Sterile Processing Class Final Correct Questions & Answers.

A doctor and a nurse discussing patient condition at the elevator - ANSWER Which one is an ethical issue involving patient confidentiality? A. A co-worker discussing case needs with the supervisor B. A doctor and a nurse discussing patient condition at the elevator C. Failure of a worker to take a 30 minute break. D. Somebody talking on a cell phone in the lobby. All of the above - ANSWER The TOSI line of products can be used to verify the effectiveness of: A. Mechanical washers B. AER's C. Lumen devices D. All of the above 8 Hrs - ANSWER Soaking time needed to kill spores using Gultaraldehyde: A. 45 mins B. 2 hrs C. 6 hrs D. 8 Hrs Work Flow - ANSWER A package is recived at the SPD department, reprocessed and dispensed to the OR. This is an example of? A. Traffic Flow B. People Flow C. Work Flow D. Traffic Flow Lubrication of the item - ANSWER Which is not a step in cleaning? A. Presoaking the items? B. People flow C. Lubrication of the item D. drying of the item Minerals - ANSWER Water hardness is determined by the presence of: A. Minerals B. Organic matter C. Microorganisms D. Pathogens Abdomen - ANSWER A laparoscope is an instrument Used to see structures inside? A. Stomach B. Behind the rib cage C. Abdomen D. Joints Cleaning process may not be effective - ANSWER If too many Microorganisms remain on an item after the cleaning process. A. Cleaning process may not be effective B. Cleaning process may not vary C. Item must be sterilized then we re-cleaned D. Passivation layer on the item will be destroyed Tungsten carbide needle holders - ANSWER Metal steel brushes may only be used for: A. Stainless steel needle holders B. Hinged instruments C. Ratchets of tissue forceps D. Tungsten carbide needle holders Cleaning - ANSWER The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use is defined as: A. Decontamination B. Cleaning C. Disinfection D. Sterilization Exposure time - ANSWER Which of the following does not affect drying time in a steam sterilizer? A. Type of packaging B. Configuration of load C. Weight of the sets D. Exposure time Insufficient drying time - ANSWER Which is not a cause of wet packs? A. A clogged d