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In cleaning and sterilization process of instruments, final rinse refers to
A. Final cleaning of instruments in detergents before they are placed in the sterilizer B. The final rinse cycle of the sterilizer C. Removing chemical residues and debris from instrument with deionized or reverse osmosis water D. Thoroughly cleaning the instruments with softened water - ANSWER- C. Removing chemical residues and debris from instrument with deionized or reverse osmosis water
A molecular reaction that creates an uncontrolled release of energy is called
A. combustion B. polymerization C. fire D. Vaporization - ANSWER- B. polymerization
What is the required air pressure level in the decontamination area relative to the surrounding areas?
A. A positive air pressure B. A negative air pressure C. Atmospheric pressure D. Neutral air pressure - ANSWER- B. A negative air pressure
How should basin sets be placed in steam sterilizer?
A. placed on edge B. loaded first C. placed in an upright position D. placed in a wire basket - ANSWER- A. placed on edge
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What is worn to protect the technicians in the decontamination area from contamination
A. SCRUB
B. PPE
C. HAZMAT suit D. Street clothes - ANSWER- B. PPE
A proactive process designed to predict and prevent future adverse outcomes
A. Lean B. Root Cause Analysis C. Failure mode and effect analysis D. Six Sigma - ANSWER- C. Failure mode and effect analysis
The relative humidity of the sterile storage area should be:
A. less than 80% B. less than 70% C. less than 50% D. less than 30% - ANSWER- B. less than 70%
Which organization develops nationally recognized Standards, Recommended Practices and Guidelines for the PeriOperative setting?
A. AORN
B. AAMI
C. OSHA
D. FDA - ANSWER- A. AORN
Surgical procedure to straighten the bone and cartilage that divides the two nostrils
A. Nasoplasty B. Rhinoplasty C. Arthroplasty D. Septoplasty - ANSWER- D. Septoplasty
What FDA device classification does Chemical indicators fall into?
A. Class I
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A.Efficient time management B.Overstocked supply C.Efficient use of space D.A and C - ANSWER- D.A and C
The activities of reprocessing soiled goods and sterilizing devices to make them ready for the next procedure are conducted in _______
A. The decontamination area B. Various department of the health facility C. A centralized location of the health facility D. The surgery room - ANSWER- C. A centralized location of the health facility
The distribution system which involves replacing a freshly loaded supply cart for an identical cart that has been depleted on a patient unit is called : A. Requisition system B. Case cart system C. Exchange cart system D. Max cart system - ANSWER- C. Exchange cart system
Which class of disinfectants do Phenolics belong to?
A. Sterilizers B. High-level disinfectants C. Intermediate to low-level disinfectants D. Intermediate to high level disinfectants - ANSWER- C. Intermediate to low-level disinfectants
What type of hepatitis vaccine is strongly recommended for most healthcare workers?
A. Hepatitis A B. Hepatitis B C. Hepatitis C D. Hepatitis D - ANSWER- B. Hepatitis B
Case carts can be used for general supply replenishment
A. True B. False - ANSWER- B. False
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What is OSHA-PEL's 8-hour TWA limit for the Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2)?
A. 0.1 ppm B. 0.2 ppm C. 1 ppm D. 5 ppm - ANSWER- C. 1 ppm
Which of the following are removed by water softeners?
A. Calcium and magnesium B. Iron and pyrogens C. Silicates and pyrogens D. Chloride and iron - ANSWER- A. Calcium and magnesium
Where should 100% ethylene oxide gas canisters be stored?
A. Outside the building B. In the deep freezer C. next to the fire extinguisher D. in a chemical storage cabinet - ANSWER- D. in a chemical storage cabinet What is the recommended temperature for the sterile storage area?
A. 15°C (59°F)
B. 20°C (68°F)
C. 24°C (75°F)
D. 30°C (86°F) - ANSWER- C. 24°C (75°F)
What should be done if a reusable sterile basin set is dropped on the floor?
