Sterile Processing - Final Exam, Sterile
Processing - Final Exam, Sterile Processing
Final Exam, Sterile Processing - Final Exam
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Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? - ✔✔Extra
condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD - ✔✔To provide
dependable service to enhance patient care
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? -
✔✔OSHA
Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following sterilization
processes ? - ✔✔Low temperature gas plasma
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT used frequently
are classified as - ✔✔A
Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts - ✔✔Structure
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,Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? - ✔✔Cytoplasm
Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion processing?
- ✔✔Craniotomy set
Which of the following organs produces bile? - ✔✔Liver
Microorganisms are measured in - ✔✔Microns
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizer's
ability to sterilize under actual conditions? - ✔✔Maximum load testing
What is the ideal human body temperature? - ✔✔98.6° F
Which of the following is TRUE of capsules - ✔✔It is resistant to heat and chemicals
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? - ✔✔Respiratory
Ethics is the practice of - ✔✔Doing the right thing.
A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is called a -
✔✔Spore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following - ✔✔Prions
Nails,tissues, and money are examples of - ✔✔Fomites
Cholera is transmitted by - ✔✔Contaminated food and water
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,In the FINAL step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips -
✔✔UP
Water less hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration of alcohol make the
MOST effective - ✔✔60% to 95%
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems EXCEPT -
✔✔Distribution of hormones
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be - ✔✔Leakproof
Round or spherical bacterial are called - ✔✔Cocci
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further
processing is called - ✔✔Cleaning
Which of the following should be cleaned daily - ✔✔Floors and work surfaces
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of personal protective
equipment (PPE) in the decontamination area - ✔✔Failure to wear PPE can result in
disciplinary action
Before the medical device is cleaned and processed - ✔✔The manufacturer's
instructions must be obtained
The MINIMUM time needed for effective hand washing is - ✔✔15 seconds
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, Which of the following IS NOT s consideration when selecting a detergent? - ✔✔Cost of
detergent
The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as its - ✔✔pH
Clostridium botulinum is harbored in (the) - ✔✔Soil
A solution with a pH of 3 is considered - ✔✔Acidic
A solution with a pH of 13 is considered - ✔✔Alkaline
Which of the following are major non living reservois of infectious diseases - ✔✔Soil
and water
Alkaline detergents are BEST for mechanical washers because of - ✔✔Extended dry
cycles
Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel instruments -
✔✔Organic acid detergent
One method of preventing biofilm formation on instruments is to - ✔✔Rinse the
instruments with distilled water and dry them out
An ultrasonic lumen cleaner is used to clean - ✔✔Laparoscopic instruments
To reduce the potential for instrument corrosion, the multi step process is in a
mechanical washer consists of - ✔✔Alkaline,wash,acid rinse,regular rinse
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Processing - Final Exam, Sterile Processing
Final Exam, Sterile Processing - Final Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? - ✔✔Extra
condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD - ✔✔To provide
dependable service to enhance patient care
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? -
✔✔OSHA
Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following sterilization
processes ? - ✔✔Low temperature gas plasma
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT used frequently
are classified as - ✔✔A
Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts - ✔✔Structure
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,Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? - ✔✔Cytoplasm
Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion processing?
- ✔✔Craniotomy set
Which of the following organs produces bile? - ✔✔Liver
Microorganisms are measured in - ✔✔Microns
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizer's
ability to sterilize under actual conditions? - ✔✔Maximum load testing
What is the ideal human body temperature? - ✔✔98.6° F
Which of the following is TRUE of capsules - ✔✔It is resistant to heat and chemicals
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? - ✔✔Respiratory
Ethics is the practice of - ✔✔Doing the right thing.
A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is called a -
✔✔Spore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following - ✔✔Prions
Nails,tissues, and money are examples of - ✔✔Fomites
Cholera is transmitted by - ✔✔Contaminated food and water
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,In the FINAL step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips -
✔✔UP
Water less hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration of alcohol make the
MOST effective - ✔✔60% to 95%
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems EXCEPT -
✔✔Distribution of hormones
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be - ✔✔Leakproof
Round or spherical bacterial are called - ✔✔Cocci
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further
processing is called - ✔✔Cleaning
Which of the following should be cleaned daily - ✔✔Floors and work surfaces
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of personal protective
equipment (PPE) in the decontamination area - ✔✔Failure to wear PPE can result in
disciplinary action
Before the medical device is cleaned and processed - ✔✔The manufacturer's
instructions must be obtained
The MINIMUM time needed for effective hand washing is - ✔✔15 seconds
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, Which of the following IS NOT s consideration when selecting a detergent? - ✔✔Cost of
detergent
The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as its - ✔✔pH
Clostridium botulinum is harbored in (the) - ✔✔Soil
A solution with a pH of 3 is considered - ✔✔Acidic
A solution with a pH of 13 is considered - ✔✔Alkaline
Which of the following are major non living reservois of infectious diseases - ✔✔Soil
and water
Alkaline detergents are BEST for mechanical washers because of - ✔✔Extended dry
cycles
Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel instruments -
✔✔Organic acid detergent
One method of preventing biofilm formation on instruments is to - ✔✔Rinse the
instruments with distilled water and dry them out
An ultrasonic lumen cleaner is used to clean - ✔✔Laparoscopic instruments
To reduce the potential for instrument corrosion, the multi step process is in a
mechanical washer consists of - ✔✔Alkaline,wash,acid rinse,regular rinse
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