Final Exam Flashcards
Package labeling should NOT include?
identification of washer/disinfector used during decontamination
True or False? Viruses can survive away from a host.
True
A hypothermia unit is:
These muscles control involuntary movements like breathing, digestion, etc.
smooth muscle
The biggest advantage to battery-powered surgical instruments is that they can be immersed for cleaning.
false
Which of the following is considered a process designed to predict the adverse outcomes of various human and machine failures to prevent adverse outcomes?
FMEA-Failure Mode and Effect Analysis
Humidity levels in the assembly and packaging area should be maintained between….?
30%-60%
When moving transport carts throughout the healthcare facility, Sterile Processing technicians must always yield right of way to patients and visitors.
true
can powered instruments be immersed
false
Knowing what is expected and consistently meeting those expectations is part of
professional behavior
All rigid sterilization containers have tamper-evident seals.
True
Straightening or removing cartilage and/or bone in the nose when the nasal septum is deformed, injured or fractured
septoplasty
Removing both fallopian tubes and ovaries
Bilateral salpingo-oopherectomy
Removing tissue or displaced bone in the wrist area to release pressure on the median nerve
carpal tunnel
Moving an undescended testicle
Orchiopexy
Reconstructing the ear drum so sound waves can be sent to the middle and inner ear
Tympanoplasty
Making an incision into the tympanic membrane to permit fluid to drain and placing small tubes in the membrane
Myringotomy
A repair to the muscles and ligaments of the shoulder joint
Muscular System
Removing lymph tissue in the pharynx
tonsillectomy
Removing the gallbladder
digestive system
Failure to receive accreditation from the The Joint Commission can result in the loss of Medicare and Medicaid payments.
True
One of the goals of point-of-use preparation and transport is to
prevent cross contamination
Cleaning chemicals must be used with the recommended _______ and will not function as designed with out it.
Water PH
The best way to clean a suction lumen is
using proper size brush
True or False? All packages have expiration dates.
false
The mechanical process by which an ultrasonic cleaner works is called cavitation.
true
An extended aeration cycle is required for items sterilized in ozone sterilization process.
false
The department that checks patient care equipment for safety and function is
Biomedical/Clinical Engineering
What are Prions?
Abnormal pathogenic agents that are able to induce abnormal folding of normal cellular proteins.
Once a tracking system is implemented, there is generally no need to update system information.
false
Surgical instruments are carefully inspected for cleanliness and function in the ________ area.
preparation and packaging
Which of the following common items of patient care equipment limits the development of deep vein thrombosis and peripheral edema in immobile patients?
Sequential compression unit
Loaner instrument trays that are received sterile from other facilities do not need to be decontaminated and re-sterilized before use.
false
When using a biological monitor, which of the following provides a feeding source for any remaining bacteria to live on after sterilization?
growth media
The use of heat to kill all microorganisms, except spores, is called
thermal disinfection
The largest part of the brain is the cerebellum.
false
Which of the following means beside or near?
Para
ue of False? The use of air pressure to control airborne bacteria is to have positive air pressure areas flow to negative air pressure areas.
true
Standard precautions apply to whom?
all patients
Intermediate-level disinfection is…
The destruction of viruses, mycobacteria, fungi and vegetative bacteria (but not bacterial spores)
Quality processes are limited to administration and the risk management department.
false
Instrument lubrication is performed
after cleaning
Quality requires the efforts and participation of everyone in the healthcare facility.
true
Customer complaints are best handled through which of the following approaches?
Being cheerful and courteous
Quality planning includes studying other facilities.
true
The term -ectomy means
surgical removal
To protect themselves from splashes and spills, Sterile Processing technicians assigned to the decontamination area should wear
fluid resistant gowns
Loss of the Sterile Processing department’s water supply would be an example of an internal disaster.
true
Which of the following sterilizers forces cooler air to the bottom of the chamber and out the drain?
gravity air displacement sterilizer
Packs that are improperly packaged or loaded on the sterilizer cart frequently become wet packs.
true
One important step in preparing for an interview is
anticipating possible interview question.
Modern powered surgical instruments can be immersed.
true
The minimum recommended practice for endoscope disinfection with an approved disinfectant is known as what?
HLD
A one-way flow of materials from the _____ area to the _____ area, and then on to the sterile storage area, is required.
soiled area to the clean processing area
In the future, which of the following will more frequently become a requirement for working in the Sterile Processing department?
formal education
To make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms, or other harmful substances; also the reduction of contamination to an acceptable level is..
decontamination
Thermal disinfection is accomplished using
heat
The purpose of using a decontamination (dummy) battery or hose when cleaning powered surgical instruments.
to keep the fluid from entering the unit
In an automated washer the key source of disinfection is hydrogen peroxide.
false
Ossification is the process by which cartilage is replaced by bone.
true
Contaminated items may be returned to Sterile Processing
during scheduled soiled pick up rounds
by staff from user departments
in case carts
The primary function of the dressing tissue forceps is to manipulate tissue and pack surgical wounds.
true
the abbreviation BKA stands for
Below the knee
package labeling should not include
identification of washer/disenfector used during decontam
which of the following is the first link//element in the chain of infection?
