1 - 8 Progression Exam

Question 1

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is responsible for

Answer 1

ensuring food, drugs and cosmetics are safe for use.

Question 2

The basics of aseptic technique is

Answer 2

activities that prevent infection.

Question 3

The decontamination area of the Central Service department should have

Answer 3

negative air flow

Question 4

Decontamination of instruments and equipment starts

Answer 4

at the point of use

Question 5

The decontamination area should have

Answer 5

negative air flow in relation to other areas of the department

Question 6

The proper handling of instrumentation is the responsibility of

Answer 6

everyone who comes in contact with the instrumentation.

Question 7

Centers for Disease Control guidelines are considered regulatory guidelines (T or F)

Answer 7

False

Question 8

One of the goals of point-of-use preparation and transport is to

Answer 8

prevent cross contamination

Question 9

Automatic washers clean using a spray-force action called impingment (T or F)

Answer 9

True

Question 10

The federal program designed for the voluntary reporting of device related problems is called

Answer 10

MedWatch

Question 11

When removing personal protective equipment, remove ______ first.

Answer 11

Gown

Question 12

Which of the following tells a primary meaning of a word

Answer 12

Root word element

Question 13

In Central Service, the concept of “one way flow of material” refers to the materials

Answer 13

from soiled areas to clean processing areas within Central Service

Question 14

Which of these traffic control/dress code requirements applies to the clean assembly area of Central Service?

Answer 14

Semi restricted

Question 15

End of procedure point-of-use guideline include removing gross soil, disassembling of multi-part instruments, and ensuring instruments are kept moist. (T or F)

Answer 15

True

Question 16

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses is

Answer 16

a professional organization that write guidelines for the Operating Room.

Question 17

When putting on personal protective equipment it is important to put the mask on first. (T or F)

Answer 17

False

Question 18

To prevent aerosols, items should be brushed below the surface of the water. (T or F )

Answer 18

True

Question 19

The suffix -ectomy means

Answer 19

Surgical removal

Question 20

This surgical procedure removes the uterus.

Answer 20

Hysterectomy

Question 21

When cleaning items contaminated with pseudomonas

Answer 21

there are no special cleaning requirements for items contaminated with pseaudomonas

Question 22

The purpose of learning medical terminology is

Answer 22

to provide the Operating Room and medical staff with the goods and services they need

Question 23

Healthy people do not harbor or transmit bacteria (T or F)

Answer 23

False

Question 24

When cleaning prion contaminated instruments no special cleaning procedures are required only following standard cleaning protocols and the Manufacturer’s Instructions for Use. (T or F)

Answer 24

False

Question 25

Which organization conducts onsite survey of healthcare facilities?

Answer 25

The Joint Commission

Question 26

All Central Service departments perform the same basic services. (T or F)

Answer 26

False

Question 27

Knowing and understanding medical terminology helps technicians

Answer 27

understand what is asked when a request is made.

Question 28

Hypoglycemia means

Answer 28

low blood sugar

Question 29

If soiled instruments are to be transported to an offsite facility for processing

Answer 29

they should be transported following the U.S. or state Department of Transportation guidelines.

Question 30

All mechanical cleaning equipment provides

Answer 30

consistent process.

Question 31

Microbiology is the study of

Answer 31

microorganisms.

Question 32

Detergent used in mechanical cleaners should be

Answer 32

low foaming

Question 33

Growing trend in Central Service

Answer 33

1. ) The use of more reusable and more complex devices
2. ) Satellite-process units with centralized management
3. ) Consideration into entire integrated delivery network

Question 34

Subcutaneous means

Answer 34

beneath the skin

Question 35

Spores help some microorganisms survive in adverse conditions (T or F)

Answer 35

True

Question 36

Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used relating to a fractured bone?

Answer 36

ORIF

Question 37

Only good oral and written communication skills are necessary to provide or obtain information (T or F)

Answer 37

False

Question 38

Soiled instruments and other items are received in the ________ area of the Central service department.

Answer 38

Decontamination

Question 39

A system is

Answer 39

a group of organs

Question 40

The procedure to remove the stomach

Answer 40

gastrectomy