Sterile Processing, Chapter 1
Introduction to Central Service.
Soiled instruments and other item are received in the _____ area of Central Service
Department? - ANSDecontamination
_____ is the first step in sterilization process? - ANSCleaning
Central Service Technicians must wear special attire referred to as ____ to minimize their
exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contaminants. - ANSPPE
Instrument sets and others required instrumentation needed for all surgical procedure for an
entire day are usually pulled(collected). - ANSThe day or evening before they will be used.
What type of air pressure is required for decontamination areas? - ANSNegative.
The used of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of which
of the following knowledge and skills dimensions? - ANSEmployability Skills.
Nosocomial infections are? - ANSThose which occur in the course of being treated in a
hospital.
Human resources tool identifies major task performed by person in specific position is called
a? - ANSJob Description.
In the future, which of the following will more frequently become a requirement for working in
a Central Service Department? - ANSFormal Education.
Which of the following is the most popular title for the Central Service Department head? -
ANSDirector.
The largest customer of Central Service is: - ANSThe operating room.
Which of the following is not a growing trend in central service? - ANSDecentralization of
Central Service responsibilities.
In the central service, the concept of " one-way flow of material" refers to the movement of
products: - ANSFrom soiled to clean processing areas within central service.
Surgical instruments should be inspected: - ANSAfter they are cleaned.
The sterile storage area in a Central Service Department should be restricted to: -
ANSProperly attired personnel meeting facility requirements.
Introduction to Central Service.
Soiled instruments and other item are received in the _____ area of Central Service
Department? - ANSDecontamination
_____ is the first step in sterilization process? - ANSCleaning
Central Service Technicians must wear special attire referred to as ____ to minimize their
exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contaminants. - ANSPPE
Instrument sets and others required instrumentation needed for all surgical procedure for an
entire day are usually pulled(collected). - ANSThe day or evening before they will be used.
What type of air pressure is required for decontamination areas? - ANSNegative.
The used of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of which
of the following knowledge and skills dimensions? - ANSEmployability Skills.
Nosocomial infections are? - ANSThose which occur in the course of being treated in a
hospital.
Human resources tool identifies major task performed by person in specific position is called
a? - ANSJob Description.
In the future, which of the following will more frequently become a requirement for working in
a Central Service Department? - ANSFormal Education.
Which of the following is the most popular title for the Central Service Department head? -
ANSDirector.
The largest customer of Central Service is: - ANSThe operating room.
Which of the following is not a growing trend in central service? - ANSDecentralization of
Central Service responsibilities.
In the central service, the concept of " one-way flow of material" refers to the movement of
products: - ANSFrom soiled to clean processing areas within central service.
Surgical instruments should be inspected: - ANSAfter they are cleaned.
The sterile storage area in a Central Service Department should be restricted to: -
ANSProperly attired personnel meeting facility requirements.
