Progress test 2

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Ensuring items can be properly cleaned and sterilized.

Question 2

Handwashing in the decontamination area should be in:

Answer 2

A sink dedicated to hand hygiene in the decontamination area.

Question 3

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

Answer 3

Responds to health emergencies.

Question 4

Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) probes are classified as:

Answer 4

Semi-critical because they come in contact with intact mucous membranes.

Question 5

In SP, the concept of “one-way flow of materials” refers to the movement of products:

Answer 5

From soiled processing areas to clean processing areas within the SPD.

Question 6

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses is:

Answer 6

A professional organization that writes guidelines for the OR.

Question 7

Microbiology is the study of:

Answer 7

Microorganisms.

Question 8

SP technicians must be able to identify how key systems affect the services they perform and the quality of care they provide. This can be accomplished through:

Answer 8

Helping prevent unnecessary waste, participating in training and quality improvement activities, and seeking out resources and consulting with other staff members.

Question 9

Gastrectomy

Answer 9

A procedure to remove the stomach.