Sterile Processing - Final Exam, IAHCSMM CENTRAL SUPPLY STUDY GUIDE, Sterile Processing Study Material for Certification Exam

Sterile Processing - Final Exam, IAHCSMM CENTRAL SUPPLY STUDY GUIDE, Sterile ProcWhy is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? A. The set is difficult to carry if the weight is unevenly distributed B. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry C. It is easier for the end user to sort the instrument D. The overall weight of the set is affected - CORRECT ANSWERS B Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD A. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care B. To provide sterilization services on a rigid schedule C. To provide delivery of supplies D. To provide direct patient care - CORRECT ANSWERS A Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? A. OSHA B. FDA C. EPA D. CDC - CORRECT ANSWERS C Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following sterilization processes ? A. Steam B. Ozone C. Ethylene oxide D. Low temperature gas plasma - CORRECT ANSWERS D During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT used frequently are classified as A. A B. B C. C D. D - CORRECT ANSWERS A Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts A. Function B. Structure C. Physiology D. Sociology - CORRECT ANSWERS B Which of the following transports molecules within the cell A. Cilia B. Flagella C. Nucleus D. Cytoplasm - CORRECT ANSWERS D Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion processing? A. Open heart set B. Laparotomy set C. Abdominal set D. Craniotomy set - CORRECT ANSWERS D Which of the following organs produces bile? A. Gallbladder B. Pancreas C. Stomach D. Liver - CORRECT ANSWERS D Microorganisms are measured in A. Inches B. Microns C. Millimeters D. Centimeters - CORRECT ANSWERS B With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizer's ability to sterilize under actual conditions? A. Biological testing B. Small load testing C. Chemical testing D. Maximum load testing - CORRECT ANSWERS D What is the ideal human body temperature? A. 96.8° F B. 97.8° F C. 98.6° F D. 99.0° F - CORRECT ANSWERS C Which of the following is TRUE of capsules A. It is less difficult to kill than vegatitive bacteria B. It is more difficult to kill than a spore C. It is resistant to heat and chemicals D. It is easily killed by antibiotics - CORRECT ANSWERS C Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? A. Circulatory B. Respiratory C. Nervous D. Digestive - CORRECT ANSWERS B Ethics is the practice of A. Discussing patient issues with friends B. Not reconizing cultural beliefs C. Dealing with what is bad D. Doing the right thing - CORRECT ANSWERS D A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is called a A. Prion B. Spore C. Flagella D. Capsule - CORRECT ANSWERS B Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following A. Prions B. Spores C. Viruses D. Pyrogens - CORRECT ANSWERS A Nails,tissues, and money are examples of A. Fomites B. Vehicles C. Vectors D. Flagellae - CORRECT ANSWERS A Cholera is transmitted by A. Droplets B. Vectors C. Direct contact D Contaminated food and water - CORRECT ANSWERS D In the FINAL step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips A. UP B. Left essing Study Material for Certification Exam