Progress test 6

Question 1

Root cause analysis

Answer 1

Looks at a poor outcome to prevent its reoccurrence.

Question 2

Vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP)

Answer 2

employee safety monitoring is not required.

Question 3

Information technology systems

Answer 3

Are used to support patient safety, and provide financial and operational management.

Question 4

Soiled instrument transport

Answer 4

If soiled instruments are to be transported to an offsite facility for processing they should be transported following federal and state Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines.

Question 5

Section 2 of a safety data sheet…

Answer 5

contains a list of hazardous ingredients.

Question 6

Geobacillus

Answer 6

is a gram-positive bacteria.

Question 7

Types of physical monitors

Answer 7

Temperature control/measurement devices, operating pressure gauges, and timing recorders.

Question 8

Loaned items

Answer 8

When returning loaned items to the vendor, all items should be cleaned and decontaminated.

Question 9

The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA)

Answer 9

writes standards relating to the processing of flexible endoscopes.

Question 10

Sterilizer load records

Answer 10

should contain items and quantities sterilized.

Question 11

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Answer 11

is a quality method that identifies and prevents problems before they occur.

Question 12

Exchange cart replenishment system

Answer 12

requires duplicate inventory (disadvantage).

Question 13

Aseptic Technique

Answer 13

is knowing the activities that prevent infection.

Question 14

H2O2 gas plasma sterilizer

Answer 14

excess moisture can can the sterilizer to abort the cycle.

Question 15

Semi-closed shelving

Answer 15

has at least three solid sides.

Question 16

The FDA

Answer 16

is not considered a professional association.

Question 17

Sprinkler heads

Answer 17

sterile storage items should be stored at least 18 inches below sprinkler heads.

Question 18

Leak testing

Answer 18

happens first when processing flexible endoscopes.

Question 19

Tape

Answer 19

is not recommended for sealing paper/plastic pouches because tape hinders aseptic removal.

Question 20

Critical item devices

Answer 20

must be sterilized before use.

Question 21

Voluntary standards

Answer 21

developed by professional associations are developed according to best practice.

Question 22

Six Sigma

Answer 22

focuses on delivering near-perfect products.

Question 23

Pseudomonas

Answer 23

is transferred through hand-to-hand contact or contact with contaminated surfaces.

Question 24

Transporting clean items

Answer 24

soiled items may be transported in the same vehicle as long as there is a clear separation between clean and soiled items.

Question 25

hyster-

Answer 25

uterus

Question 26

Quality process in decontamination

Answer 26

include measuring chemicals.

Question 27

Instruments with tungsten carbine jaws

Answer 27

have gold handles

Question 28

ante-

Answer 28

before

Question 29

Pasteurizers

Answer 29

disinfect using heated water

Question 30

Eye wash/shower stations

Answer 30

should be activated weekly to verify they are performing to standards.

Question 31

Coaching

Answer 31

is and example of formal communication.