A. check it to be sure that it did not break B. return it to the shelf to be used first C. send it to be reprocessed D. check it to be sure that it did not break - ANSWER- C. send it to be reprocessed
Which of the following is NOT a reason for tracking supplies, equipment and instruments?
A. meet CDC and OSHA requirements B. assist with quality processes C. measure item usage D. ensure that items can be quickly located - ANSWER- A. meet CDC and OSHA requirements
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B. Tyvek C. Paper containing cellulose D. None of the above - ANSWER- C. Paper containing cellulose
How does biofilm impact the cleaning process?
A. It can contaminate the air in Central Service areas B. It encourages rust and stains C. It prevents antimicrobial agents from reaching microorganisms D. All of the above - ANSWER- C. It prevents antimicrobial agents from reaching microorganisms
Vital organs in the body are protected by?
A. Circulatory system B. Muscular system C. Endocrine system D. Skeletal system - ANSWER- D. Skeletal system
Which of the following devices are compatible with ozone sterilization?
A. flexible endoscopes B. stainless steel instruments C. woven textiles D. natural rubber and latex E. natural rubber and latex - ANSWER- B. stainless steel instruments
Instrument washer sterilizers provide:
A. dry heat sterilization B. a decontamination process C. flash sterilization for immediate patient use D. terminal sterilization - ANSWER- B. a decontamination process
CS technician must inspect endoscopes for cracks and exposed wires to ensure the ______is not compromised
A. installation B. assembling C. insulation
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D. instrument software - ANSWER- C. insulation
Which of the following agencies regulate EtO?
A. OSHA, CDC, EPA
B. OSHA, JC, CDC
C. OSHA, AAMI, CDC
D. OSHA, EPA, FDA - ANSWER- D. OSHA, EPA, FDA
Where should the Bowie-dick test be placed in a sterilizer rack?
A. Placed on the top shelf of the rack B. placed outside the sterilizer chamber C. placed on the bottom shelf over the drain D. none of the above - ANSWER- C. placed on the bottom shelf over the drain
Which of these refers to the use of heat to kill all microorganisms
A. Thermal Disinfection B. High-level Disinfection C. Mechanical Disinfection D. high-voltage disinfection - ANSWER- A. Thermal Disinfection
The body that requires preventive maintenance standards be established for medical equipment is?
A. Joint Commission B. AAMI C. AORN D. OSHA - ANSWER- A. Joint Commission
The process by which microorganisms reproduce is known as:
A. Binary fusion B. Bilateral Reproduction C. Binary Fission D. Multiplication - ANSWER- C. Binary Fission
What word element tells the primary meaning of a word?
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What is the function of wicking materials?
A.hold water away from the bottom of instrument trays B.dry instruments before sterilization C.cushion instruments from the extreme force in steam sterilizer chambers D.allow air removal, steam penetration and facilitate drying - ANSWER- C.cushion instruments from the extreme force in steam sterilizer chambers
What happens if there is a discrepancy between the IFU and current standards and recommended practice on the use of a device?
A. IFU will override professional standards B. Professional standards will override IFU C. Technician should use his judgement D. Scientific judgment be applied to make the best medical decision that promotes the safety of patient - ANSWER- D. Scientific judgment be applied to make the best medical decision that promotes the safety of patient
During handwashing, hands should be lathered and scrubbed for at least:
A. 10 seconds B. 15 seconds C. 20 seconds D. 30 seconds - ANSWER- C. 20 seconds
In order to elevate the temperature in a steam sterilizer, which of the following must be done?
A.decrease the steam pressure B.achieve ambient pressure C.increase the steam pressure D.inject boiler amines - ANSWER- C.increase the steam pressure
According to Spaulding classification ________ are classified as non-critical
A. Flexible endoscope B. Cardiac Catheter C. Implant D. Blood pressure cuff - ANSWER- D. Blood pressure cuff
Which of the following means "beside or near"?
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A. Para B. Peri C. Intra D. Nect - ANSWER- A. Para
Why does the ultrasonic tank needs to be degassed?
