CHAPTERS 1-11 Question and answers
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Since sterile processing techs do not handle money, ethics considerations do
not apply to them
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct answers B.FALSE (pages 11)
SP techs practice resource management when they control cost and reduce
waste
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct answers A.TRUE (pages 11)
SP techs must be able to identify aprox~ 100 surgical instruments in order to
be proficient in their job
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct answers B.FALSE ( pages 6)
SP techs must be able to adapt to change
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct answers A.TRUE (pages 10)
Because all sterile processing departments are structured alike, healthcare
facilities use one standard job description for all SP techs
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct answers B.FALSE (pages 12 )
, PPE is required in the decontamination and sterile storage areas
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct answers B.FALSE (pages 6-7)
Good communication skills are an important part of SP techs basic job
requirements
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct answers A.TRUE (page 10)
SP workflow can be divided into the handling of three categories of items:
soiled items, clean items and sterile items.
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct answers A.TRUE (page 3)
The use of good verbal communication skills is the most important and most
used skill for SP techs to provide or obtain info
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct answers B.FALSE (page 10)
Since modern SPDs are virtually risk free, SP technicians need not be
concerned with safety practices
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct answers B.FALSE (page 11)
Soiled instruments and other items are received in the _____ area of the
Central service department - correct answers Decontamination (pages 4)