Progress test 2 Flashcards

to pass the sterile processing exam

1
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The US Food and Drug Administration is responsible for

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ensuring food , drugs and cosmetics are safe for use

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2
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The basics of aseptic technique is

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activities that prevent infection

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3
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The decontamination area of the Central Service department should have

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negative air flow

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4
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Decontamination of instruments and equipment starts

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at the point of use.

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5
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The decontamination area should have

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negative air flow in relation to other areas of the department

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6
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The proper handling of instrumentation is the responsibility of

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everyone who comes in contact with the instrumentation

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7
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Centers for Disease Control guidelines are considered regulatory guidelines.

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False

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8
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One of the goal of point of use preparation and transport is to

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prevent cross contamination

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9
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Automatic washers clean and use a spray- force action called impingement.

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true

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10
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the federal program for voluntary reporting of device related problems is called

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MedWatch

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11
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When removing Personal Protective Equipment, remove

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shoe covers first

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12
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which of the following tells a primary meaning of a word

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the root word element

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13
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In Central Service, the concept of “one way flow of materials” refers to the movement of products

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from soiled areas to clean processing areas with in Central Service.

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14
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Which of these traffic control/dress code requirements applies to clean assembly area to Central Service?

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semi restricted

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15
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End of procedure point of use guidelines include removing gross soil, disassembling of multi-part instruments, and ensuring instruments are kept moist

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true

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16
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The Association of periOperative Registerd Nurses is

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professional organization that writes guidelines for the operating room.

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17
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When putting on PPE it is important to put on the mask first.

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False : Put on in this order: 1 . gown 2 MASK 3 goggles 4 shoe covers 5 gloves

18
Q

To prevent aerosols, items should be brushed below the surface of the water

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true

19
Q

The suffix -ectomy means

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surgical removal

20
Q

The surgical procedure removes the uterus

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Hyster ectomy

21
Q

When cleaning prion contaminated instruments no special cleaning procedures are required only following standard cleaning protocols and the Manufacturer instructions for use (IFU)

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false you want to use disposable instruments when you can, and if your not using disposable quarantine the instruments. because Prions are very hard to get rid of

22
Q

Healthy people do not harbor or transmit bacteria

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False : all people transmit bacteria and in the medical field all people are considered contaminated

23
Q

When cleaning items contaminated with Pseudomonas

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there are no special cleaning requirements for items contaminated with pseudomonas.

24
Q

The purpose of learning medical terminology is

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to provide the operating room and medical staff with the goods and services they need

25
Q

Which organization conducts onsite survey of healthcare facilities?

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Joint Commission

26
Q

All Central Service departments perform the same basic services

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False

27
Q

Knowing and understanding medical terminology helps technicians

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understand what is asked when a request is made.

28
Q

Hypoglycemia means

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low blood sugar

29
Q

If soiled instruments are transported to an ofsite facility for processing

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they should be transported following the US or state Department of Transportation guidelines

30
Q

all mechanical cleaning equipment provide

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a consistent process.

31
Q

Microbiology is the study

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micro organisms

32
Q

Detergents used in a mechanical cleaners should be

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low foaming

33
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which of the following is NOT a growing trend in Central Service?

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Decentralization of Central Service responsibilies

34
Q

Subcutaneous means

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beneath the skin

35
Q

Spores help some microorganisms survive in adverse conditions

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true

36
Q

Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used in relating to a fractured bone

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ORIF

37
Q

only good oral and written communications skills are necessary to provide or obtain information

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False

38
Q

A system is

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A Group of organs.

39
Q

Soiled instruments and other items are received in the

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decontamination area of the Central service department.

40
Q

The procedure to remove the stomach

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Gastrectomy