PROGtest#1

Question 1

The Sterile Processing workflow should move from?

Answer 1

C. Soiled to Clean

Question 2

When you are scheduled to work in the decontamination area you should wear?

Answer 2

PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)

Question 3

Microorganisms that cause disease are____?

Answer 3

Pathogens

Question 4

Which name is NOT used for the department?

Answer 4

Asepsis Department

Question 5

One of the best qualities to have as a Central Service Tech is_____?

Answer 5

Attitude

Question 6

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

Answer 6

D. All of the above

Question 7

Behavior relating to what is ‘right and wrong’ relative to the standards of conduct for your profession is called______?

Answer 7

Ethical Behavior

Question 8

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

Answer 8

None of the above

Question 9

A group of employees from different departments within the healthcare facility that works together to solve operating problems is called a_______?

Answer 9

Cross-Functional Team

Question 10

Bacteria that can live in the absence of atmospheric oxygen are called_____?

Answer 10

Anaerobic

Question 11

The largest customer of Central Service is______?

Answer 11

Operating Room

Question 12

Surgical Instruments should be inspected…

Answer 12

After they are cleaned

Question 13

________are the basic units of all living organisms.

Answer 13

Cells

Question 14

Teamwork in the department can lead to______?

Answer 14

Job Satisfaction

Question 15

The_______is the controlling unit of the cell.

Answer 15

Nucleus

Question 16

Which health vaccine is highly recommended for healthcare workers?

Answer 16

Hep B

Question 17

Bacteria are measured in_________?

Answer 17

Microns

Question 18

Watches and other jewelry should not be worn in the CS department work areas because_____?

Answer 18

They harbor bacteria

Question 19

The first principle in asepsis is_______?

Answer 19

Know what is DIRTY

Question 20

The absence of microorganisms that cause disease is called_______?

Answer 20

Asepsis

Question 21

Which traffic control/dress code requirements apply to being inside the OR during a procedure?

Answer 21

Restricted

Question 22

Under optimal conditions, bacteria and other microorganisms reproduce in a process called __________ approximately every 20 minutes.

Answer 22

Binary Fission

Question 23

__________are the smallest unit that can live, grow, and reproduce.

Answer 23

Cells

Question 24

When DONNING your PPE for decontamination the first item you put on is your_________?

Answer 24

Gown

Question 25

The SECOND principle of asepsis is__________?

Answer 25

Know what is CLEAN

Question 26

The air pressure in the assembly area is__________?

Answer 26

Positive

Question 27

What percentage of bacteria are beneficial and essential to our lives?

Answer 27

95%

Question 28

T/F? The use of fluorescent orange or orange-red biohazard labels to identify contaminated items or regulated waste.

Answer 28

TRUE

Question 29

Microorganisms that cause infections are called?

Answer 29

Pathogens

Question 30

Why should the use of "jargon" be reduced or unused when communicating with staff?

Answer 30

Staff may not understand what you're saying

Question 31

When playing music in the workplace, it is important to...

Answer 31

Play music that is deemed professional

Question 32

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.

Answer 32

Grapevine

Question 33

There are times when changing needs happen during a shift, when these changes happen, Sterile Processing Technicians must look at their department___________.

Answer 33

Communication Board

Question 34

All Sterile Processing technicians should be prepared to provide service during emergencies. To do so, they should:

Answer 34

Study their department's disaster plans and as questions, if necessary.

Question 35

Which of the following is a benefit of Minimally Invasive Surgery(MIS)?

Answer 35

Shorter recovery times

Question 36

Proper air pressure controls help to__________of bacteria-laden particulates and dust from soiled to clean areas.

Answer 36

Prevent the flow

Question 37

The air pressure in the sterile storage area of a Sterile Processing Department should be?

Answer 37

Positive

Question 38

The air pressure in the decontamination are of the Sterile Processing Department should be?

Answer 38

Negative

Question 39

__________are microorganisms capable of forming a thick wall around themselves, enabling them to survive adverse conditions.

Answer 39

Endospores (spores)

Question 40

When a suspected CJD case is scheduled, the following should be performed?

Answer 40

Heat and moisture-sensitive instruments should not be used.

Question 41

Sterile Processing technicians support infection prevention by:

Answer 41

Assembling and packaging instruments in the matter that facilitates the chosen sterilization method, and providing a barrier after sterilization.

Question 42

Artificial nails should not be worn in the Sterile Processing Department because they:

Answer 42

Harbor microorganisms

Question 43

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.

Answer 43

Closed

Question 44

Inanimate objects that can transmit bacteria are called________?

Answer 44

Fomites

Question 45

Floors in the Sterile Processing Department should be________daily.

Answer 45

Wet mopped

Question 46

Most areas of the SPD are considered semi-restricted and the dress codes apply to________?

Answer 46

All who enter

Question 47

Which of the following would be required PPE for working in the decontamination department?

Answer 47

Fluid resistant gown

Question 48

When washing hands, it is important to remember that you need to scrub your hands for at least_________seconds.

Answer 48

20

Question 49

_____is the study of microorganisms.

Answer 49

Microbiology

Question 50

______are abnormal, pathogenic agents that are transmissible and able to induce abnormal folding of specific normal cellular proteins.

Answer 50

Prions