question

What is the Area Temp & Humidity for Decontamination?

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60 deg to 65 deg F, 30% to 60% Humidity

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What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Decontamination?

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10 air exchanges per hour under Negative Pressure

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What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Sterile Storage Area?

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68 deg to 75 deg F, 35% to 70% Humidity

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What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Sterile Storage Area?

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4 air exchanges per hour under Positive Pressure

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What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Prep & Packaging Area?

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68 deg to 73 deg F, Ideal Humidity 50% - not lower than 35%

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What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for the Prep & Packaging Area?

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10 air exchanges per hour under Positive Pressure

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The main role of sterile processing is to:

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Provide dependable reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care.

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Ethics is the practice of:

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Doing the right thing.

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Compliance with OSHA is:

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Required by law.

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Which of the following establishes sterilization practice standards based on opinion, research, and/or theory:

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AAMI

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Recommended practices are:

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Statements of sound principals of practice that are based on scientific data and the opinions of experts.

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EPA, FDA, OSHA and state departments of health (DOH) primarily issue:

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Regulations.

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Standards for CS/SPD practice are written by:

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AAMI

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act provides for which ethical issue?

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Confidentiality

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A rule designed to govern behavior is called a:

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Regulation

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An established norm which is based on theory is called a:

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Standard

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Before a pesticide can be marketed and used in the United States, it must be evaluated and registered by which of the following?

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EPA

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Which of the following regulates and makes sure products are safe and effective before companies put them on the market?

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FDA

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If healthcare facilities reprocess single-use devices, the devices must be cleared by:

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FDA

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How often should cleaning and sterilization instructions be requested from device manufacturers?

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Each time the item is purchased

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Which agency regulates reprocessing of single-use devices?

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FDA

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OSHA has a great effect on CS/SPD by its regulation of occupational exposure to airborne contaminants, exposure from bloodborne pathogens, and which of the following:

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Communication of workplace hazards

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The Medical Device Reporting regulation requires:

answer

Healthcare facilities to report deaths or serious injuries from medical devices.

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Which agency requires that eyewash stations be available for emergency use?

answer

OSHA

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The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard requires that an MSDS must be available for:

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Each chemical in the department

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The Right-to-Know Standard requires employers to have which of the following available for employees?

answer

Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals

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When should a new employee become familiar with MSDS's in CS/SPD?

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On their first day at work

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Which of the following defines what a department MUST do?

answer

Policies

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Steps for performing a task are defined in a:

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Procedure

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Any equipment with a cord that is cracked, frayed or broken should be:

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Disinfected and sent out for repair

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Collection of data and identification of issues are part of what kind of program?

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Quality Assurance

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To ensure that all employees are learning the same information, training should be:

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Standardized

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Annual competency testing is required by:

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JC

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Which branch of science refers to the form and organization of body parts?

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Anatomy

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Which branch of science refers to the function of specific body parts?

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Physiology

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The smallest and most numerous structural units possessing the basic characteristics of life are called:

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Cells

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Which of the following is NOT an environmental factor required for the life of a cell?

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Cold

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The nucleus is the cell's:

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Brain

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DNA is found in which part of the cell?

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Nucleus

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Complex structures with specialized functions within the body are known as:

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Organs

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Red blood cells develop in which part of the body?

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Bone Marrow

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The smallest bones of the body are found in the:

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Middle Ear

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Which of the following supports the tongue and the functions in swallowing?

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Hyoid Bone

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The skull, hyoid, vertebral column, and thoracic cage are part of the:

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Axial Skeleton

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Muscles make up what part of the body's bulk?

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1/2

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Which of the following bones can be found in the axial skeleton?

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Sternum

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Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton?

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Humerus

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The femur, tibia, and fibula are bones of the:

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Lower limbs

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The humerus, radius, and ulna are bones of the:

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Upper limbs

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Smooth muscle cells lack:

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Striations

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What connects muscle to bone?

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Tendons

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Specialized cells responsible for contractions in the body are called:

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Muscles

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Which of the following is the largest organ OF the body?

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Skin

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Nerves and blood supply are located in which layer of the skin?

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Dermis

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Which of the following are responsible for providing immunity?

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White Blood Cells

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The breathing process removes which of the following gases from body cells?

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Carbon Dioxide

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pH is regulated through which system in the body?

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Respiratory

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Which of the following transports food to the stomach?

