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Progress Test Five Flashcards

1
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Temperature and humidity levels need to be monitored and recorded

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at least daily

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2
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Survey readiness is the responsibility of

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every Central Service technician

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3
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Product expiration dates are located on this part of each package.

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There is no standard place to look for an expiration date.

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4
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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

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5
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One type of formal monitoring is watching the department’s temperature and humidity levels. (T or F)

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True

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6
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for

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ethylene oxide guidelines, worker safety, and the blood-borne pathogen standard.

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7
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The ear are made up of three parts

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external, eardrum and middle.

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8
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The most common reason steam sterilization failure is

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a lack of steam contact with the instrument

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9
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When using glutaraldehyde technicians should always wear latex gloves for protection

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False

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10
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Using latex tubing to protect delicate instrumentation is the process of choice for items to be steam sterilized

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False

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11
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The purpose of using a decontamination battery or hose when cleaning powered surgical instruments is

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to keep fluid from entering unit

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12
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Healthcare-associated infections are

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infections which occur in the course of being treated in a healthcare facility

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13
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Items that have been used in patient care should be considered contaminated. (T or F)

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True

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14
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The term excise means

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to cut out

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15
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Water must be degassed each time the ultrasonic cleaner’s tank is changed because

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excess bubbles from filling reduce the energy of the cavitation process.

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16
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Wrapped trays should not be stacked because

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it can cause holes in the wrapper of the bottom tray

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17
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Woven reusable fabrics are the packaging products of choice for ozone sterilization

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False

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18
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Instrument lubrication should be performed

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Following the manufacturer’s Instruction for Use

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19
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Documentation is not required for items that are immediate use steam sterilized. (T or F)

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False

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20
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Microbes

a. ) can be useful in food products
b. ) are useful to break down sewage
c. ) can produce toxins
d. ) are all of the above

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, d.) are all of the above

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21
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Each year approximately ________ patients develop a healthcare-associated infection.

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700,000

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22
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Monitoring records must be

a. ) accurate
b. ) legible
c. ) complete
d. ) all the above

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d.) all the above

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23
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Always wearing personal protective equipment in the decontamination area is a quality process. (T or F)

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True

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24
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Case cart systems

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a reduce the amount of inventory needed in user departments

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25
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Which of the following requires preventive maintenance standards be established for medical equipment?

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The Joint Commission

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26
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In order to reprocess single-use devices, a hospital must be able to prove the device will act the same as it did when it was first manufactured (T or F)

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True

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27
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The iris is

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the colored portion of the eye

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28
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Three of the main phase of a terminal steam sterilizer cycle are

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conditioning, exposure and exhaust

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29
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The use of heat to kill all microorganisms, except spores, is called

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Thermal disinfection

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30
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Clean multi-part instruments that have been assembled to test for functionality should

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be disassembled and sterilized following manufacturer’s Instructions For Use

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31
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The endoscope that would be dispensed for a procedure that required visualization of the lower part of the large intestine would be a

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sigmoidoscope

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32
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Central Service technicians must wear special attire referred to as ______ to minimize their exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contaminants

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PPE

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33
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To help prevent the growth of biofilm, soil on used instruments should be allowed to dry. (T or F)

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False

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34
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The suffix plasty

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is a suffix meaning surgical restoration.

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35
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Using untreated water

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increases the likelihood of mineral scale deposits

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36
Q

Sterile trays should

a. ) not be touch until they are property cooled
b. ) lifted not dragged off the sterilizer cart.
c. ) checked to be sure the external chemical indicators have turned the appropriate color.
d. ) all the above

A

d.) all the above

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37
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Ethylene oxide is toxic gas

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True

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38
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Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by

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Gold handles

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39
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The sterilization method of choice for single-use items is immediate use steam sterilization. (T or F)

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False

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40
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The basic unit of a living organism

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cells

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41
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Know what it dirty, know what is clean, know what is sterile; keeping the three conditions separate, and remedying contamination immediately are

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a principles of asepsis

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42
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Documentation of immediate use steam sterilization cycles should include

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patient identification and reason for the immediate use steam sterilization cycle

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43
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A true Central Service quality program utilizes

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all Central Service personnel and a cross section of its customers

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44
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Requisition systems are primarily used in large facilities (T or F)

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False

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45
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When Central Service supports affiliated clinics

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planning and communication are is critical

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46
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Class III medical devices are identified as high risks (T or F )

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False

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47
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An organ that filter the blood to remove amino acids and some harmful toxins

