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STERILE PROCESSING FINAL
EXAM PRACTICE TEST
CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10,
11, 12, 13 WITH WELL SORTED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
/GRADED A+/BEST FOR THAT
GOOD GRADE
An osteotome is
(A) used to cut or shave bone.
(B) a retractor.
(C) a hemostatic forceps.
(D) none of the above. - ANSWER-A
When returning loaner items to the vendor
(A) all items should be completely assembled, tested and
sterile.
(B) trays should be returned immediately after point-of-use
cleaning.(C) all items should be cleaned and decontaminated.
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(D) trays should be terminally sterilized before returning them to
the vendor. - ANSWER-C
The first goal of creating an instrument pack is
(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. - ANSWER-
C
Positive air flow means when the door is opened, air flows out
instead of into the area.
(A) True
(B) False - ANSWER-A
Molds, mushrooms and yeast are common
(A) gram-negative organisms.
(B) fungi.
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(C) gram-positive organisms.
(D) prions. - ANSWER-B
The surgery of the ear that reconstructs the eardrum so sound
waves can be sent to the middle ear
(A) tympanoplasty.
(B) stapedectomy.
(C) auditory implantation.
(D) myringotomy. - ANSWER-A
Dark areas on the lens of an endoscope are?
(A) Debris
(B) Light-emitting diode optics
(C) Light-emitting diode bulbs
(D) Damaged light fibers - ANSWER-D
Soiled instruments and other items are received in the (blank)
area of the Central Service department.
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(A) preparation
(B) packaging
(C) decontamination
(D) sterilization - ANSWER-C
Which of the following statements about the use of mechanical
washers is NOT true?
(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 - ANSWER-
D
Agency which may intervene in a matter of worker 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 -
ANSWER-A
STERILE PROCESSING FINAL
EXAM PRACTICE TEST
CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10,
11, 12, 13 WITH WELL SORTED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
/GRADED A+/BEST FOR THAT
GOOD GRADE
An osteotome is
(A) used to cut or shave bone.
(B) a retractor.
(C) a hemostatic forceps.
(D) none of the above. - ANSWER-A
When returning loaner items to the vendor
(A) all items should be completely assembled, tested and
sterile.
(B) trays should be returned immediately after point-of-use
cleaning.(C) all items should be cleaned and decontaminated.
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(D) trays should be terminally sterilized before returning them to
the vendor. - ANSWER-C
The first goal of creating an instrument pack is
(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. - ANSWER-
C
Positive air flow means when the door is opened, air flows out
instead of into the area.
(A) True
(B) False - ANSWER-A
Molds, mushrooms and yeast are common
(A) gram-negative organisms.
(B) fungi.
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(C) gram-positive organisms.
(D) prions. - ANSWER-B
The surgery of the ear that reconstructs the eardrum so sound
waves can be sent to the middle ear
(A) tympanoplasty.
(B) stapedectomy.
(C) auditory implantation.
(D) myringotomy. - ANSWER-A
Dark areas on the lens of an endoscope are?
(A) Debris
(B) Light-emitting diode optics
(C) Light-emitting diode bulbs
(D) Damaged light fibers - ANSWER-D
Soiled instruments and other items are received in the (blank)
area of the Central Service department.
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(A) preparation
(B) packaging
(C) decontamination
(D) sterilization - ANSWER-C
Which of the following statements about the use of mechanical
washers is NOT true?
(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 - ANSWER-
D
Agency which may intervene in a matter of worker 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 -
ANSWER-A
