Sterile Processing Test
Soiled instruments and other items are received in the _____ are of Central Sterile
A) Preparation
B)Packaging
C) Decontamination
D) Sterilization - ANSAnswer: Decontamination
______ is the first step in the sterilization process
A) Receiving
B) Inspection
C) Testing
D) Cleaning - ANSAnswer: Cleaning
Central Service Techs must wear special attire referred to as ___ to minimize their exposure
to blood borne pathogens and other contaminants
A) PPE
B) OSHA
C) TPA
D) CDC - ANSAnswer: PPE
Instrument sets and other required instrumentation needed for all surgical procedures for an
entire day are normally "pulled":
A) Two days before needed
B) the day or evening before needed
C) the morning of the planned surgery
D) early morning for morning procedures and early afternoon for afternoon procedures -
ANSAnswers: the day or evening before needed
Detailed instructions, provided by the manufacturer, on how to use and process medical
devices are called:
A) physicians preference card
B) manufacturers safe practices
C) instructions for use
D) safety Data sheet - ANSAnswer: Instructions for use
The use of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of which of
the following knowledge and skill dimensions?
A) communication abilities
B) facility system responsibilities
C) Employability skills
D) safety practices - ANSAnswer: Employability skills
Healthcare-associated infections are:
A) most likely to occur during international travel
,B) caused by a drug resistant organisms
C) Those without known cures
D) those which occur in the course of being treated in a hospital - ANSAnswer: those which
occur in the course of being treated in a hospital
The human resources tool that identifies major task performed by persons in specific
positions is called a:
A) task competency
B) job specification
C) task summary review
D) job description - ANSAnswer: Job Description
In the future, which of the following will more frequently become a requirement for working in
a Central Service department?
A) on-the-job training
B) Experience
C) Formal Education
D) Reference for the facility administrator - ANSAnswer: Formal Education
The document that identifies physicians needs for a specific medical procedure is called:
A) preference card
B) instructions for use
C) cast cart system
D) integrated delivery network - ANSAnswer: preference card
Rings and other jewelry should not be worn in the Central Service department work areas
because:
A) they harbor bacteria
B) they are expensive
C) they may be damaged
D) they may be misplaced or stolen - ANSAnswer: they harbor bacteria
During handwashing, hands should be lathered and scrubber for at least:
A) 10 seconds
B) 15 seconds
C) 20 Seconds
D) 1 minute - ANSAnswer: 20 seconds
The only way to interrupt the transmission of a causative agent is to:
A) sterilize the item
B) wear appropriate personal protective equipment
C) eliminate it
D) involve the occupational safety and health admin - ANSAnswer: eliminate it
Dress codes apply to:
A) everyone entering the CS department
B) only hospital employees
C) only persons who will be spending more than 10 minutes in the CS area
, D) only visitors such as sales reps, maintenance personnel, etc - ANSAnswer: everyone
entering the CS dept
The decontamination area of the CS department should have:
A) negative pressure
B) positive pressure
C) 20 air exchanges per hour
D) no air exchanges because it is a biohazard area - ANSAnswer: negative pressure
To facilitate the cleaning process, soil on used instruments should be allowed to dry
A) true
B) False - ANSAnswer: False
It is acceptable to transport soiled and clean items in the same cart if they are placed on
separate shelves
A) true
B) false - ANSAnswer: false
Failure to preform soiled pick up rounds as scheduled can lead to instrument and equipment
shortages
A) true
B) false - ANSAnswer: true
What is the most common PH for detergents used for most cleaning processes
A) low pH
B) high pH
C) neutral pH - ANSAnswer: neutral pH
To prevent coagulation of proteins, instruments should be pre-rinsed using:
A) cool water
B) warm water
C) a neutral detergent
D) a disinfectant rinse - ANSAnswer: cool water
Written cleaning instructions for medical devices should be provided by:
A) the mechanical washer manufacturer
B) the instrument manufacturer
C) the detergent manufacturer
D) the healthcare facility - ANSAnswer: the instrument manufacturer
To prevent the growth of biofilm, soiled instruments should be transported to CS every hour:
A) true
B) False - ANSAnswer: False
These are used to breakdown fatty deposits on instruments:
A) protease enzymes
B) lipase enzymes
C) amylase enzymes
Soiled instruments and other items are received in the _____ are of Central Sterile
A) Preparation
B)Packaging
C) Decontamination
D) Sterilization - ANSAnswer: Decontamination
______ is the first step in the sterilization process
A) Receiving
B) Inspection
C) Testing
D) Cleaning - ANSAnswer: Cleaning
Central Service Techs must wear special attire referred to as ___ to minimize their exposure
to blood borne pathogens and other contaminants
A) PPE
B) OSHA
C) TPA
D) CDC - ANSAnswer: PPE
Instrument sets and other required instrumentation needed for all surgical procedures for an
entire day are normally "pulled":
A) Two days before needed
B) the day or evening before needed
C) the morning of the planned surgery
D) early morning for morning procedures and early afternoon for afternoon procedures -
ANSAnswers: the day or evening before needed
Detailed instructions, provided by the manufacturer, on how to use and process medical
devices are called:
A) physicians preference card
B) manufacturers safe practices
C) instructions for use
D) safety Data sheet - ANSAnswer: Instructions for use
The use of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of which of
the following knowledge and skill dimensions?