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Liver

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48
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Immediate use steam sterilization is the process to sterilize trays for future use

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False

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49
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Immediate use steam sterilization is process to sterilize trays for future use (T or F)

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False

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50
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classifies sterilization packaging as a

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Class II medical device

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51
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Loaner instruments should

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be decontaminated before use

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52
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Maintaining professional conduct standards and adapting to changing situations are examples of

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employability skills

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53
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Users are responsible to notify Central Service if they discover instruments or equipment that are in need of repair (T or F)

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True

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54
Q

The term ostomy

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is a suffix

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55
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Instrument lubrication is performed

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after cleaning

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56
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The bottom shelf of any sterile storage system should be

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solid and eight to 10 inches from floor

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57
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Cellulose-containing packaging materials are not compatible with hydrogen peroxide sterilization (T or F)

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True

58
Q

The purpose of a suction stylet is to

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unclog the suction during surgery

59
Q

It is recommended to use immediate use steam sterilization to sterilize instruments contaminated with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease after the procedure has been completed. (T or F)

A

False

60
Q

Bacteria that cause disease are called

A

pathogens

61
Q

Asepsis is defined as

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the absence of microorganisms that cause disease

62
Q

External indicators can prove an item is sterile when the sterilization cycle is complete (T or F)

A

False

63
Q

The degree or grade of excellence of a product or service called

A

quality

64
Q

Capital equipment items are items

A

with a high cost

65
Q

Which of the following statement is correct?

a. ) Patient care equipment tracking requires a computer
b. ) Patient care equipment should only be tracked if it has value in excess of an amount specified by the facility
c. ) Tracking patient care equipment can prevent equipment shortages
d. ) Patient care equipment must only be tracked if its usage will be charged yo patients

A

c.) Tracking patient care equipment can prevent equipment shortages

66
Q

Medical device reporting is regulated by the

A

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

67
Q

This surgical procedure removes tissues or displaced bone from the wrist area to release pressure on the median nerve.

A

Carpal tunnel repair

68
Q

Steam flush pressure pulse sterilizers are a type of gravity sterilizers (T or F)

A

False

69
Q

Thermal disinfection is accomplished using

A

Heat

70
Q

When placing instruments in a peel pack, tips should always face the paper side of the pack (T or F)

A

False

71
Q

Information regarding cleaning processes for endoscopes should be provided by

A

the instrument manufacturer

72
Q

Which of the following is an advantage of minimally invasive surgery?

A

Shorter recovery times

73
Q

When moving transport carts throughout the healthcare facility, Central Service technician must always yield right of way to patients and visitors. (T or F)

A

True

74
Q

The last word element in a medical term is the

A

suffix

75
Q

Instruments should be cleaned using a

A

to and fro motion

76
Q

Trays that overhang the shelving

A

can become contaminated

77
Q

An extended aeration cycle is required for items sterilized in ozone sterilization processes. (T or F)

A

False

78
Q

Instrument marking tape should be wrapped approximately _______ around the instrument.

A

1.5 times

79
Q

Items to be disinfected or sterilized at point of use must be

A

properly cleaned per manufacturer;s Instructions For Use

80
Q

_______ is an example of a fungus

A

Athlete’s foot

81
Q

Hand hygiene means hands are kept germ free at work

A

False

82
Q

A biological indicator is called positive when

A

there is growth in the ampule after incubation

83
Q

Quality planning includes studying other facilities. (T or F)

A

True

84
Q

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

A

a periodic automated replenishment system.

85
Q

All patient care equipment that dispensed for use must be considered ________ and handled as such, regardless of its appearance.

A

Contaminated

86
Q

Agency which imposes very strict labeling requirements on manufactures of chemicals used by Central Service departments.

A

Environmental Protection Agency

87
Q

The largest part of the human brain is the

A

cerebrum

88
Q

The coolest place in a steam sterilizer is

A

the thermostatic trap

89
Q

How long must alcohol remain in wet contact with an item to achieve a reasonable level of disinfection?

A

Five to 10 minutes

90
Q

Temperatures in a sterile storage area should be 55 degrees to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. (T or F)

A

False

91
Q

All flexible endoscopes have internal channels. (T or F)

A

False

92
Q

While items may be dispensed to all areas of a facility, the major focus of the sterile storage personnel is

A

the Operating Room

93
Q

The following symbolizes

MM|

A

product manufacture date

94
Q

Everyone who may transport contaminated items must be trained in safe handling procedures. (T or F)

A

True

95
Q

The purpose of a combing vowel is to

A

ease pronunciation of a word

96
Q

Instruments received from surgery and tagged for repair do not need to be cleaned until they come back from repair. (T or F)

A

False

97
Q

Customer surveys are ineffective tools in establishing Central Service quality processes. (T or F)

A

False

98
Q

Which of the following systems provide supplies and instruments for individual surgical procedures?

