Sterile Processing final exam practice test Accurate100%(GRADED A+)

The purpose of evenly distributing large sets of instruments is because? - ANSWER too many heavy or large instruments in one area can create extra condensation and make drying more difficult Overall role of sterile processing area is to provide? - ANSWER dependable service to enhance patient care Which government agency has the responsibility for approving new environmental disinfectants prior to being sold to healthcare facilities? - ANSWER Environmental Protection Agency The function of a ratchet can be checked by ? - ANSWER closing the ratchet on the first click, then tapping the handle on the worktable Science that studies the structure of the body is ? - ANSWER Anatomy What transports molecules within the cell? - ANSWER Cytoplasma What set would be considered high risk for special prion processing? - ANSWER Craniotomy set Metacarpals are located in the? - ANSWER Hands Microorganisms are measured in ? - ANSWER Microns With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, what term defines the sterilizers ability to sterilize under actual use conditions? - ANSWER Maximum load testing Capsulated bacterium is - ANSWER more resistant to heat and chemicals Pulmonary capillaries are found in the - ANSWER Respiratory system A microorganism that is resting and has a hard, shell like outer covering is called a ? - ANSWER spore Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by ? - ANSWER Prions Nails,tissue, and money are - ANSWER Fomites Zika is transmitted by - ANSWER Vectors Waterless antiseptics contain what percent concentration of alcohol to make them most effective? - ANSWER 60 % to 95% What does not play a role in how bones support other body systems? - ANSWER Distrubtion of hormones OSHA requires the transport containers for potentially infectious materials be - ANSWER leak proof Flagella help bacteria to - ANSWER propel through liquid media What is the removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing called - ANSWER Cleaning What should be cleaned daily in the SPD area? - ANSWER Floors Before a medical device is cleaned and processed - ANSWER the manufacturer's instructions must be obtained Which chemical is recommended when a high alkaline detergent is used in a mechanical washer and why? - ANSWER NEutralizing acid rinse is used to further clean surgical instruments Higher alkalinity in water used for cleaning instruments - ANSWER can increase chance of corrosion What organism is able to survive adverse environmental conditions by forming spores - ANSWER Clostridium A solution with a pH of 3 is - ANSWER acidic A solution with a pH of 13 is considered - ANSWER alkaline What are major non living reservoirs of infectious disease - ANSWER soil and water What materials may be affected by the use of high alkaline detergents - ANSWER Anodized aluminum What can be used to remove severe stains on stainless steel instruments - ANSWER Organic acid detergent Method of preventing biofilm formation in lumens is to - ANSWER rinse the lumens with critical water and dry them well