CER Chapter 10 Review Quiz

Question 1

Most multi-part flexible endoscopes are their accessories must be disassembled for sterilization. True or False

Answer 1

True

Question 2

When the color of chemical indicator tape used to seal flat wrap changes, it indicates that the item is sterile. True or False

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Gas plasma sterilizers must be in an area physically separated from all other work areas. True or False

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The OSHA admin requires a method to alert employees to emergency situations for this type of low-temperature sterilizer:
a. ethylene oxide
b. hydrogen peroxide gas plasma
c. vaporized hydrogen peroxide
d. all the above

Answer 4

Ethylene oxide

Question 5

Items being prepared for ethylene oxide sterilization should be:
a. clean
b. dry
c. compatible with ethylene oxide
d. all the above

Answer 5

All the above

Question 6

All flexible endoscopes should have a ventilation adaptor or water resistant cap in place when undergoing ethylene oxide sterilization; True or False

Answer 6

False

Question 7

An effective way to dry endoscopes before ethylene oxide sterilization is the use heated forced air. True or False

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Peel pouches are an acceptable packaging material for ethylene oxide sterilization. True or False

Answer 8

True

Question 9

When running an ethylene oxide sterilizer, the load should be full - unless there is a medical necessity to run a partially filled load. True or False

Answer 9

True

Question 10

A biological indicator should be run in each ethylene oxide cycle. True or False

Answer 10

True