A

Case cart

99
Q

The shelving system of choice for the sterile storage area is

A

closed

100
Q

Aluminum foil is an approved packaging material for use in ethylene oxide sterilizers. (T or F)

A

False

101
Q

After applying instrument identification tape, instruments should be autoclaved to help the tape bond to the instrument. (T or F)

A

True

102
Q

Both the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses and The Joint Commission recommend that

A

the use of immediate use steam sterilization be minimized or decreased.

103
Q

The part of a cell that controls cell function is the

A

Nucleus

104
Q

When putting on personal protective equipment it is important to put the mask on first. (T or F)

A

False

105
Q

Washer disinfector screens should be cleaned at least

A

daily

106
Q

The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems

A

is designed to evaluate hospital stays from a patient’s perception.

107
Q

This program is designed to reduce harm to the environment

A

sustainability

108
Q

The decision to use reusable or disposable instruments in procedure trays is determined by

A

several factors including physician perfrence, storage and cost.

109
Q

Cartilage is replaced by bone through a process called

A

ossification

110
Q

The steam sterilization process can be affected by the types soil present on the devices to be sterilized. (T or F)

A

True

111
Q

These chemicals are used on animate (living tissues) to slow the growth of microorganisms

A

antiseptic

112
Q

Cellulose materials cannot be processed within a hydrogen peroxide sterilizer. (T or F)

A

True

113
Q

Temperature and humidity levels in the sterile storage area should be checked and recorded at least weekly. (TT or F)

A

False

114
Q

Ethylene oxide, hydrogen peroxide and ozone sterilization can all use the same packaging materials. (T or F)

A

False

115
Q

Preference cards are used with a requisition inventory system. (T or F)

A

False

116
Q

Preventive maintenance

A

is designed to identify potential problems before they occur.

117
Q

Increased education helps technicians provider higher quality services. (T or F)

A

True

118
Q

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

119
Q

Central Service technicians need to understand the anatomy of a steam sterilizer

A

to understand how the sterilizer operates

120
Q

The spore is the control unit of a cell (T or F)

A

False

121
Q

The main theory of standard precaution is

A

to treat all human blood and body fluids as infectious

122
Q

The International Standards Organization uses routine and unannounced inspections to monitor standards in healthcare facilities. (T or F)

A

False

123
Q

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Class II chemical indicator run daily in dynamic air removal sterilizers is called

A

Bowie-Dick test

124
Q

Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked or frayed electrical cords

A

whenever the equipment is inspected in Central Service

125
Q

Documentation log sheets should be maintained when using a high-level disinfectant. (T or F)

A

True

126
Q

Many words may contain more than one root element. (T or F)

A

True

127
Q

Horizontal work surfaces in the decontamination area should be cleaned and disinfected once per day.(T or F)

A

False

128
Q

Accessories for electric powered equipment include

A

foot switches

129
Q

The use of analytical skills to solve problems and make decision is a component of which of the following knowledge and skills dimensions?

A

Employability skills

130
Q

One of the goals of point-of use preparation and transport is to

A

prevent cross contamination

131
Q

Automated supply replenishment systems are

A

computerized

132
Q

Most powered surgical instrument are immersible. (T or F)

A

False

133
Q

The sterile storage process starts

A

when the sterilizer door is opened

134
Q

The place where the two parts of an instrument meet and pivot is called the box lock. (T or F)

A

True

135
Q

When sterilizing items at point-of-use abbreviated cleaning procedure may be used due to the urgent need for the instruments. (T or F)

A

False

136
Q

Technicians in the _______ department perform safety inspections and functional tests on equipment.

A

Biomedical Engineering

137
Q

The inventory system that uses two identical carts to facilitate supply replenishment is called the

A

exchange cart system

138
Q

All department staff members must be fully engaged to make a quality program successful. (T or F)

A

True

139
Q

Chemical indicator can show a fall result because of

a. ) sterilizer malfunction
b. ) using the wrong chemical indicator
c. ) using the wrong sterilization cycle
d. ) all the above

A

d.) all the above

140
Q

Pyrogens

A

are fever-producing substances.

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