Chapters 1-4

Question 1

humidity of decontamination, general work area, and sterilization equipment room

Answer 1

30 - 60%

Question 2

humidity of the sterile storage area

Answer 2

should not exceed 70%

Question 3

decontamination temperature

Answer 3

60ºF - 65ºF

Question 4

general work area temperature

Answer 4

68ºF - 73ºF

Question 4

sterile storage area temperature

Answer 4

75ºF or lower

Question 5

sterilization equipment room temperature

Answer 5

75ºF - 85ºF

Question 6

air exchanges per hour in the decontamination, general work area, and sterilization equipment room

Answer 6

10

Question 7

air exchanges per hour in the sterile storage room

Answer 7

4

Question 8

air pressure in decontamination room

Answer 8

negative

Question 9

air pressure in the sterile store, general work area, and sterilization equipment room

Answer 9

positive

Question 10

carts bottom need to be solid and ___-___ inches from the floor

Answer 10

8 - 10

Question 11

carts and storage shelves should be ___ inches from the wall

Answer 11

2

Question 12

top of the product on the carts and storage shelves should be ___ inches from the sprinkler head

Answer 12

18

Question 13

Ethylene Oxide (EtO, EO) destroys microorganisms by means of

Answer 13

Alkylation

Question 14

Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) and Ozone sterilization destroy microorganisms by means of

Answer 14

oxidation

Question 15

the PEL limit of Ethylene Oxide and Hydrogen Peroxide is ___ppm/8 hour time weighted average

Answer 15

1

Question 16

the PEL limit of Ozone sterilization is ___ ppm/8 hour time weighted average

Answer 16

.1

Question 17

• has a low boiling point of 51.3ºF
• 2.5 hour cycle
• 12 - 14 hours aerating required
• uses Bacillus atrophaeus for biological monitoring

Answer 17

Ethylene Oxide (EtO)

Question 18

• uses a hydrogen peroxide solution of 59 - 95%
• uses Geobacillus stearothermophilus for biological monitoring

Answer 18

Hydrogen Peroxide (H202)

Question 19

• 4.5 hours at temperatures from 85ºF - 94ºF
• uses Geobacillus stearthermophilus for biological monitoring

Answer 19

Ozone (03)

Question 20

what is the next step after duffing (removing) your gown in decontamination?

Answer 20

mask

Question 21

what is the final step donning on (putting on) PPE in decontamination?

Answer 21

gloves

Question 22

soiled instruments and other items are received in the ___ area of the cs department

Answer 22

decontamination

Question 23

___ is the first step in the sterilization process

Answer 23

cleaning

Question 24

CS techs must wear special attire referred to as ___.

Answer 24

personal protective equipment (PPE)

Question 25

instrument sets needed for scheduled surgical procedures are usually pulled ___

Answer 25

the day before