PROGtest#1 Flashcards
The Sterile Processing workflow should move from?
C. Soiled to Clean
When you are scheduled to work in the decontamination area you should wear?
PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
Microorganisms that cause disease are____?
Pathogens
Which name is NOT used for the department?
Asepsis Department
One of the best qualities to have as a Central Service Tech is_____?
Attitude
Which of the following is an example of COMMUNICATION?
A. the words you SPEAK
B. the words you WRITE
C. Non-verbal Expressions
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Behavior relating to what is ‘right and wrong’ relative to the standards of conduct for your profession is called______?
Ethical Behavior
Which of these statements is true?
A. We only communicate when we want to
B. Words mean the same to everyone
C. A message should contain all possible information
D. None of the above
None of the above
A group of employees from different departments within the healthcare facility that works together to solve operating problems is called a_______?
Cross-Functional Team
Bacteria that can live in the absence of atmospheric oxygen are called_____?
Anaerobic
The largest customer of Central Service is______?
Operating Room
Surgical Instruments should be inspected…
After they are cleaned
________are the basic units of all living organisms.
Cells
Teamwork in the department can lead to______?
Job Satisfaction
The_______is the controlling unit of the cell.
Nucleus
Which health vaccine is highly recommended for healthcare workers?
Hep B
Bacteria are measured in_________?
Microns
Watches and other jewelry should not be worn in the CS department work areas because_____?
They harbor bacteria
The first principle in asepsis is_______?
Know what is DIRTY
The absence of microorganisms that cause disease is called_______?
Asepsis
Which traffic control/dress code requirements apply to being inside the OR during a procedure?
Restricted
Under optimal conditions, bacteria and other microorganisms reproduce in a process called __________ approximately every 20 minutes.
Binary Fission
__________are the smallest unit that can live, grow, and reproduce.
Cells
When DONNING your PPE for decontamination the first item you put on is your_________?
Gown
The SECOND principle of asepsis is__________?
Know what is CLEAN
The air pressure in the assembly area is__________?
Positive
What percentage of bacteria are beneficial and essential to our lives?
95%
T/F?
The use of fluorescent orange or orange-red biohazard labels to identify contaminated items or regulated waste.
TRUE
Microorganisms that cause infections are called?
Pathogens
Why should the use of “jargon” be reduced or unused when communicating with staff?
Staff may not understand what you’re saying
When playing music in the workplace, it is important to…
Play music that is deemed professional
Informal work groups are not necessarily good or bad but these groups also frequently develop an informal communication system, called the __________, which can spread rumors or provide helpful information.
Grapevine
There are times when changing needs happen during a shift, when these changes happen, Sterile Processing Technicians must look at their department___________.
Communication Board
All Sterile Processing technicians should be prepared to provide service during emergencies. To do so, they should:
Study their department’s disaster plans and as questions, if necessary.
Which of the following is a benefit of Minimally Invasive Surgery(MIS)?
Shorter recovery times
Proper air pressure controls help to__________of bacteria-laden particulates and dust from soiled to clean areas.
Prevent the flow
The air pressure in the sterile storage area of a Sterile Processing Department should be?
Positive
The air pressure in the decontamination are of the Sterile Processing Department should be?
Negative
__________are microorganisms capable of forming a thick wall around themselves, enabling them to survive adverse conditions.
Endospores (spores)
When a suspected CJD case is scheduled, the following should be performed?
Heat and moisture-sensitive instruments should not be used.
Sterile Processing technicians support infection prevention by:
Assembling and packaging instruments in the matter that facilitates the chosen sterilization method, and providing a barrier after sterilization.
Artificial nails should not be worn in the Sterile Processing Department because they:
Harbor microorganisms
The balance necessary for air pressure systems to function correctly in decontamination, windows and doors between the decontamination and clean areas must remain_______when not in use.
Closed
Inanimate objects that can transmit bacteria are called________?
Fomites
Floors in the Sterile Processing Department should be________daily.
Wet mopped
Most areas of the SPD are considered semi-restricted and the dress codes apply to________?
All who enter
Which of the following would be required PPE for working in the decontamination department?
Fluid resistant gown
When washing hands, it is important to remember that you need to scrub your hands for at least_________seconds.
20
_____is the study of microorganisms.
Microbiology
______are abnormal, pathogenic agents that are transmissible and able to induce abnormal folding of specific normal cellular proteins.
Prions