A) communication abilities
B) facility system responsibilities
C) Employability skills
D) safety practices - ANSAnswer: Employability skills
Healthcare-associated infections are:
A) most likely to occur during international travel
,B) caused by a drug resistant organisms
C) Those without known cures
D) those which occur in the course of being treated in a hospital - ANSAnswer: those which
occur in the course of being treated in a hospital
The human resources tool that identifies major task performed by persons in specific
positions is called a:
A) task competency
B) job specification
C) task summary review
D) job description - ANSAnswer: Job Description
In the future, which of the following will more frequently become a requirement for working in
a Central Service department?
A) on-the-job training
B) Experience
C) Formal Education
D) Reference for the facility administrator - ANSAnswer: Formal Education
The document that identifies physicians needs for a specific medical procedure is called:
A) preference card
B) instructions for use
C) cast cart system
D) integrated delivery network - ANSAnswer: preference card
Rings and other jewelry should not be worn in the Central Service department work areas
because:
A) they harbor bacteria
B) they are expensive
C) they may be damaged
D) they may be misplaced or stolen - ANSAnswer: they harbor bacteria
During handwashing, hands should be lathered and scrubber for at least:
A) 10 seconds
B) 15 seconds
C) 20 Seconds
D) 1 minute - ANSAnswer: 20 seconds
The only way to interrupt the transmission of a causative agent is to:
A) sterilize the item
B) wear appropriate personal protective equipment
C) eliminate it
D) involve the occupational safety and health admin - ANSAnswer: eliminate it
Dress codes apply to:
A) everyone entering the CS department
B) only hospital employees
C) only persons who will be spending more than 10 minutes in the CS area
, D) only visitors such as sales reps, maintenance personnel, etc - ANSAnswer: everyone
entering the CS dept
The decontamination area of the CS department should have:
A) negative pressure
B) positive pressure
C) 20 air exchanges per hour
D) no air exchanges because it is a biohazard area - ANSAnswer: negative pressure
To facilitate the cleaning process, soil on used instruments should be allowed to dry
A) true
B) False - ANSAnswer: False
It is acceptable to transport soiled and clean items in the same cart if they are placed on
separate shelves
A) true
B) false - ANSAnswer: false
Failure to preform soiled pick up rounds as scheduled can lead to instrument and equipment
shortages
A) true
B) false - ANSAnswer: true
What is the most common PH for detergents used for most cleaning processes
A) low pH
B) high pH
C) neutral pH - ANSAnswer: neutral pH
To prevent coagulation of proteins, instruments should be pre-rinsed using:
A) cool water
B) warm water
C) a neutral detergent
D) a disinfectant rinse - ANSAnswer: cool water
Written cleaning instructions for medical devices should be provided by:
A) the mechanical washer manufacturer
B) the instrument manufacturer
C) the detergent manufacturer
D) the healthcare facility - ANSAnswer: the instrument manufacturer
To prevent the growth of biofilm, soiled instruments should be transported to CS every hour:
A) true
B) False - ANSAnswer: False
These are used to breakdown fatty deposits on instruments:
A) protease enzymes
B) lipase enzymes
C) amylase enzymes
