STERILE TECH EXAM REVIEW -
CHAPTER #1 ROLES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Noncritical devices - Answer-instruments or objects that usually contact only the
intact skin of the patient - items include surgical face masks, blood pressure cuffs
AAMI and it's functions - Answer-Association for the Advancement of Medical
Instrumentation (AAMI)
-primary US organization that develops consensus standards for decontamination.
Disinfection, and sterilization practices
Faculty and departmental policies and procedures - Answer-1. Faculty polices: apply
to all departments
2. No food/drink in any work areas of SPD EXCEPT break room
Fire safety classifications - Answer-1. Class A - ordinary combustibles such as cloth,
wood, paper, rubber
2. Class B - flammable and combustible liquids such as gas, alcohol, oil
3. Class C - involve energized electrical equipment
4. Class D - involve combustible metals like magnesium, titanium
5. Class K - involve vegetable or animal oils, fats in cooking
Safety - PASS acronym - Answer-Can be used to enhance skill and confidence with
fire extinguishers
1. P - pull the pin
2. A - aim the nozzle
3. S - squeeze the handle
4. S - sweep the stream over the base of the fire
All supplies must be stored at least _________ inches from sprinkler heads (THIS IS
A TEST QUESTION) - Answer-18 inches
Safety - RACE - Answer--Can be used to remember what to do in case of a fire
1. R - Remove/rescue; get everyone out
2. A - Alarm: pull the alarm box and then telephone
3. C - Contain: close all doors and all fire doors
4. E - Extinguish: with fire extinguisher
Role of Sterile Processing Dept? - Answer-processes, issues, and controls
professional supplies and equipment for all departments and units
Function of SPD? - Answer-decontamination, preparation and packaging,
sterilization, and supply distribution
CHAPTER #1 ROLES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Noncritical devices - Answer-instruments or objects that usually contact only the
intact skin of the patient - items include surgical face masks, blood pressure cuffs
AAMI and it's functions - Answer-Association for the Advancement of Medical
Instrumentation (AAMI)
-primary US organization that develops consensus standards for decontamination.
Disinfection, and sterilization practices
Faculty and departmental policies and procedures - Answer-1. Faculty polices: apply
to all departments
2. No food/drink in any work areas of SPD EXCEPT break room
Fire safety classifications - Answer-1. Class A - ordinary combustibles such as cloth,
wood, paper, rubber
2. Class B - flammable and combustible liquids such as gas, alcohol, oil
3. Class C - involve energized electrical equipment
4. Class D - involve combustible metals like magnesium, titanium
5. Class K - involve vegetable or animal oils, fats in cooking
Safety - PASS acronym - Answer-Can be used to enhance skill and confidence with
fire extinguishers
1. P - pull the pin
2. A - aim the nozzle
3. S - squeeze the handle
4. S - sweep the stream over the base of the fire
All supplies must be stored at least _________ inches from sprinkler heads (THIS IS
A TEST QUESTION) - Answer-18 inches
Safety - RACE - Answer--Can be used to remember what to do in case of a fire
1. R - Remove/rescue; get everyone out
2. A - Alarm: pull the alarm box and then telephone
3. C - Contain: close all doors and all fire doors
4. E - Extinguish: with fire extinguisher
Role of Sterile Processing Dept? - Answer-processes, issues, and controls
professional supplies and equipment for all departments and units
Function of SPD? - Answer-decontamination, preparation and packaging,
sterilization, and supply distribution
