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Midterm- SUR 101 Questions with Answers
(100% Correct Answers)
A collection of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each other, and
form colonies which produce a protective gel that is very difficult to penetrate
with detergents and disinfectants is called: Answer: biofilm
Departmental dress codes applies to: Answer: everyone entering the Central
Service department
Each year, approximately ________ patients develop a healthcare-associated
infection. Answer: 700,000
The absence of microorganisms that cause disease is called _________. Answer:
asepsis
The decontamination area should have ___ air flow Answer: neg air flow
The main theory of standard precautions is: Answer: to treat all human blood
and bodily fluids as infectious
The only way to interrupt the transmission of a causative agent is to: Answer:
eliminate it
The temperature in the decontamination area should be between Answer: 60 to
65 degrees Fahrenheit
To facilitate cleaning, soil on used instruments should be allowed to dry. (T/F)
Answer: False
To protect yourself from splashes and spills in the decontamination area, what
should be worn? Answer: fluid-resistant gowns
Users are responsible to notify Central Service if they discover instruments or
equipment that need repair. (T/F) Answer: True
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Users should notify the CS department of items requiring ________ for another
case. Answer: turnover/turnaround
What are the 5 Principles of Asepsis in order? Answer: Know whats dirty,
know whats clean, know whats sterile, keep the three conditions separate, and
remedy contamination immediately
When it is necessary to transport soiled items between facilities using a truck or
van, facilities must consult the U.S. Department of Transportation, as well as
state and local laws for transporting biohazardous items. (T/F) Answer: True
Why should Jewelry NOT be worn in the Central Service department? Answer:
harbor bacteria
Written cleaning instructions for surgical instruments should be provided by:
Answer: the device manufacturer
Which of these traffic control/ dress code requirements applies to the clean
assembly area of Central Service? Answer: Semi-restricted
Which of the following statements about endoscopes is true?
Selected Answer:
a. Not all endoscopes can be processed in an automatic endoscope reprocessor
b.Ultrasonic cleaning is the process of choice for endoscopes
c.Flexible endoscopes are not easily damaged
Midterm- SUR 101 Questions with Answers
(100% Correct Answers)
A collection of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each other, and
form colonies which produce a protective gel that is very difficult to penetrate
with detergents and disinfectants is called: Answer: biofilm
Departmental dress codes applies to: Answer: everyone entering the Central
Service department
Each year, approximately ________ patients develop a healthcare-associated
infection. Answer: 700,000
The absence of microorganisms that cause disease is called _________. Answer:
asepsis
The decontamination area should have ___ air flow Answer: neg air flow
The main theory of standard precautions is: Answer: to treat all human blood
and bodily fluids as infectious
The only way to interrupt the transmission of a causative agent is to: Answer:
eliminate it
The temperature in the decontamination area should be between Answer: 60 to
65 degrees Fahrenheit
To facilitate cleaning, soil on used instruments should be allowed to dry. (T/F)
Answer: False
To protect yourself from splashes and spills in the decontamination area, what
should be worn? Answer: fluid-resistant gowns
Users are responsible to notify Central Service if they discover instruments or
equipment that need repair. (T/F) Answer: True
, 2
Users should notify the CS department of items requiring ________ for another
case. Answer: turnover/turnaround
What are the 5 Principles of Asepsis in order? Answer: Know whats dirty,
know whats clean, know whats sterile, keep the three conditions separate, and
remedy contamination immediately
When it is necessary to transport soiled items between facilities using a truck or
van, facilities must consult the U.S. Department of Transportation, as well as
state and local laws for transporting biohazardous items. (T/F) Answer: True
Why should Jewelry NOT be worn in the Central Service department? Answer:
harbor bacteria
Written cleaning instructions for surgical instruments should be provided by:
Answer: the device manufacturer
Which of these traffic control/ dress code requirements applies to the clean
assembly area of Central Service? Answer: Semi-restricted
Which of the following statements about endoscopes is true?
Selected Answer:
a. Not all endoscopes can be processed in an automatic endoscope reprocessor
b.Ultrasonic cleaning is the process of choice for endoscopes
c.Flexible endoscopes are not easily damaged
