Question 1
After the Bowie Dick's test cycle completes, the color of the test sheet is found to be
patchy. What action should be taken?
A. The sterilization time should be increased and the test rerun per manufacturer's IFU
B. CST should go ahead and load the sterilizer for sterilization to begin.
C. Sterilizer must be taken out of service until the issue is identified and fixed.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Sterilizer must be taken out of service until the issue is identified and fixed.
Question 2
The spore producing microorganism used in steam sterilizer testing is
A. Geobacillus Stearothermophilus
B. Bacillus Subtillus
C. Bacillus Atrophaeus
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Geobacillus Stearothermophilus
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,Question 3
Which of the following is used to reduce the amount of chloride in water that will
otherwise inhibit the effectiveness of deionization and reverse osmosis systems?
A. Descalers
B. Granular Activated Charcoal
C. Enzymatic detergent
D. Chelating Agents
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Granular Activated Charcoal
Question 4
Wha tis the packaging of choice for dry heat sterilization?
A. Aluminum Foil
B. Nonwoven wrap
C. Paper-plastic
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Aluminum Foil
Question 5
All of the following PPE are required by OSHA for techs in Decon except
A. Utility Gloves
B. Face Protection
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,C. Shoe Covers
D. Scrub Attire
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Scrub Attire
Question 6
Which of the orgs work to prevent HAI. (Hospital Associated Infection)
A. ANSI
B. NFPA
C. APIC
D. USP-NF
CORRECT ANSWER
C. APIC
Question 7
Which of the following agencies develops recommended standards, practices and
guidelines for care and processing of devices?
A. DOT
B. FDA
C. SGNA
D. AAMI
CORRECT ANSWER
D. AAMI
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, Question 8
Which of the following sterilants will be most appropriate for point of use, just in time
processing system?
A. Peracetic Acid
B. Ethylene Oxide
C. Steam
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Peracetic Acid
Question 9
The length of time after which the efficiency of a disinfectant is diminished
A. Sterility
B. Shelf life
C. Effective period
D. Use Life
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Use Life
Question 10
The medical abbreviation ESS involves
A. Hip joint reconstruction
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After the Bowie Dick's test cycle completes, the color of the test sheet is found to be
patchy. What action should be taken?
A. The sterilization time should be increased and the test rerun per manufacturer's IFU
B. CST should go ahead and load the sterilizer for sterilization to begin.
C. Sterilizer must be taken out of service until the issue is identified and fixed.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Sterilizer must be taken out of service until the issue is identified and fixed.
Question 2
The spore producing microorganism used in steam sterilizer testing is
A. Geobacillus Stearothermophilus
B. Bacillus Subtillus
C. Bacillus Atrophaeus
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Geobacillus Stearothermophilus
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,Question 3
Which of the following is used to reduce the amount of chloride in water that will
otherwise inhibit the effectiveness of deionization and reverse osmosis systems?
A. Descalers
B. Granular Activated Charcoal
C. Enzymatic detergent
D. Chelating Agents
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Granular Activated Charcoal
Question 4
Wha tis the packaging of choice for dry heat sterilization?
A. Aluminum Foil
B. Nonwoven wrap
C. Paper-plastic
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Aluminum Foil
Question 5
All of the following PPE are required by OSHA for techs in Decon except
A. Utility Gloves
B. Face Protection
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,C. Shoe Covers
D. Scrub Attire
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Scrub Attire
Question 6
Which of the orgs work to prevent HAI. (Hospital Associated Infection)
A. ANSI
B. NFPA
C. APIC
D. USP-NF
CORRECT ANSWER
C. APIC
Question 7
Which of the following agencies develops recommended standards, practices and
guidelines for care and processing of devices?
A. DOT
B. FDA
C. SGNA
D. AAMI
CORRECT ANSWER
D. AAMI
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, Question 8
Which of the following sterilants will be most appropriate for point of use, just in time
processing system?
A. Peracetic Acid
B. Ethylene Oxide
C. Steam
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Peracetic Acid
Question 9
The length of time after which the efficiency of a disinfectant is diminished
A. Sterility
B. Shelf life
C. Effective period
D. Use Life
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Use Life
Question 10
The medical abbreviation ESS involves
A. Hip joint reconstruction
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