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 Processing Study Material for Certification Exam Why 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 affectedcorrect answerB 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 carecorrect answerA Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? A. OSHA B. FDA C. EPA D. CDCcorrect answerC 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 plasmacorrect answerD 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. Dcorrect answerA Anatomy is the science that deals with the of the body parts A. Function B. Structure C. Physiology D. Sociologycorrect answerB Which of the following transports molecules within the cell A. Cilia B. Flagella C. Nucleus D. Cytoplasmcorrect answerD 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 setcorrect answerD Which of the following organs produces bile? A. Gallbladder B. Pancreas C. Stomach D. Livercorrect answerD Microorganisms are measured in A. Inches B. Microns C. Millimeters D. Centimeterscorrect answerB 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 testingcorrect answerD What is the ideal human body temperature? A. 96.8° F B. 97.8° F C. 98.6° F D. 99.0° Fcorrect answerC 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 antibioticscorrect answerC Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? A. Circulatory B. Respiratory C. Nervous D. Digestivecorrect answerB 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 thingcorrect answerD A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is called a A. Prion B. Spore C. Flagella D. Capsulecorrect answerB Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following A. Prions B. Spores C. Viruses D. Pyrogenscorrect answerA