NCCT Equip Sterilization & Maintenance
A chemical agent used on an inanimate object to reduce the number of microbes is - ANS-a
disinfectant.
Before sending surgical instruments to CSP for decontamination, the surgical technologist
must - ANS-spray all contaminated instruments with water.
During decontamination of a flexible endoscope, which of the following tests should be given
to inspect the proper function of the endoscope and to ensure that it can be properly
sterilized? - ANS-leak test
The leak test is essential because—if a leak is found—it can damage the internal
component. The scope then could not be used on a patient because the integrity of the
scope is broken. The fiber optic test is done when the scope is used to make sure it white
balances. An electrical component test and bacteria swab test are not done on an
endoscope.
For instruments with a lumen, the lumen itself should be manually cleaned with - ANS-a soft
brush.
How long is a 3M Attest 1292 steam biological indicator incubated before the reading is
recorded? - ANS-24 hours
How many times a day should a DART test be performed? - ANS-once every 24 hours
(daily)
How often must a biological control test be run? - ANS-daily
Information concerning operating room chemical spill cleanup procedures can be found in
the - ANS-MSDS
It is acceptable to flash sterilize an instrument for immediate use when - ANS-there is
insufficient time to sterilize by the preferred methods.
Lot control numbers should be placed on each sterilized package, and on the -
ANS-sterilization load record.
The Bowie-Dick test for pre-vacuum sterilizers checks for which of the following conditions? -
ANS-air leaks in the sterilizer chamber
The decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of endoscopes includes which of the
following guidelines? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) - ANS-Do not rinse with 70%
alcohol., Use glutaraldehyde., Use enzymatic detergent.
The process of eliminating many or all pathogenic organisms, except bacterial spores, from
inanimate objects is the process of - ANS-disinfection
Disinfectants are not capable of killing spores or certain viruses: it is an intermediate level
disinfectant and is used on inanimate objects, such as operating room furniture and floors.
Sterilization gets rid of all spores and living micro-organisms. Sanitation is the process of
making sanitary and is necessary for the prevention of disease. Decontamination is the
process of making something clean and removing contaminants and debris.
A chemical agent used on an inanimate object to reduce the number of microbes is - ANS-a
disinfectant.
Before sending surgical instruments to CSP for decontamination, the surgical technologist
must - ANS-spray all contaminated instruments with water.
During decontamination of a flexible endoscope, which of the following tests should be given
to inspect the proper function of the endoscope and to ensure that it can be properly
sterilized? - ANS-leak test
The leak test is essential because—if a leak is found—it can damage the internal
component. The scope then could not be used on a patient because the integrity of the
scope is broken. The fiber optic test is done when the scope is used to make sure it white
balances. An electrical component test and bacteria swab test are not done on an
endoscope.
For instruments with a lumen, the lumen itself should be manually cleaned with - ANS-a soft
brush.
How long is a 3M Attest 1292 steam biological indicator incubated before the reading is
recorded? - ANS-24 hours
How many times a day should a DART test be performed? - ANS-once every 24 hours
(daily)
How often must a biological control test be run? - ANS-daily
Information concerning operating room chemical spill cleanup procedures can be found in
the - ANS-MSDS
It is acceptable to flash sterilize an instrument for immediate use when - ANS-there is
insufficient time to sterilize by the preferred methods.
Lot control numbers should be placed on each sterilized package, and on the -
ANS-sterilization load record.
The Bowie-Dick test for pre-vacuum sterilizers checks for which of the following conditions? -
ANS-air leaks in the sterilizer chamber
The decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of endoscopes includes which of the
following guidelines? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) - ANS-Do not rinse with 70%
alcohol., Use glutaraldehyde., Use enzymatic detergent.
The process of eliminating many or all pathogenic organisms, except bacterial spores, from
inanimate objects is the process of - ANS-disinfection
Disinfectants are not capable of killing spores or certain viruses: it is an intermediate level
disinfectant and is used on inanimate objects, such as operating room furniture and floors.
Sterilization gets rid of all spores and living micro-organisms. Sanitation is the process of
making sanitary and is necessary for the prevention of disease. Decontamination is the
process of making something clean and removing contaminants and debris.
