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EXAM 3 Flashcards

1
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A defibrillator is:

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an emergency piece of equipment that delivers a brief electroshock to restore the rhythm of the heart.

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2
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Preventive maintenance is

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designed to identify potential problems before they occur.

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3
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Which best describes a positive test result when using a control test ampule?

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strips impregnated with bacteria will not grow when incubated.

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4
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Keeping records accurate and complete is important because they are used during The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services surveys, but may be used in ______________.

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court.

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5
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When a technician cannot see what is in a sink or basin they should

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use a sponge forceps to grasp items.

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6
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A process that look backwards at an event to help prevent it from reoccurring is called a

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root cause analysis

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7
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The inventory system that stocks supplies by established stock levels is called

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Periodic automated replenishment system.

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The methods used to assess the risks of a specific activity, and to develop a program to reduce losses from exposure to those risks is called:

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Risk management

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9
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Service provided to equipment to maintain its proper operating condition by providing planned inspection, and by detecting and correcting failures before they occur is known as?

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Preventative maintenance

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10
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Which of the following best describes a molecular reaction that creates an uncontrolled release of energy?

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Polymerization

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11
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of an instrument tracking system?

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Product updates and recall information

(unsure)

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12
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Formal training should occur

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for new employees and those who move to new positions.

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13
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A “Close ended” interview question calls for which of the following?

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Calls for a brief response

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14
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Product expiration dates are located on this part of the package.

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There is no standard place to look for an expiration date

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15
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___________________ is an international standard used by participating organizations to help assure that they consistently deliver services and products.

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ISO 9000

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16
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A biological indicator that is incubated without being sterilized is called

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Control

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17
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When using a biological monitor, which of the following provides a feeding source for any remaining bacteria to live on after sterilization?

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growth media

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18
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Patient care equipment is typically stored

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in the Central Service Departments

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19
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Which of the following is NOT required for sharps safety?

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Wash all disposable sharps before discarding them

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Any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site is known as?

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work violence

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21
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Which of the following is known to contain important information about product materials and properties that employees must know to work safely with any given product?

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safety data sheet

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22
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PCD stands for

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process challenge device

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23
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A physical monitor on a washer-disinfector is the

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printout

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24
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Which of the following is considered capital equipment?

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25
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A method of distribution where items needed are requested by user departments and removed from central storage for transport to the user department is known as…?

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requisition system

26
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Survey readiness is the responsibility of

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every sterile processing tech

27
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Safety data sheets are provided by the

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The product manufaturer

28
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A test performed to help ensure there are no air leaks in a steam sterilizer is called a _________________.

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leak test

29
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Which of the following abbreviations is known as the “library of data” related to a patient?

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EMR/EHR

30
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Physical data relating to a chemical would be found on the:

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Safety Data Sheet

31
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Which of the following best describes integrated systems also known as interfaced?

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An area or system through which one machine is connected to another machine in order to share information.

32
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Processes designed to reduce harm to the environment or deplete natural resources, thereby supporting long-term ecological balance is know as?

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sustainability

32
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Which symbol indicates the product manufacture date?

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3 triangles 1 square . looks like a pinky

33
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When Sterile Processing supports affiliated clinics

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planning and communication are critical.

34
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Which of the following information is NOT included on a safety data sheet?

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required inventory levels

35
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Three elements that make up the fire triangle are:

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combustible substance, source of oxygen, source of ignition

36
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Ethylene oxide gas canisters should be stored

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in a containment locker

37
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The process of moving needed supplies throughout the healthcare facility is called

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Distribution

38
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Which of the following requires that preventive maintenance standards be established for medical equipment?

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the joint commission

39
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In this system, needed items are requested by the user unit, the order is received and filled from a central storage location. The requested items are then delivered to the requesting (user) unit.

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requisition system

40
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Which of the following hazards would be commonly found in the Sterile Processing department?

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Ethylene Oxide, Radiation, Infectious waste, Chemicals, Needle sticks and punctures, Blood-borne pathogens, Ergonomic stressors, and falls.

41
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True of False? Fire requires four elements to be present at the same time.

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false

42
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Documentation of immediate use steam sterilization cycles should include

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Patient identification and reason for IUSS cycle (unsure)

43
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Process of changing work or working conditions to reduce employee physical stress is known as?

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Ergonomics

44
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If an equipment malfunction causes harm to patients, it should be

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returned immediately to the biomedical department.

45
Q

When setting personal goals, set goals that are

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attainable, then build on those successes.

46
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The process of changing work or working conditions to reduce physical stress is

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called ergonomics

47
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Which of the following includes lower costs?

A

consumable inventory

48
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Recording ____________________ is an example of formal monitoring.

A

temperature and humidity

49
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Patient care equipment should be stored in a ________________ condition.

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ready to dispense

50
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Capital equipment items are

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items with a higher purchase cost

51
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Chemical indicators can show a fail result because of

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sterilizer malfunction.

using the wrong sterilization cycle.

using the incorrect chemical indicator.

51
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Implants should be ____ until the results of the BI testing are available.

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quarantined

51
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Something of value that is owned by an organization or person is called an

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asset

52
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Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked of frayed electrical cords…

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whenever the equipments is inspected in central services

53
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Which of the following best describes the process used to address customer complaints and problems in a manner that yields a win-win situation for the customer and the department?

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self recovery

54
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Which of the following is considered a process designed to predict the adverse outcomes of various human and machine failures to prevent adverse outcomes?

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FMEA - failure mode and effect analysis

55
Q

The quality process that uses DMADV/DMAIC to improve processes is called __________________.

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six sigma

56
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In this system a predetermined quantity of supplies is stored on the user unit. Central Service/Material Management staff inventory the supply stock on the user unit and replenish used supplies to ensure that stock levels are returned to the predetermined quantities.

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periodic automated replenishment q

57
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Healthcare facilities are required by the ___________________________ to provide adequate ventilation systems, personal protective equipment and safe work operating procedures?

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OSHA

58
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Which of the following common items of patient care equipment limits the development of deep vein thrombosis and peripheral edema in immobile patients?

A

sequential compression unit

59
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A

sterile processing (4 decks)

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