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When placing sterile items on the shelf, check - ANSWER-Package
integrity, an expiration date and deals and filters to be sure they are
intact (all of above).
One common cause of a clogged drain screen is - ANSWER-Tape
The first sink bay in the decontamination area should be filled with a
neutral detergent or enzyme. - ANSWER-True
due to the difficulty of cleaning items contaminated with prions (all of the
above) - ANSWER-disposable instruments should be used during the case.
Heat-sensitive items should not be used as they will probably be
destroyed during cleaning. And if reusable items are used guidelines
suggest disposing of the items contaminated with high-risk tissue.
When loading a steam sterilizer - ANSWER-Basin sets should be placed on
edge/tilted, sold containers should be placed so air can get out, there
should be visible space between packs (do all of the above)
,What exposure monitoring is required for all personnel using hydrogen
peroxide sterilizer? - ANSWER-No monitoring is required
To properly test the sharpness of scissors four inches or less use -
ANSWER-yellow test material
When placing instruments in a peel pack, the tips should always face the
paper side of the pack.
(A) True
(B) False - ANSWER-False
Using the wrong container filter or poor filter placement can be a cause
of a wet pack (T/F) - ANSWER-True
Heavy items should be placed - ANSWER-On the middle shelves
The purpose of the insulation covering laparoscopy instrument is to -
ANSWER-Protect the patient from electrical current
, The guidelines of sterile storage are the same for both items sterilized in
house and for items purchased sterile. - ANSWER-True
Information about a devices compatibility with a specific sterilization
process should be - ANSWER-
Temperature in the preparation and packaging area should be - ANSWER-
Between 68 and 73 degrees Fahrenheit
In an automated washer the key source of disinfection is - ANSWER-water
temperature
When assembling instrument trays - ANSWER-Heavier instruments should
be placed on the bottom of the tray
The steam sterilization process can be affected by the design of the
medical device being sterilized. - ANSWER-True
TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | (100% correct
solutions)|GET IT A+ RIGHT!!
When placing sterile items on the shelf, check - ANSWER-Package
integrity, an expiration date and deals and filters to be sure they are
intact (all of above).
One common cause of a clogged drain screen is - ANSWER-Tape
The first sink bay in the decontamination area should be filled with a
neutral detergent or enzyme. - ANSWER-True
due to the difficulty of cleaning items contaminated with prions (all of the
above) - ANSWER-disposable instruments should be used during the case.
Heat-sensitive items should not be used as they will probably be
destroyed during cleaning. And if reusable items are used guidelines
suggest disposing of the items contaminated with high-risk tissue.
When loading a steam sterilizer - ANSWER-Basin sets should be placed on
edge/tilted, sold containers should be placed so air can get out, there
should be visible space between packs (do all of the above)
,What exposure monitoring is required for all personnel using hydrogen
peroxide sterilizer? - ANSWER-No monitoring is required
To properly test the sharpness of scissors four inches or less use -
ANSWER-yellow test material
When placing instruments in a peel pack, the tips should always face the
paper side of the pack.
(A) True
(B) False - ANSWER-False
Using the wrong container filter or poor filter placement can be a cause
of a wet pack (T/F) - ANSWER-True
Heavy items should be placed - ANSWER-On the middle shelves
The purpose of the insulation covering laparoscopy instrument is to -
ANSWER-Protect the patient from electrical current
, The guidelines of sterile storage are the same for both items sterilized in
house and for items purchased sterile. - ANSWER-True
Information about a devices compatibility with a specific sterilization
process should be - ANSWER-
Temperature in the preparation and packaging area should be - ANSWER-
Between 68 and 73 degrees Fahrenheit
In an automated washer the key source of disinfection is - ANSWER-water
temperature
When assembling instrument trays - ANSWER-Heavier instruments should
be placed on the bottom of the tray
The steam sterilization process can be affected by the design of the
medical device being sterilized. - ANSWER-True
