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1. If a biological indicator shows a positive growth, which of the following
steps in necessary?
a. The sterilizer should be taken out of service
b. Any items processed in the load should be recalled
c. The BI should be reported to the manager or charge nurse
d. All of the above are true
Answer
All of the above
,2. Which bacteria is used in biological indicators to determine the survival of
spores?
a. Staphylococcus aureus
b. Geobacillus stearothermophilus
c. Enterococcus
d. Escherichia coli
Answer
Geobacillus stearotherophilus
3. Which of the following surgical complications is unlikely to be related to
improper positioning?
a. Joint dislocation
b. hypoglycemia
c. Peripheral nerve damage
,d. Hypoventillation
Answer
Hypoglycemia
4. Before accepting an item to the sterile field, the scrub person is responsible for
checking the:
a. color of the indicator tape
b. chemical indicator of integrator inside the package
c. wrapper for stains or wetness
d. expirations date
Answer
chemical indicator or integrator inside the package
5. In an operating room department, which area is most likely to be unrestrict-
ed?
a. Scrub sinks
, b. Instrument processing area
c. Patient preoperative area
d. Clean storage supply area
Answer
Patient preoperative
6. An injury to the patient when the skin remains stable which the tissue
beneath is lifted is caused by:
a. friction
b. shearing
c. pressure
d. none
Answer