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DMEC-CLMS Final Exam Questions And Correct Answers
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Disadvantages to a case cart distribution system - CORRECT ANSWER=Alag time
between usage and replenishment
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During instruments manufacture the process of passivation helps build a
protective chromium oxide layer on each instruments surface - CORRECT
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ANSWER=True
Each year, approximately patients develop a healthcare associated infection -
CORRECT ANSWER=2million
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Typically 1 min of drying time programmed into flash cycles removes steam from
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chamber but doesn't dry device completely - CORRECT ANSWER=Drying phase of
steam sterilization
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What would be the recommended exposure time for a dry heat sterilization
load that was run at an exposure temperature of 320 degrees ·F - CORRECT
ANSWER=2hours
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The term "super heated steam" means - CORRECT ANSWER=Dry steam
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Some plastics including formulations of spun bonded polyolefin are intended
for use solely in these sterilization processes: - CORRECT ANSWER=low
temperature
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The part of the digestive system where the greatest absorption of nutrients into
body cells takes place - CORRECT ANSWER=small intestines
Water that is turbid is : - CORRECT ANSWER=cloudy
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Softened water - CORRECT ANSWER=decreases the likelihood of mineral scale
deposits
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A liquid oxidizing agent that is an effective biocide at low temperatures. It is aused in
a sterilizaiton system that processes immersible instruments for immediate use -
CORRECT ANSWER=Paracetic Acid (PA)
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Award given by the American nurses credentialing center to hospitals that satisfy
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factors that measure the strength and quality of nursing care viewed as one of the
highest achievement a hospital can obtain - CORRECT ANSWER=Magnet status
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Modern powered surgical instruments are immersive.
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER=False
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The term "excise" means - CORRECT ANSWER=To cut out
Which of the following tracking methods provides real time information? -
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CORRECT ANSWER=RFID
The spore used in the testing of steam sterilization is - CORRECT
ANSWER=Geobacillus stearothermophilus
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In a sterilization load containing 2 small basins, the chemicals indicators will be
positioned. - CORRECT ANSWER=Onthe top of the basins
Jewelry should not be worn in the Central Service department work areas because
-CORRECT ANSWER=they harbor bacteria
One goal of point-of-use preparation is to prevent instruments from being damaged
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- CORRECT ANSWER=True
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During hand washing, hands should be lathered and scrubbed for at least -
CORRECT ANSWER=20seconds
am
Hydrogen Peroxide sterile packaging - CORRECT ANSWER=must be cellulose free
Ex
Ozone sterile packaging - CORRECT ANSWER=should be cellulose free
Steam and EtO sterilization process uses what kind of peel pouches - CORRECT
ng
ANSWER=paper and plastic
This unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to therapeutically
si
raise or lower the body temperature - CORRECT ANSWER=hypothermia unit
ur
Which of the following is the most popular title for the central service department
head - CORRECT ANSWER=director
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Implantable devices - CORRECT ANSWER=should not be flash sterilized
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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=250and 270-275
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Test which use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of the
sterilization process and provide a direct measure of lethality are called -
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CORRECT ANSWER=
In order to elevate the temperature in a steam sterilizer, you must - CORRECT
am
ANSWER=Increase the steam pressure
The system used to categorize patient care items based on the degree of risk
Ex
of infection. - CORRECT ANSWER=Spaulding Classification System
ng
A pick list contains information that - CORRECT ANSWER=Identifies the
supplies and instruments needed for a specific doctor and procedure
si
The basic unit of a living organism - CORRECTANSWER=l1
ur
What is the name of the surgical procedure where an opening is made into
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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
DMEC-CLMS Final Exam Questions And Correct Answers
Already Graded A+
Disadvantages to a case cart distribution system - CORRECT ANSWER=Alag time
between usage and replenishment
26
During instruments manufacture the process of passivation helps build a
protective chromium oxide layer on each instruments surface - CORRECT
20
ANSWER=True
Each year, approximately patients develop a healthcare associated infection -
CORRECT ANSWER=2million
am
Typically 1 min of drying time programmed into flash cycles removes steam from
Ex
chamber but doesn't dry device completely - CORRECT ANSWER=Drying phase of
steam sterilization
ng
What would be the recommended exposure time for a dry heat sterilization
load that was run at an exposure temperature of 320 degrees ·F - CORRECT
ANSWER=2hours
si
ur
The term "super heated steam" means - CORRECT ANSWER=Dry steam
N
Some plastics including formulations of spun bonded polyolefin are intended
for use solely in these sterilization processes: - CORRECT ANSWER=low
temperature
, 2 |Page
The part of the digestive system where the greatest absorption of nutrients into
body cells takes place - CORRECT ANSWER=small intestines
Water that is turbid is : - CORRECT ANSWER=cloudy
26
Softened water - CORRECT ANSWER=decreases the likelihood of mineral scale
deposits
20
A liquid oxidizing agent that is an effective biocide at low temperatures. It is aused in
a sterilizaiton system that processes immersible instruments for immediate use -
CORRECT ANSWER=Paracetic Acid (PA)
am
Award given by the American nurses credentialing center to hospitals that satisfy
Ex
factors that measure the strength and quality of nursing care viewed as one of the
highest achievement a hospital can obtain - CORRECT ANSWER=Magnet status
ng
Modern powered surgical instruments are immersive.
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER=False
si
ur
The term "excise" means - CORRECT ANSWER=To cut out
Which of the following tracking methods provides real time information? -
N
CORRECT ANSWER=RFID
The spore used in the testing of steam sterilization is - CORRECT
ANSWER=Geobacillus stearothermophilus
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In a sterilization load containing 2 small basins, the chemicals indicators will be
positioned. - CORRECT ANSWER=Onthe top of the basins
Jewelry should not be worn in the Central Service department work areas because
-CORRECT ANSWER=they harbor bacteria
One goal of point-of-use preparation is to prevent instruments from being damaged
26
- CORRECT ANSWER=True
20
During hand washing, hands should be lathered and scrubbed for at least -
CORRECT ANSWER=20seconds
am
Hydrogen Peroxide sterile packaging - CORRECT ANSWER=must be cellulose free
Ex
Ozone sterile packaging - CORRECT ANSWER=should be cellulose free
Steam and EtO sterilization process uses what kind of peel pouches - CORRECT
ng
ANSWER=paper and plastic
This unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to therapeutically
si
raise or lower the body temperature - CORRECT ANSWER=hypothermia unit
ur
Which of the following is the most popular title for the central service department
head - CORRECT ANSWER=director
N
Implantable devices - CORRECT ANSWER=should not be flash sterilized
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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=250and 270-275
26
Test which use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of the
sterilization process and provide a direct measure of lethality are called -
20
CORRECT ANSWER=
In order to elevate the temperature in a steam sterilizer, you must - CORRECT
am
ANSWER=Increase the steam pressure
The system used to categorize patient care items based on the degree of risk
Ex
of infection. - CORRECT ANSWER=Spaulding Classification System
ng
A pick list contains information that - CORRECT ANSWER=Identifies the
supplies and instruments needed for a specific doctor and procedure
si
The basic unit of a living organism - CORRECTANSWER=l1
ur
What is the name of the surgical procedure where an opening is made into
N
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