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Esophagus

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The longest part of the GI tract is the:

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Small Intestine

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Which organ produces bile?

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Liver

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The entire delicate central nervous system is protected by:

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Bony Encasement

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The portion of the brain responsible for consciousness is the:

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Cerebrum

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Which of the following is a function of the voluntary nervous system?

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Skeletal Muscle Contractions

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Which of the following is a function of the autonomic nervous system?

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Heart Rate

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Where is the tympanic membrane located?

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The Ear

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The bladder, ureters, and kidneys are part of the:

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Urinary System

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The seminal vesicles and bulbourethral glands are part of the:

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Male Reproductive System

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It is important for the CS/SPD technician to learn anatomy and physiology in order to:

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Recognize where instruments are used

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The term pathogenic means:

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Disease-Producing

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What color do Gram-Positive microorganisms stain?

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Blue or Purple

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What color do Gram-Negative microorganisms stain?

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Red or Pink

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Microorganisms are measured in:

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Microns

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The shape of Streptococcus is:

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Spherical

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The shape of a Spirochete is:

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Spiral

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Bacteria are unicellular and reproduce by:

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Binary Fission

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What is the shape of Cocci?

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Round

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Which type of microorganism has the ability to slow down its metabolism and become dormant?

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Gram-Positive Bacillus

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Rod-Shaped bacteria are called:

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Bacilli

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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a bacteria to survive?

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Bright Light

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Which of the following is used to test the effectiveness of sterilization cycles?

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Spores

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A dehydrated cell with a thick, shell-like wall is know as a:

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Spore

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A microorganism that has a slime-like outer covering is called a:

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Capsule

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In order to survive, aerobic bacteria require:

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Oxygen

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CJD is caused by:

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Prions

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Protozoa are:

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Single-Celled Microorganisms

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Which of the following requires a living host to multiply?

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Viruses

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Which of the following pathogens is the cause of tuberculosis?

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Mycobacteria

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Which of the following is true of fungi?

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They include single celled yeasts

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Which of the following diseases is NOT caused by a virus?

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CJD

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Prions are of concern in health care because they:

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Are difficult to kill by usual sterilization methods

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Which of the following BEST describes a prion?

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An Abnormal Protein

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Staphylococcus Aureus is a:

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Gram-Positive Coccus

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VRE can survive on the hands for:

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Hours

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A healthcare-acquired infection is generally termed a:

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Nosocomial Infection

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Healthcare-acquired infections account for more than:

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90,000 deaths annually

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The principal living reservoir of human disease comes from:

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The Human Body

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Water that has been contaminated by the feces of humans and other animals is most notably responsible for:

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Gastrointestinal Disease

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The principal route of nosocomial infections is:

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Direct Contact

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The general term for any inanimate object involved in the spread of infection is:

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Fomite

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Which of the following is NOT a disease spread by droplets?

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Measles

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The pathogens that cause tuberculosis, whooping cough, pneumonia, measles, mumps, and smallpox are discharged through the:

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Respiratory Tract

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Living things responsible for causing disease are called:

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Vectors

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One of the most common portals of exit in disease transmission is:

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The Respiratory Tract

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An infection caused by a needle stick enters through which portal of entry?

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Parenteral Tissue

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The single most effective way to prevent infection is to:

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Wash Hands

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The MINIMUM time needed for effective hand washing is:

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15 seconds

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Unless the water turns off automatically, the water should be:

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Turned off using a disposable towel

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Bloodborne pathogen exposure is regulated by:

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OSHA

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Which concentration is most effective in alcohol hand sanitizers?

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60% to 95%

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Waterless hand antiseptics are NOT appropriate when:

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Hands are visually soiled

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Under standard precautions, all blood and other potentially infectious materials are:

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Handled as if they were infectious

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A confidential medical evaluation must be performed any time:

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An employee is exposed to blood or body fluid

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According to AAMI, "The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use" defines":

answer

Cleaning

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According to OSHA, the use of physical or chemical means to inactivate bloodborne pathogens from a surface is known as:

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Decontamination

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What is the first step in the decontamination process?

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Manual and/or automated, mechanical cleaning

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Microorganisms on contaminated items are referred to as:

answer

Bioburden

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Which of the following terms refers to disease-producing microorganisms?