A.Excess bubbles make it difficult to see items being cleaned. B.Excess bubbles decrease the temperature of the tank C.Excess bubbles from filling reduce the energy of the cavitation process D.Excess bubbles reduce the effectiveness of the detergent - ANSWER- C.Excess bubbles from filling reduce the energy of the cavitation process
Central Service technicians assigned to the clean assembly, and sterile storage area should wear
A. Fluid-resistant gowns B. Fluid resistant shoe Covers C. Surgical Scrubs and Hair Covering D. Utility gloves - ANSWER- C. Surgical Scrubs and Hair Covering
Which of the following is used to treat the final rinse water used for cleaning?
A.Vaporization B.Distillation C.Deionization D.Reverse osmosis - ANSWER- C.Deionization
A process that looks backwards at an event to help prevent it from reoccurring is known as:
A.Troubleshoot B.Assessment C.Reverse analysis D.Root Cause Analysis - ANSWER- D.Root Cause Analysis
Hemigastrectomy stands for?
A. Surgical removal of the thyroid gland B. Surgical removal of the uterus C. Surgical removal of the Hernia
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A.Try to fix it if you think you know how to B.process the scope following routine cleaning instructions C.remove the scope from service and send for repair D.process it but label it as needing repair - ANSWER- C.remove the scope from service and send for repair
Dry steam in a sterilizer cycle causes
A.expired linen packs to be re-sterilized much quicker B.Wrapped items in the sterilizer to remain hot much longer and microorganisms killed quicker C.Items in the sterilizer to remain dry and microorganisms cannot be killed readily D.Items in the sterilizer to remain dry and microorganisms killed readily - ANSWER- C.Items in the sterilizer to remain dry and microorganisms cannot be killed readily
Mesophile is an organism that grows best at body temperature of
A.57 degrees F B.58 degrees F C.98 degrees F D.118 degrees F - ANSWER- C.98 degrees F
The process by which Ethylene Oxide (EtO) destroys microorganisms resulting in the inability of the cell to normally metabolize, reproduce or both is known as:
A.Sterilization B.Alkylation C.metabolization D.Deoxidation - ANSWER- B.Alkylation
Which of the following provides specific information about a set of instruments in a tray?
A.Manufactur`s IFU B.Safe data sheet C.Count sheet D.Case cart - ANSWER- C.Count sheet
The process of pre-cleaning should begin:
A.Immediately after instruments are inspected B.As soon as devices reach the Central Service area
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C.Before items are sorted D.Immediately after the completion of an invasive procedure - ANSWER- D.Immediately after the completion of an invasive procedure
As part of releasing a patient care equipment like Intravenous pump, the CS technician must ensure
A.Safety Data Sheet is included B.Freshly charged backup battery is included C.Manufacturer`s manual is included D.It is tagged with information on when it was last serviced - ANSWER- B.Freshly charged backup battery is included
The best choice for high level disinfection of instruments would be:
A.Phenolics B.OPA C.Chlorine D.Iodophors - ANSWER- B.OPA
What is not true about the used of mechanical washers?
A.Trays with lids should be opened B.Instruments should be disassembled and opened C.Multi-level trays should be separated D.All items should be washed on the same cycle - ANSWER- D.All items should be washed on the same cycle
Which of the following are classified as high-level disinfectants?
A.Glutaraldehyde and Phenolics B.Quaternary ammonium compounds and phenolics C.Halogens and OPA D.Glutaraldehyde and OPA - ANSWER- D.Glutaraldehyde and OPA
A prion is which of the following?
A.Virus B.Bacteria C.Fungus
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Tetanus which does not require free oxygen to grow is classified as:
A.Aerobic B.Vegetative C.Anaerobic D.Cytoplasm - ANSWER- C.Anaerobic
The purpose of material safety data sheets (MSDS) is to provide:
A.Information about chemicals used by employees B.Cleaning instructions for medical devices C.Operating instructions for medical devices D.Set assembly instructions for endoscopes - ANSWER- A.Information about chemicals used by employees
Which of the following is the flexible connective tissue that provides framework to the body?
