MN551 Unit 10 Exam Questions And Answers
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The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) -
ANSWER voluntary international organization dedicated to the prevention and control
of infections and related outcomes
Enzymes - ANSWER used to clean heavily soiled items; break down/digest
large organic molecules to facilitate their removal
Cleaning Sponges - ANSWER should be replaced daily because their structure
makes them virtually impossible to completely clean and sterilize
Healthcare Regulations and Standards - ANSWER provide consistency of
departmental activities by outlining minimal performance expectancies and
requirements for quality monitoring
Maximum Density for Linen Packs - ANSWER 7.2 pounds per cubic foot
Inventory Service Levels - ANSWER percentage of items filled (available) when
an order is placed
Inventory Stock Out Rate - ANSWER percentage of items that cannot be filled
(are not available) when an order is placed
Sterile Package Storage - ANSWER no lower than 8-10 inches from the floor;
no closer than 2 inches from exterior wall
Sterile Storage Conditions - ANSWER between 64-75 degrees F with less than
70% humidity
Aeration - ANSWER process by which residual EtO gas is removed from
sterilized items by subjection to moving air
Wetting Agent - ANSWER substance that reduces the surface tension of a
liquid and allows the liquid to penetrate or spread more easily across the surface of a
solid
Minimize Combustible Loads - ANSWER minimize use of disposable items, assure
proper storage of single-use items, minimize volume of combustible substances even
when adequate storage available, and minimize trash build-up
Chelating Agent - ANSWER chemical that holds hold water minerals in solution,
, preventing soaps/detergents from reacting with the minerals
Sequestering Agent - ANSWER chemical that removes or inactivates hard
water minerals
Flexible Endoscope Drying - ANSWER following rinsing, irrigation with 70%
isopropyl alcohol, followed by forced air drying
Flexible Endoscope Storage - ANSWER with insertion tube hanging vertically,
weight of control body supported and angulation locks off, in a dry, dust-free cabinet
with good ventilation, and without removable parts
Sterilization Packaging - ANSWER classified as Class II Medical Device by
FDA
Muslin - ANSWER broad term describing wide variety of plain-weave cotton or
cotton/polyester fabrics having approx. 140 threads per square inch
Maximum Linen Pack Size - ANSWER 12" (height) x 12" (width) x 20" (length)
One-Way Workflow - ANSWER desired flow of materials in Central Service
from soiled to clean to sterile
Orchiectomy - ANSWER surgical removal of testicle
Alimentary Canal - ANSWER pathway that takes food through the digestive
system
Action of Impingement - ANSWER the spray-force action of water against
instruments
Horizontal Work Surfaces in Decontamnation - ANSWER should be cleaned
and disinfected at the beginning and end of each shift
Floors in Central Service Department - ANSWER should be wet-mopped daily
The 5 Principles of Asepsis - ANSWER (1) know what is dirty, (2) know what is
clean, (3) know what is sterile, (4) keep the three conditions separate, (5) remedy
contamination immediately
Air Exchanges in Sterile Storage - ANSWER 4 per hour recommended
, Open Wire Racks in Sterile Storage - ANSWER should have a solid bottom
Temperature in Decontamination Area - ANSWER 60 to 65 degrees F
recommended
SGNA (Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates) - ANSWER organization
that establishes standards and guidelines for the processing of flexible endoscopes
Patients that Develop a Hospital-Related Infection - ANSWER approximately
10%
Chain of Infection: Causative Agent >>> - ANSWER Reservoir of Agent
Chain of Infection: Reservoir of Agent >>> - ANSWER Portal of Exit of the
Agent to Reservoir
Chain of Infection: Portal of Exit of the Agent to Reservoir >>> - ANSWER
Mode of Transmission
Chain of Infection: Mode of Transmission >>> - ANSWER Portal of Entry into
Host
Chain of Infection: Portal of Entry into Host >>> - ANSWER Susceptible Host
Austenitic Stainless Steel - ANSWER more corrosion-resistant than other steel
type
Passivation - ANSWER chemical process applied during instrument
manufacturing that provides a corrosion-resistant finish by forming a thin, transparent
oxide film
Spunbond Polyolefin-Plastic Combination Packages - ANSWER peel pouches
used for low temperature sterilization
Peracetic Acid (PA) - ANSWER liquid oxidizing agent that's an effective biocide
at low temperatures; used in a sterilization system that processes immersible
instruments for immediate use
Gravity Air Displacement Sterilizer - ANSWER type of steam sterilizer used for