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Pathogens

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The number of air exchanges in the decontamination area should be:

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10

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The ventilation system in the decontamination area must be maintained at:

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Negative Pressure

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OSHA recommends that contaminated scrub attire be:

answer

Laundered by the facility

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When a new medical device is purchased and received into SPD, what information must the technician have before processing it?

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Request written instructions for processing from the manufacturer

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A solution is considered neutral when the pH is:

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7

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A solution having a pH of 9 is:

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Alkaline

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Enzyme-based detergents contain organic substances that assist in the breakdown of:

answer

Protein soils and blood

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What is the temperature range for enzymatic cleaners?

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109 to 140 degrees F

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A proteolytic enzyme detergent breaks down:

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Blood

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Which of the following should never be used to remove gross soil on instruments?

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Saline

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Before any item with multiple parts is cleaned, it must be:

answer

Disassembled

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Metal-bristled brushes may be used to clean:

answer

Tungsten carbide jaws of needle holders

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The final rinse in the cleaning process should be performed using:

answer

Treated Water

question

The mechanical action in the automated cleaning process that uses sound waves and imploding bubbles is called:

answer

Cavitation

question

Prior to processing instruments in an ultrasonic cleaner:

answer

The gross soil should be removed

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Powered equipment should be:

answer

Cleaned as specified by the manufacturer

question

Generally, fiberoptic light cables should be cleaned:

answer

Using a soft cloth and detergent

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Before it is manually cleaned, what must be done to a flexible endoscope?

answer

It must be tested for leaks

question

All instruments and devices received from another facility should be:

answer

Completely reprocessed

question

What material can be used as a simple test to check the functioning of the ultrasonic cleaner?

answer

Aluminum Foil

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The TOSI line of products is used to verify the effectiveness of:

answer

Mechanical washers

question

The process that kills most microorganisms but not necessarily spores is known as:

answer

High-level disinfection

question

According to Spaulding's classification of medical devices, a semi-critical item requires which form of disinfection?

answer

High-level

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Which level of disinfection is needed for the destruction of HIV?

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Low-level

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The ability of a disinfectant to perform correctly depends on:

answer

Whether it remains wet for the stated amount of time

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Sodium hypochlorite belongs to which class of disinfectants?

answer

Halogens

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Which of the following disinfectants should NEVER be used as an environmental disinfectant?

answer

Glutaraldehyde

question

Which of the following will be noted on an improperly cleaned instrument that has been disinfected in ortho-phthaldehyde?

answer

Blue-Stain

question

Which of the following areas of information is NOT necessary to be recorded on the high-level disinfectant record?

answer

Whether the item was completely dry

question

Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: textiles, non-wovens, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches and rolls, and rigid sterilization containers

answer

Steam

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Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: textiles, non-wovens, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches and rolls, Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches, polyethylene, and most rigid sterilization containers

answer

Ethylene Oxide

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Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: polyolefin wraps, Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches, and certain rigid sterilization containers

answer

Low-Temperature Gas Plasma (LTGP)

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Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: Metal and glass containers, aluminum foil, glassine envelopes

answer

Dry Heat

question

Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: Non-woven cellulosic wrap (paper) and certain containers

answer

Ozone

question

Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: polyolefin wraps and Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches that have been validated for use with low-temperature hydrogen peroxide

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Low-Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide (V-Pro 1 Low Temperature Sterilization System)

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The unit calls for a patient-cooling machine. Which of the following would be sent?

answer

Hypo/Hyperthermia machine

question

Which of the following pieces of equipment is used in the prevention of blood clots?

answer

Sequential compression device

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Patient care equipment MUST be processed:

answer

After each use

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Before being disinfected, patient care equipment should be:

answer

Cleaned with detergent

question

What is the BEST way to transport an IV Pump to CS/SPD after patient use?

answer

In a covered cart or closed bag

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Which disinfectant is to be used for patient care equipment?

answer

The disinfectant recommended by the device manufacturer

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Which of the following is NOT part of the FINAL preparation of patient care equipment for re-use?

answer

Placement of disassembled parts into a plastic bag

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A small cut is noted in the cord of an IV Pump that has been disinfected. Which of the following steps should the CS/SPD technician take?

answer

Send to the biomedical engineering department

question

Patient care equipment that is soiled needs to be:

answer

Contained during transport

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There is a high patient census, and there are no IV Pumps available in the CS/SPD department for distribution. Which of the following steps should be taken?

