Sterile Processing Final Exam Practice Test – Chapters
1–13
1.
2. An osteotome is A
(A)used to cut or shave bone.
(B)a retractor.
(C)a hemostatic forceps.
(D)none of the above.
3. When returning loaner items to the vendor C
(A)all items should be completely assembled,
tested and sterile.
(B)trays should be returned immediately after
, Sterile Processing Final Exam Practice Test – Chapters
1–13
point-of-use cleaning.(C) all items should be
cleaned and decontaminated.
(D) trays should be terminally sterilized before
return- ing them to the vendor.
4. The first goal of creating an instrument pack is C
(A)obtain the proper packaging container
for the pack.
(B)decide on the order of instrument placement.
(C)create a pack that meets user needs.
(D)create a pack that makes the physician happy.
5. Positive air flow means when the door is opened, air A
flows out instead of into the area.
(A)True
(B)False
6. B
, Sterile Processing Final Exam Practice Test – Chapters
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Molds, mushrooms and yeast are common
(A)gram-negative organisms.
(B)fungi.
(C) gram-positive organisms.
(D)prions.
7. The surgery of the ear that reconstructs the eardrum A
so sound waves can be sent to the middle ear
(A)tympanoplasty.
(B)stapedectomy.
(C)auditory implantation.
(D)myringotomy.
8. Dark areas on the lens of an endoscope are? D
(A)Debris
(B)Light-emitting diode optics
(C)Light-emitting diode bulbs
(D)Damaged light fibers
9. Soiled instruments and other items are received in the C
(blank) area of the Central Service department.
(A)preparation
(B)packaging
(C)decontamination
(D)sterilization
10. Which of the following statements about the use of D
mechanical washers is NOT true?
, Sterile Processing Final Exam Practice Test – Chapters
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(A)Multi-level trays should be separated
(B)Trays with lids should be opened
(C)Instruments should be disassembled and opened
(D)All items should be washed on the same cycle
11. Agency which may intervene in a matter of
worker
A protection even if there are no specific
regulations covering the situation.
(A)Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(B)Environmental Protection Agency
(C)U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(D)Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
12. Laser finished instruments are coated with durable B
protective finish that cannot be chipped or scratched.
(A)True
(B)False
13. Healthcare-associated infections are D
(A)most likely to occur during a surgical procedure.
(B)caused by drug resistant organisms.
(C)those without known cures.
(D) those which occur in the course of being
treated in a healthcare facility.
14. Viruses are larger than bacteria. B
(A)True
1–13
1.
2. An osteotome is A
(A)used to cut or shave bone.
(B)a retractor.
(C)a hemostatic forceps.
(D)none of the above.
3. When returning loaner items to the vendor C
(A)all items should be completely assembled,
tested and sterile.
(B)trays should be returned immediately after
, Sterile Processing Final Exam Practice Test – Chapters
1–13
point-of-use cleaning.(C) all items should be
cleaned and decontaminated.
(D) trays should be terminally sterilized before
return- ing them to the vendor.
4. The first goal of creating an instrument pack is C
(A)obtain the proper packaging container
for the pack.
(B)decide on the order of instrument placement.
(C)create a pack that meets user needs.
(D)create a pack that makes the physician happy.
5. Positive air flow means when the door is opened, air A
flows out instead of into the area.
(A)True
(B)False
6. B
, Sterile Processing Final Exam Practice Test – Chapters
1–13
Molds, mushrooms and yeast are common
(A)gram-negative organisms.
(B)fungi.
(C) gram-positive organisms.
(D)prions.
7. The surgery of the ear that reconstructs the eardrum A
so sound waves can be sent to the middle ear
(A)tympanoplasty.
(B)stapedectomy.
(C)auditory implantation.
(D)myringotomy.
8. Dark areas on the lens of an endoscope are? D
(A)Debris
(B)Light-emitting diode optics
(C)Light-emitting diode bulbs
(D)Damaged light fibers
9. Soiled instruments and other items are received in the C
(blank) area of the Central Service department.
(A)preparation
(B)packaging
(C)decontamination
(D)sterilization
10. Which of the following statements about the use of D
mechanical washers is NOT true?
, Sterile Processing Final Exam Practice Test – Chapters
1–13
(A)Multi-level trays should be separated
(B)Trays with lids should be opened
(C)Instruments should be disassembled and opened
(D)All items should be washed on the same cycle
11. Agency which may intervene in a matter of
worker
A protection even if there are no specific
regulations covering the situation.
(A)Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(B)Environmental Protection Agency
(C)U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(D)Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
12. Laser finished instruments are coated with durable B
protective finish that cannot be chipped or scratched.
(A)True
(B)False
13. Healthcare-associated infections are D
(A)most likely to occur during a surgical procedure.
(B)caused by drug resistant organisms.
(C)those without known cures.
(D) those which occur in the course of being
treated in a healthcare facility.
14. Viruses are larger than bacteria. B
(A)True