sterilizing liquids
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The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) -
ANSWER voluntary international organization dedicated to the prevention and control
of infections and related outcomes
Enzymes - ANSWER used to clean heavily soiled items; break down/digest
large organic molecules to facilitate their removal
Cleaning Sponges - ANSWER should be replaced daily because their structure
makes them virtually impossible to completely clean and sterilize
Healthcare Regulations and Standards - ANSWER provide consistency of
departmental activities by outlining minimal performance expectancies and
requirements for quality monitoring
Maximum Density for Linen Packs - ANSWER 7.2 pounds per cubic foot
Inventory Service Levels - ANSWER percentage of items filled (available) when
an order is placed
Inventory Stock Out Rate - ANSWER percentage of items that cannot be filled
(are not available) when an order is placed
Sterile Package Storage - ANSWER no lower than 8-10 inches from the floor;
no closer than 2 inches from exterior wall
Sterile Storage Conditions - ANSWER between 64-75 degrees F with less than
70% humidity
Aeration - ANSWER process by which residual EtO gas is removed from
sterilized items by subjection to moving air
Wetting Agent - ANSWER substance that reduces the surface tension of a
liquid and allows the liquid to penetrate or spread more easily across the surface of a
solid
Minimize Combustible Loads - ANSWER minimize use of disposable items, assure
proper storage of single-use items, minimize volume of combustible substances even
when adequate storage available, and minimize trash build-up
Chelating Agent - ANSWER chemical that holds hold water minerals in solution,
, preventing soaps/detergents from reacting with the minerals
Sequestering Agent - ANSWER chemical that removes or inactivates hard
water minerals
Flexible Endoscope Drying - ANSWER following rinsing, irrigation with 70%
isopropyl alcohol, followed by forced air drying
Flexible Endoscope Storage - ANSWER with insertion tube hanging vertically,
weight of control body supported and angulation locks off, in a dry, dust-free cabinet
with good ventilation, and without removable parts
Sterilization Packaging - ANSWER classified as Class II Medical Device by
FDA
Muslin - ANSWER broad term describing wide variety of plain-weave cotton or
cotton/polyester fabrics having approx. 140 threads per square inch
Maximum Linen Pack Size - ANSWER 12" (height) x 12" (width) x 20" (length)
One-Way Workflow - ANSWER desired flow of materials in Central Service
from soiled to clean to sterile
Orchiectomy - ANSWER surgical removal of testicle
Alimentary Canal - ANSWER pathway that takes food through the digestive
system
Action of Impingement - ANSWER the spray-force action of water against
instruments
Horizontal Work Surfaces in Decontamnation - ANSWER should be cleaned
and disinfected at the beginning and end of each shift
Floors in Central Service Department - ANSWER should be wet-mopped daily
The 5 Principles of Asepsis - ANSWER (1) know what is dirty, (2) know what is
clean, (3) know what is sterile, (4) keep the three conditions separate, (5) remedy
contamination immediately
Air Exchanges in Sterile Storage - ANSWER 4 per hour recommended
, Open Wire Racks in Sterile Storage - ANSWER should have a solid bottom
Temperature in Decontamination Area - ANSWER 60 to 65 degrees F
recommended
SGNA (Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates) - ANSWER organization
that establishes standards and guidelines for the processing of flexible endoscopes
Patients that Develop a Hospital-Related Infection - ANSWER approximately
10%
Chain of Infection: Causative Agent >>> - ANSWER Reservoir of Agent
Chain of Infection: Reservoir of Agent >>> - ANSWER Portal of Exit of the
Agent to Reservoir
Chain of Infection: Portal of Exit of the Agent to Reservoir >>> - ANSWER
Mode of Transmission
Chain of Infection: Mode of Transmission >>> - ANSWER Portal of Entry into
Host
Chain of Infection: Portal of Entry into Host >>> - ANSWER Susceptible Host
Austenitic Stainless Steel - ANSWER more corrosion-resistant than other steel
type
Passivation - ANSWER chemical process applied during instrument
manufacturing that provides a corrosion-resistant finish by forming a thin, transparent
oxide film
Spunbond Polyolefin-Plastic Combination Packages - ANSWER peel pouches
used for low temperature sterilization
Peracetic Acid (PA) - ANSWER liquid oxidizing agent that's an effective biocide
at low temperatures; used in a sterilization system that processes immersible
instruments for immediate use
Gravity Air Displacement Sterilizer - ANSWER type of steam sterilizer used for
sterilizing liquids