answer

Have staff check the units more frequently

question

Which series of stainless steel is used to manufacture malleable retractors?

answer

300

question

Which of the following would be used to hold back tissue or organs?

answer

Retractor

question

The weakest part of the instrument is/are the:

answer

Box Lock

question

What is the most difficult part of a hemostat to clean?

answer

Box Lock

question

What is the FINAL stage in manufacturing a surgical grade instrument?

answer

Passivation

question

Scissors with black handles are often referred to as:

answer

Super Sharps

question

The layer of a surgical instrument created by the passivation process is called:

answer

Chromium oxide

question

How is an instrument with tungsten carbide inserts identified?

answer

Gold Handles

question

What type of finish on a surgical instrument is used for laser procedures?

answer

Ebonized

question

Which of the following lubricants is recommended for use on surgical instruments?

answer

Water-based

question

The chromium oxide layer is intended to make an instrument:

answer

Resistant to corrosion

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Unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer, an instrument should be lubricated:

answer

Every time it is used

question

When testing a scissor for sharpness, it is important to:

answer

Make several cuts in the testing material

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When the jaws of a stainless steel needle holder becomes worn, the needle holder MUST be:

answer

Discarded

question

A crack in a hand-held instrument would MOST likely be found in the:

answer

Box Lock

question

Cracked insulation on a laparoscopic instrument can cause:

answer

Electrical Shock

question

Power equipment should be lubricated:

answer

According to manufacturer's instructions

question

When labeling a rigid scope for sterilization, which of the following information is NOT required?

answer

Surgeon's name

question

Black dots in a fiber optic light cable indicate:

answer

There is damage to the glass rods

question

Which of the following is NOT a method for checking the visual clarity of a rigid endoscope?

answer

Using a leak tester

question

When marking and identifying instruments, which of the following should NEVER be used?

answer

Engraving

question

The air flow in the preparation and packaging area must be maintained at:

answer

Positive Pressure

question

The preparation and packaging area MUST have an air exchange rate of:

answer

10 per hour

question

What is the acceptable temperature range for the prep and packaging area?

answer

68 deg F - 73 deg F (20-23 deg C)

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The IDEAL humidity level in the prep and packaging area should be:

answer

50%

question

If a non-perforated tray is used for the sterilization of instruments sets, it MUST be:

answer

Tilted on the sterilizer rack

question

The floors in the preparation area should be:

answer

Wet-mopped daily

question

Where should the heavier instruments be placed when assembling a set containing heave and delicate instruments?

answer

On the bottom of the set

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Which of the following can be done to aid in the drying of wrapped instrument sets?

answer

Place a towel in the bottom of the tray

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Which of the following should be used to write on the count sheets and tray lists?

answer

Permanent, non-toxic ink

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Where should the chemical indicator be placed in a wrapped set of instruments?

answer

The center of the set

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Multi-layer container systems should have chemical indicators placed in:

answer

Each level

question

What is the MAXIMUM size and weight of a textile pack?

answer

12" X 12" X 20", 12 pounds

question

Basin sets must be prepared for sterilization with:

answer

An absorbent material between each basin

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Which of the following is NOT one of the basic principles of packaging?

answer

The material must be acceptable for all types of sterilization

question

Steriliant penetration can be inhibited by using:

answer

A wrapper that is too large

question

Approximately how much space should be left between an item and the inside edges of a peel pouch?

answer

1"

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Which of the following packaging materials is acceptable for Steam sterilization?

answer

Non-woven wraps

question

Which of the following packaging materials is acceptable for Low-Temperature Gas Plasma (LTGP) and Ozone sterilization

answer

Tyvek

question

Tamper-evident seals on rigid containers include:

answer

Latches and locks

question

When rigid containers are processed in a steam sterilizer, they MUST be placed:

answer

Flat on the cart during sterilzation

question

The absence of all forms of microbial life, including spores, is known as:

answer

Sterility

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The sterilizer's heat-sensing thermometer is located in the:

answer

Drain line

question

In non-tabletop steam sterilizer's, where are PCDs (Process Challenge Devices or test packs) placed to present the greatest challenge to the steam sterilizer?

answer

Over the drain

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The three parameters of steam sterilization are:

answer

Steam under pressure, time and temperature

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Which of the following is the minimum exposure time for wrapped goods in a prevac steam cycle at 275 deg F (135 deg C)?