A.ligament B.nerve C.muscle D.cartilage - ANSWER- D.cartilage
What is the purpose of a suction stylet?
A.provide a measuring guide for the surgeon B.clean the suction in the decontamination area C.unclog the suction during surgery D.facilitate the sterilization process - ANSWER- C.unclog the suction during surgery
When placing packages on shelves, heavy items should be placed
A.on the lowest shelf B.on the top shelves C.on the middle shelves D.on any shelf - ANSWER- C.on the middle shelves
Which of the following is newest sterilization method?
A.Ozone
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B.Ethylene Oxide C.Hydrogen Peroxide D.Sodium Hydroxide - ANSWER- A.Ozone
Which of these the following order indicates items are needed immediately, or at once?
A.STOCK
B.STAT
C.CASE CART
D.REQUISITION - ANSWER- B.STAT
Which agency regulates reprocessing of single-use devices
A.AORN
B.SGNA
C.AAMI
D.FDA - ANSWER- D.FDA
Which phase of Ethylene oxide cycle is the residual gas removed from the instruments?
A.Evacuation B.Conditioning C.Aeration D.Exposure - ANSWER- C.Aeration
Which of the following glands is considered the "master gland" and is located at the base of the brain?
A.Thyroid B.Adrenal C.Pituitary D.Pancreas - ANSWER- C.Pituitary
The inventory control method in which the supplier owns the inventory and does not charge the healthcare facility for it until it is used or lost is referred to as the __________ method
A.consignment B.safety stock C.prestock system D.external inventory - ANSWER- A.consignment
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A.Ovaries B.Prostate Gland C.Uterus D.Fallopian Tubes - ANSWER- B.Prostate Gland
Coccus is a ____ shaped bacteria
A.Rod B.Round C.Spiral D.Star - ANSWER- B.Round
Which agency protects workers from occupationally caused illnesses and injuries?
A.FDA
B.EPA
C. AORN
D.OSHA - ANSWER- D.OSHA
Should a Joint Commission survey show failure to meet standards, the hospital can lose accreditation by federal and state governments resulting in:
A.Loss of Medicare and Medicaid payments B.Failure to receive required state licenses C.Increases in facility operating costs - ANSWER- A.Loss of Medicare and Medicaid payments
What is the preferred pH for detergent used for most cleaning processes?
A.High pH B.Low pH C.It depends on the water temperature and exposure time. D.Neutral pH - ANSWER- D.Neutral pH
Endoscopes are often processed in a mechanical unit called
A.a flush-pulse endoscope reprocessor B.an automatic endoscope reprocessor C.a washer-decontaminator D.an ultrasonic cleaner - ANSWER- B.an automatic endoscope reprocessor
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Which of the following endoscope would be dispensed for a procedure that require visualization of the lower part of the large intestine?
A.ureteroscope B.gastroscope C.colonoscope D.sigmoidoscope - ANSWER- D.sigmoidoscope
Tests which use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of the sterilization process and provide a direct measure of lethality is referred to as:
A.Ampulization Tests B.Biological Tests C.Chemical Integrator Tests D.Chemical Indicator Tests - ANSWER- B.Biological Tests
Which of the following would you consider the most efficient type of dry heat sterilizer?
A.the mechanical convection sterilizer B.the gravity convection sterilizer C.the special purpose dry heat oven D.the dynamic air removal sterilizer - ANSWER- A.the mechanical convection sterilizer
Which of the following requirements are important for low temperature sterilization?
A.Monitoring B.Quality Assurance C.Effectiveness D.All of the above - ANSWER- D.All of the above
The amount of EtO that remains inside material after sterilization is called:
A.Leftover B.Sediment C.Residual D.Silt - ANSWER- C.Residual
Which of the following is not considered to be a category of quality control indicators in Central Service?
