PRACTICE QUESTION AND ANSWER EXAM #2CBSPD, PRACTICE QUESTION AND ANSWER #1CBSPD

PRACTICE QUESTION AND ANSWER EXAM #2CBSPD, PRACTICE QUESTION AND ANSWER #1CBSPD D. Records of maintenance and repair for sterilizers should contain all but which of the following information? A. type of repairs B. identity of equipment including serial number C. date of repairs D. name of person requesting repairs B. To enhance air removal and steam penetration drapes and sheets should be A. envelope-folded B. fan-folded C. square-folded D. pouch-folded C. Bloodborne pathogens are: A. infectious materials found on unsterilized instruments B. healthy blood components found in humans C. pathogenic microorganisms present in human blood D. pathogenic nutrients found in human blood D. Which of the following is the most widely used method of sealing pouches? A. strong adhesive strip B. seal lock C. double lock D. heat sealing D. You have identified and resolved a work task-related problem. This is known as: A. quality assurance B. empowerment C. quality control D. process improvement C. Sterile packages should be arranged and maintained to allow stock rotation where the oldest items are used first. This method is known as A. average time B. average cost C. FIFO D. LIFO A. The healthcare department that is responsible for researching, ordering, and receiving inventory is which of the following? A. Materials Management Department B. Central Service Department C. Biomedical Department D. Administrative Department A. Moving the correct items in appropriate quantities to the right places at the right times in the most cost-effective manner by the appropriate personnel is the goal of which of the following? A. distribution B. inventory control C. budgeting D. acquisition B. Some products are more effective in hot water because molecules move more quickly. Temperatures for hot water range from A. 165° F to 212° F B. 120° F to 165° F C. 165° F to 185° F D. 98.7° F to 165° F A. Which of the following applies statistical methods to improve work processes? A. continuous quality improvement B. output analysis C. root cause analysis D. total quality improvement A. The flexible connective tissue that provides framework to the body is which of the following? A. cartilage B. tendon C. joint D. ligament A. If a staff member speaks to you but fails to communicate what they mean or how they feel, this is known as which of the following A. passive communication B. perceptive communication C. aggressive communication D. blocking D. The sterilization process cannot produce a sterile device if it has not first been: A. sterilized B. disinfected C. rinsed D. cleaned A. The most commonly used packaging material for small instruments and light-weight items is which of the following? A. peel pack B. Kraft-style paper C. rigid container D. muslin C. The term for the percentage of the total amount of vapor the atmosphere could hold without condensation is A. evaporation quotient B. condensation quotient C. relative humidity D. barometric pressur D. Which of the following situation should be inappropriate for the storage area environment? A. temperature of 72° F B. keeping packs at least 2 inches from walls C. relative humidity of 68% D. negative air pressure A. Peracetic acid formulation is available for single-use in an automatic endoscope reprocessor (AER). Concentrated liquid peracetic acid is diluted with a buffer, surfactant, and anti-corrosive dry powder to the recommended dilution of: A. 2000 ppm B. 1000 ppm C. 3000 ppm D. 4000 ppm C. Many facilities use the term "R-A-C-E" to help staff recall appropriate fire response procedures. All of the following are part of this acronym EXCEPT: A. Remove persons in danger. B. Contain the fire. C. Act with haste. D. Extinguish the fire only if safe. B. Drapes and sheets should be fan-folded for which of the following reasons? A.to be able to wrap more easily B. to enhance air removal and steam penetration C. to avoid making holes in the fabric D. to limit lint collection C. To allow users of sterile items to determine if the packaging has been opened, which of the following is used? A.glue B. rubber bands C. tamper-evident seals D. clips C. Storage room temperature should be: A. 85° F or less B.98.6° F or less C.75° F or less D. 90° F or less D. There are a number of different ways to replenish inventories. The system in which the desired amount of products which should be on hand is established, and inventory replenishment returns the products to this level is which of the following? A.automate supply replenishment system B.requisition system C.exchange cart system D. periodic automated replenishment system D. A sterilizer that uses hight temperatures for shorter exposure times is which of the following? A. terminal sterilizer B. instrument washer sterilizer C. air removal sterilizer D. flash sterilizer C. The main difference between renting and leasing patient care equipment is: A. Leasing allows the facility to own the equipment immediately. B. Leasing is short-term, while renting is long term. C. Renting is more cost-effective. D. There is a greater flexibility in leasing as opposed to renting D. Documentation of employee injuries is required by which of the following? A. FDA B. HIPAA C. TJC D. OSHA D. The most important aspect of manual cleaning is to physically remove deposits by the use of which of the following? A. hard force B. circular motion C. scraping D. friction A. Which of the following active listening techniques involves helping other see their concerns in a new light? A. reframing B. framing C. open questioning D. reflecting B. All of the following are examples of manual tracking systems EXCEPT: A. bulletin boards B. bar codes C. log books D. hand-written tags B. Packaging used for steam sterilization must be capable of withstanding high temperatures of A. 200° F to 225° F B. 250° F to 275° F C. up to 500° F D. up to 212° F C. Manual cleaning to physically remove deposits that were not removed, or were only softened during the pre-soak is done by the use A. ultrasonic cleaners B. cavitation C. friction D. washers A. Involuntary or visceral muscles are which of the following? A. smooth muscle B. maintenance muscle C. skeletal muscle D. cardiac muscle D. A listing of each staff member's telephone number that can be used to inform them to report to work in an emergency is called a A. emergency recruiting roster B. disaster preparedness numbers C. telephone tree D. call-back roster A. Which of the following personnel is responsible for insuring that patient care equipment is ready to use, clean, safe, and functional? A.central service technicians B. hospital administration C. personnel at point of use D. manufacturers C. To facilitate the cleaning process, the water temperature for manual cleaning should be below which of the following degrees Fahrenheit? A. 80 B. 90 C. 110 D. 120 A. When must a written exposure control plan that summarizes the employers program for the protection of workers from occupational exposure to blood-borne diseases be reviewed and updated A. annually and whenever new tasks or procedures affecting occupational exposures are instituted B. whenever new employees join the department C. at least monthly D. every two years B. In terms of the hierarchy of disease-producing agents, prions are destroyed by which of the following? A. high level disinfection B. extended sterilization times C. sterilization D. intermediate-level disinfection D. Infections which are health care-acquired or associated are: A. social infections B. viral infections C. community infections D. nosocomial infections D. Once instruments have been properly decontaminated, which of the following is important to help assure surgeon satisfaction and patient safety? A. trouble-shooting checks B. dryness factor C. spot checks D. functional checks A. The killing of all forms of microbial life is done by: A. sterilization B. disinfection C. cleansing D. decontaminati A. Perkins describes all of the following as a general procedure for loading and operating a dry-heat sterilizer EXCEPT: A. Always load the chamber to its maximum limit. B. Adjust the air flow damper to medium position. C. Check the thermometer to see that it is properly inserted in the top of the chamber. D. Partially open the air inlet and exhaust vents.