answer

3 minutes

question

Immediate-use steam sterilization (flash) is appropriate when:

answer

A one-of-a-kind instrument is dropped

question

Unless otherwise specified by the device manufacturer, instruments used on patients with known or suspected CJD should be:

answer

Decontaminated as usual

question

Which of the following is the recommended cycle for processing decontaminated instruments from a suspected CJD case?

answer

18 minutes, 273 deg F (134 deg C), prevac cycle

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For sterilization to occur, steam must:

answer

Make direct contact with all surfaces

question

Which step should be taken when a wet pack is noticed while unloading the sterilizer?

answer

Reprocess the item

question

Which method of sterilization is used to sterilize liquids?

answer

Gravity steam

question

Which of the following can occur if packages are moist at the end of the steam cycle?

answer

Bacteria can wick into the package

question

For sterilization, paper-plastic peel packages should be placed:

answer

On their edge

question

In a mixed load of textile and metal goods the textile packs should be placed:

answer

On the top rack

question

For sterilization, basin sets should be positioned:

answer

Tilted on their side

question

Stacking of rigid sterilization containers on the autoclave rack is permitted when:

answer

The manufacturer provides technical data stating that is is acceptable

question

What is used to verify that the sterilizer air removal mechanism is functioning properly?

answer

Bowie Dick Test

question

Which of the following monitoring methods verifies that conditions within the load were adequate to kill bacterial spores?

answer

Biological

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What is the correct action to take if a written item needs to be removed from the load record?

answer

Draw a line through the item and initial

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The Bowie Dick test is considered which type of monitoring process?

answer

Chemical

question

A Class 5 indicator is called a(n)?

answer

Integrator or Integrating Indicator

question

A Class 1 indicator is also referred to as:

answer

Process Indicators or External CIs (Chemical Indicator) (example: Indicator Tape)

question

An example of a Class 2 indicator is:

answer

The Bowie Dick test

question

An example of a Class 3 indicator or Single-variable indicator is:

answer

A glass ampule containing a chemical that melts when the sterilization temp is achieved

question

Emulating indicators (Class 6 indicators) should be used:

answer

Only in the specific cycle for which they are labeled

question

The Bowie Dick test is used to monitor:

answer

Dynamic-air-removal cycles

question

What should be done if the Bowie Dick test fails the FIRST time?

answer

Report to the Supervisor for further instruction

question

Which of the following is the correct sterilizer setting for the Bowie Dick test?

answer

3-1/2 to 4 minutes at 270 deg F (134 deg C) dynamic-air-removal

question

The most commonly available Dynamic-air-removal (Pre-vac) steam sterilization cycle for wrapped items is:

answer

3 minutes at 275 deg F (135 deg C) and 28 to 30 psi

question

If a biological test is performed daily, how often is it necessary to incubate a control biological indicator?

answer

Once a day, and if a new lot number is used

question

In the even of a positive BI, how many loads should be recalled?

answer

All loads back to the last negative BI

question

Routine BI testing for steam sterilizers should be performed AT LEAST:

answer

Weekly

question

All loads containing implantable devices should be:

answer

Monitored with a BI

question

When testing rigid sterilization containers, the BI should be placed:

answer

As recommended by the manufacturer of the the container

question

Sterilized packs are MOST likely to become contaminated:

answer

Within the first hour of sterilization

question

When cooled items are unloaded from the steam sterilizer rack, they should be handled with:

answer

Clean hands

question

The risk of fire with EO can be minimized by mixing:

answer

EO with HCFC or CO2

question

What is the MAXIMUM number of 100% EO cartridges permitted by OSHA to be stored OUTSIDE of a flammable goods cabinet?

answer

12

question

What are the MINIMUM air exchanges to be maintained in an area where 100% EO cartridges or EO mixture cylinders are stored?

answer

10

question

At the end of the EO sterilization cycle, the EO cartridges and the gloves used to handle them should be:

answer

Discarded

question

The basic parameters of gas sterilization in a 100% EO sterilizer are concentration, exposure time, :

answer

Humidity and temperature

question

Which of the following is CRITICAL to EO penetration of bacterial cells?

answer

Humidity

question

The cycle phase in an EO sterilizer when the cycle is held at the specified temperature and concentration for a specified time is called:

answer

Exposure

question

Which of the following packaging materials is NOT recommended for EO sterilization?