Causative agent
standard precautions apply to whom
all patients, regardless of their diagnosis
what is cavitation?
when low pressure bubbles implode and dislodge soil from instruments
which of the following would be the best choice for high level disinfection of instruments
ortho-phthaladehydes
when using high-level disinfectants it is important to remember they may be deactivated by
organic matter
temperature and humidity parameters in the SPD can best be established by reviewing which document?
ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE 170
rinsing instruments in the decontamination area should be done in
a sink dedicated to rinsing
which of the following best describes organ(s)
a part of the body containing two or more tissues that function together for a specific purpose
Microorganisms reproduce by a process called
binary fission
asepsis can be defined as the
absence of microorganism
in which part of a cell are genes and DNA located
nucleus
Anaerobic bacteria are able to survive without
Oxygen
reusable sharps should be ___ from other instruments and placed in a separated container so they can be ___ easily
separated–identified
which of the following best describes “system” in the human body?
a group of organs that work together to carry out a specific activity
the use of heat to kill all microorganism, except spores is called
thermal disinfection
the abbreviation TURP stands for what type of surgical procedure
Transeruthral Resection of the Prostate
basins set should be assembled in a way that allows for?
moisture to drain
removal of all visible and non-visible soil and other foreign material from medical devices being processed is known as?
cleaning
what is biohazardous waste?
waste containing infectious agents that present a risk or potential risk
the process by which all forms of microorganisms are completely destroyed is
sterilization
contaminated items may be returned to sterile processing
- during schedule soiled pick up rounds
- by staff from user departments
- in case carts
how are items that have undergone high-level disinfection (HLD) dried?
With HEPA-filtered air
which of the following best decribes an inanimate object that transmits bacteria?
fomites
which layer of bone is considered cancellous bone?
the spongy porous inner material
which virus has an incubation period that ranges from 2-21 days after exposure?
ebola
which intermediate to low - low level desinfectant did Dr. Joseph lister use to develop asptic surgical techniques
phenolics
during manual cleaning, instruments should be brushed using a
to-and fro motion
ultrasonics are used for
cleaning
Staphylococcus is classified as a
Gram-positive bacteria
which of the following best describes “time related sterility”
items considered sterile until a specific expiration date is reached
“endo”
within-inside of
decontamination of instruments and equipments starts
at the point of use
the virus that causes hepatitis B is transmitted by
blood
which of the following are classified as high level disinfectants
Glutaradehyde and ortho-phthaladehydes
the word elements tells the primary meaning of medical word
root
Microorganism that are capable of forming a thick wall around them to survive in adverse conditions are called ___
Spores
tamper evident seals that are added to rigid containers include a ___ on them to know they’ve been processed
black dot
ultrasonics irrigators are used to
clean devices with lumens
why is it important to remove trapped air in peel pouches?
trapped air acts as a barrier to heat, moisture and sterilant penetration
all items sterilized or high level disinfected at the point of use must
be carefully monitored and logged
when combining loads
hard goods should be placed on the bottom
satellite storage should
follow the same guidelines used in SP storage
which of the following can cause a wet pack
heavy or dense instrument sets
the part of the hemostat that locks and holds it in position is called the
ratchet
a sterilizer can be unloaded when
an infrared device shows that the items have cooledto room temperature
EO-sterilezed items are aerated to remove residual
EO
The better choice for recommendations regarding sterilization practices are provided by
The association for the advancement of medical instruments
powered surgical instrument attachments
can be peel packaged fro sterilization if approved by the manufacturer
what solution can damage surgical instruments
betadanie
endoscopes that have undergone high-level disinfection should be stored
completly dry
one of the main rasons for powered surgical instruments repair is
lack of preventative maintanance
which medical devices are identified as high risk by the FDA medwatch system
class lll
powered surgical instrument batteries should be charged per manufactures instructions for use
before sterilization
which of the following items can be sterilized by H2O2?
telescopes
simi-rigid endoscopes
are used during urulogical procedures
what instruments should SPS test using tissue paper?
Double-action rongeours should be tested for sharpness
pneumatic hoses
should be pressurized for proper inspection
endoscope channels should be cleaned
and rinsed with treated water as the last step
___ is a toxic gas
Ethylene oxide
during instruments manufacturing, the process used to build a protective layer on instruments is called?
passivation
iodophors are a member of this chemical family
Phenolics
which layer of bone is considered cancellous bone
the spongy porous inner material
