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DMEC-CLMS Final Exam Preparation Material 2026/2027
Complete Questions And Correct Answers |Already Graded
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This unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to therapeutically
raise or lower the body temperature - CORRECT ANSWER=hypothermia unit
Which of the following is the most popular title for the central service department
head - CORRECT ANSWER=director
Implantable devices - CORRECT ANSWER=should not be flash sterilized
Heat sensitive items - CORRECT ANSWER=The nurse is aware that the use of
ethylene oxide gas is reserved for the sterilization of:
Two most common temperatures used in steam sterilization are - CORRECT
ANSWER=250 and 270-275
Test which use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of the sterilization
process and provide a direct measure of lethality are called - CORRECT
ANSWER=
In order to elevate the temperature in a steam sterilizer, you must - CORRECT
ANSWER=Increase the steam pressure
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The system used to categorize patient care items based on the degree of risk of
infection. - CORRECT ANSWER=Spaulding Classification System
A pick list contains information that - CORRECT ANSWER=Identifies the
supplies and instruments needed for a specific doctor and procedure
The basic unit of a living organism - CORRECT ANSWER=cell
What is the name of the surgical procedure where an opening is made into the
skull? - CORRECT ANSWER=Craniotomy
The decontamination area of the central service department is where instruments
are carefully checked for cleanliness and function. - CORRECT ANSWER=False
The term "periosteal elevator" means - CORRECT ANSWER=an instrument used
to remove tissue around the bone
Viruses - CORRECT ANSWER=Have no means of movement on their own.
The sterile storage area in a central service department should be restricted to -
CORRECT ANSWER=properly attired personnel meeting facility requirements.
The abbreviation BKA refers to a surgical procedure involving - CORRECT
ANSWER=surgical removal of the leg below the knee.
The body's control center is the - CORRECT ANSWER=central nervous system.
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Prefix word element - CORRECT ANSWER=comes before the root.
The muscular system - CORRECT ANSWER=1)Assists with movement, 2)
Produces heat for the body, 3) pumps blood throughout the body.
Microbes - CORRECT ANSWER=1) Can be useful in food products, 2) are useful
to break down sewage, 3) can produce toxins.
Prefix, suffix and roots are called word elements and are contained in all medical
terms. - CORRECT ANSWER=True
The pupil of the eye is the - CORRECT ANSWER=circular opening that controls
the amount of light entering the eye
Skin is a type of connective tissue. - CORRECT ANSWER=False
An advantage of centralizing central service management is - CORRECT
ANSWER=allows for maximization of people and services.
Prions are - CORRECT ANSWER=abnormal forms of protein
A herniorrhaphy is a surgical procedure which - CORRECT ANSWER=repairs a
muscle layer that is allowing all or part of an organ to project through an opening.
The abbreviation CR relates to a surgical procedure for - CORRECT
ANSWER=Treating a fractured bone without a surgical incision.
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Bacteria which cause disease are called - CORRECT ANSWER=pathogens
The US Food and Drug administration is responsible for - CORRECT
ANSWER=ensuring food, drugs and cosmetics are safe for use.
The basics of aseptic technique is - CORRECT ANSWER=Activities that prevent
infection
The decontamination area of the central service department should have -
CORRECT ANSWER=Negative air flow.
Decontamination of instruments and equipment starts - CORRECT ANSWER=at
the point of use.
The proper handling of instrumentation is the responsibility of - CORRECT
ANSWER=everyone who comes in contact with the instrumentation.
Center for Disease Control guidelines are considered regulatory guidelines -
CORRECT ANSWER=False
One of the goals of point-of-use preparation and transport is to - CORRECT
ANSWER=prevent cross contamination.
Automatic washers clean using a spray force action called impingement -
CORRECT ANSWER=True
DMEC-CLMS Final Exam Preparation Material 2026/2027
Complete Questions And Correct Answers |Already Graded
A+
This unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to therapeutically
raise or lower the body temperature - CORRECT ANSWER=hypothermia unit
Which of the following is the most popular title for the central service department
head - CORRECT ANSWER=director
Implantable devices - CORRECT ANSWER=should not be flash sterilized
Heat sensitive items - CORRECT ANSWER=The nurse is aware that the use of
ethylene oxide gas is reserved for the sterilization of:
Two most common temperatures used in steam sterilization are - CORRECT
ANSWER=250 and 270-275
Test which use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of the sterilization
process and provide a direct measure of lethality are called - CORRECT
ANSWER=
In order to elevate the temperature in a steam sterilizer, you must - CORRECT
ANSWER=Increase the steam pressure
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The system used to categorize patient care items based on the degree of risk of
infection. - CORRECT ANSWER=Spaulding Classification System
A pick list contains information that - CORRECT ANSWER=Identifies the
supplies and instruments needed for a specific doctor and procedure
The basic unit of a living organism - CORRECT ANSWER=cell
What is the name of the surgical procedure where an opening is made into the
skull? - CORRECT ANSWER=Craniotomy
The decontamination area of the central service department is where instruments
are carefully checked for cleanliness and function. - CORRECT ANSWER=False
The term "periosteal elevator" means - CORRECT ANSWER=an instrument used
to remove tissue around the bone
Viruses - CORRECT ANSWER=Have no means of movement on their own.
The sterile storage area in a central service department should be restricted to -
CORRECT ANSWER=properly attired personnel meeting facility requirements.
The abbreviation BKA refers to a surgical procedure involving - CORRECT
ANSWER=surgical removal of the leg below the knee.
The body's control center is the - CORRECT ANSWER=central nervous system.
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Prefix word element - CORRECT ANSWER=comes before the root.
The muscular system - CORRECT ANSWER=1)Assists with movement, 2)
Produces heat for the body, 3) pumps blood throughout the body.
Microbes - CORRECT ANSWER=1) Can be useful in food products, 2) are useful
to break down sewage, 3) can produce toxins.
Prefix, suffix and roots are called word elements and are contained in all medical
terms. - CORRECT ANSWER=True
The pupil of the eye is the - CORRECT ANSWER=circular opening that controls
the amount of light entering the eye
Skin is a type of connective tissue. - CORRECT ANSWER=False
An advantage of centralizing central service management is - CORRECT
ANSWER=allows for maximization of people and services.
Prions are - CORRECT ANSWER=abnormal forms of protein
A herniorrhaphy is a surgical procedure which - CORRECT ANSWER=repairs a
muscle layer that is allowing all or part of an organ to project through an opening.
The abbreviation CR relates to a surgical procedure for - CORRECT
ANSWER=Treating a fractured bone without a surgical incision.
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Bacteria which cause disease are called - CORRECT ANSWER=pathogens
The US Food and Drug administration is responsible for - CORRECT
ANSWER=ensuring food, drugs and cosmetics are safe for use.
The basics of aseptic technique is - CORRECT ANSWER=Activities that prevent
infection
The decontamination area of the central service department should have -
CORRECT ANSWER=Negative air flow.
Decontamination of instruments and equipment starts - CORRECT ANSWER=at
the point of use.
The proper handling of instrumentation is the responsibility of - CORRECT
ANSWER=everyone who comes in contact with the instrumentation.
Center for Disease Control guidelines are considered regulatory guidelines -
CORRECT ANSWER=False
One of the goals of point-of-use preparation and transport is to - CORRECT
ANSWER=prevent cross contamination.
Automatic washers clean using a spray force action called impingement -
CORRECT ANSWER=True
