CHL IAHCSMM Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
testing that assesses the performance of a steam sterilizer in the
environment in which it will be used before the equipment is
approved for routine use in the healthcare facility -
correct answer ✅qualification
while some sterilization failures result from mechanical failures
over which the technician has no control, many process failures can
be avoided by -
correct answer ✅developing good work practices
during placement and packaging of items for sterilization, care is
required to insure that items that could ____ are placed correctly
on the sterilizer carriage -
correct answer ✅trap air
a steam sterilizer can successfully sterilize anything placed in it -
correct answer ✅false
these are installed on the steam distribution lines to help remove
condensate -
correct answer ✅steam straps
, CHL IAHCSMM Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
paper/plastic peel pouches must be placed ___ for sterilization -
correct answer ✅on edge
manufacturers have begun to test instruments to determine if
current sterilization processes are effective using a process called -
correct answer ✅validation testing
sterilization cycles that fall outside of the traditional cycles used in
the central service department because exposure times exceed
standard steam sterilization times -
correct answer ✅extended cycles
sterilization records should be retained according to the policies
and procedures established by the -
correct answer ✅individual health care facility
the steam sterilizer's chamber drain screen should be inspected and
cleaned -
correct answer ✅at least daily
Answers (Grade A+)
testing that assesses the performance of a steam sterilizer in the
environment in which it will be used before the equipment is
approved for routine use in the healthcare facility -
correct answer ✅qualification
while some sterilization failures result from mechanical failures
over which the technician has no control, many process failures can
be avoided by -
correct answer ✅developing good work practices
during placement and packaging of items for sterilization, care is
required to insure that items that could ____ are placed correctly
on the sterilizer carriage -
correct answer ✅trap air
a steam sterilizer can successfully sterilize anything placed in it -
correct answer ✅false
these are installed on the steam distribution lines to help remove
condensate -
correct answer ✅steam straps
, CHL IAHCSMM Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
paper/plastic peel pouches must be placed ___ for sterilization -
correct answer ✅on edge
manufacturers have begun to test instruments to determine if
current sterilization processes are effective using a process called -
correct answer ✅validation testing
sterilization cycles that fall outside of the traditional cycles used in
the central service department because exposure times exceed
standard steam sterilization times -
correct answer ✅extended cycles
sterilization records should be retained according to the policies
and procedures established by the -
correct answer ✅individual health care facility
the steam sterilizer's chamber drain screen should be inspected and
cleaned -
correct answer ✅at least daily
