Sterile Processing Final Exam Practice Test Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13

Sterile Processing Final Exam Practice Test Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 An osteotome is (A) used to cut or shave bone. (B) a retractor. (C) a hemostatic forceps. (D) none of the above. ----------- Correct 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. (D) trays should be terminally sterilized before returning them to the vendor. ----------- Correct 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. ----------- Correct Answer -------------- C Positive air flow means when the door is opened, air flows out instead of into the area. (A) True (B) False ----------- Correct Answer -------------- A Molds, mushrooms and yeast are common (A) gram-negative organisms. (B) fungi. (C) gram-positive organisms. (D) prions. ----------- Correct 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. ----------- Correct 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 ----------- Correct Answer -------------- D Soiled instruments and other items are received in the (blank) area of the Central Service department. (A) preparation (B) packaging (C) decontamination (D) sterilization ----------- Correct 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 ----------- Correct 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 ----------- Correct Answer -------------- A Laser finished instruments are coated with durable protective finish that cannot be chipped or scratched. (A) True (B) False ----------- Correct Answer --------------