answer

Nylon

question

Generally, the EO biological test pack is placed in the:

answer

Geometric center of the load

question

One or more air samples representing a full-shift exposure to EO are taken to comply with OSHA's:

answer

Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs)

question

The Action Level for EO exposure is:

answer

0.5 ppm

question

Which of the following should NOT be processed in a Low Temperature Gas Plasma (LTGP) sterilizer?

answer

Gauze sponges

question

The parameters for Low Temperature Gas Plasma (LTGP) sterilization are:

answer

Time, temperature, hydrogen peroxide gas plasma

question

Which of the following microorganisms is used to biologically monitor the Low Temperature Gas Plasma (LTGP) sterilizer?

answer

Geobacillus stearothermophilus

question

Items to be sterilized in Low Temperature Gas Plasma (LTGP) must be packaged in:

answer

Non-cellulose-based material

question

Microbial kill in the Ozone sterilizer is achieved through a process called:

answer

Oxidation

question

Which of the following devices are compatible with Ozone sterilization?

answer

Stainless instruments

question

Which of the following microorganisms is used to biologically monitor the Ozone sterilizer?

answer

Geobacillus stearothermophilus

question

The packaging of choice for dry heat sterilization is:

answer

Aluminum foil

question

Which of the following microorganisms is used to biologically monitor the dry heat sterilizer?

answer

Bacillus atrophaeus

question

Which of the following is a wet sterilization system for unwrapped items?

answer

Peracetic acid

question

Sterile items that are protected from the environment have been proven to remain sterile:

answer

Indefinitely

question

The period of time during which a sterile item is considered safe to use is known as:

answer

Shelf life

question

Which of the following factors is a reason for assigning an expiration date to a product?

answer

Package degradation

question

A package must be visually inspected for integrity:

answer

Every time it is handled

question

Sterile trays that might be subjected to storage challenges should be:

answer

Placed in a sterility maintenance cover

question

What should be done if a sterile basin set is dropped on the floor?

answer

Send it to be reprocessed

question

The Sterile Storage area should be located:

answer

Adjacent to the sterilization area

question

Humidity can be measure in the Sterile Storage area by using a:

answer

Hygrometer

question

The number of air exchanges per hour in the Sterile Storage areas should be at least:

answer

4

question

The Sterile Storage area should be maintained at:

answer

Positive pressure

question

All supplies in Sterile Storage must be how many inches from the floor?

answer

8 to 10

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The relative humidity in the Sterile Storage area should not exceed:

answer

70%

question

The temperature in the Sterile Storage area should not exceed:

answer

75 deg F (24 deg C)

question

It is important to control the humidity in the Sterile Storage area in order to prevent:

answer

The growth of microorganisms

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The bottom shelf of storage carts should be:

answer

Solid

question

Sterile items stored on the top shelf must be how far from the fire sprinkler head?

answer

18 inches

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Shelving in the Sterile Storage area must be how far from the outside walls?

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2 inches

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Shipping cartons are not acceptable storage containers in the Sterile Storage area because they:

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Harbor soil

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Rotating stock to ensure using the oldest supplies first is known as:

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FIFO (First In, First Out)

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Before releasing an item to fill a sterile supply order, all of the following must be checked EXCEPT:

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Cost effectiveness data

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Which of the following is NOT an element of a distribution system?

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Purchasing

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Which area is the first to accept responsibility for all supplies in the facility?

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Receiving

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Supplies should NEVER be stored:

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On the floor

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Which of the following is NOT a necessary requirement of a requisition?

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It must have the facility's phone number

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Transportation carts should be cleaned AT LEAST:

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Daily

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Which distribution system requires the using department to be responsible for maintaining inventory levels?

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Demand distribution

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Par levels should be based on:

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Actual use

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Demand distribution systems are:

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Labor intensive

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Which type of inventory distribution system requires the use of a predetermined inventory list?

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Par level

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A simple but labor-intensive system is the:

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Demand system

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The most efficient distribution system is the:

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Total exchange cart

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The computerized locked supply system is a variation of the :

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Par level system

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Which of the following is NOT considered a specialty cart?

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Exchange

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An effective case cart system requires:

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Good communication

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Just-in-time distribution systems are also known as:

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Stockless distribution systems

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The inventory of medical and surgical supplies can represent up to what percentage of a facility's operating budget?

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40%

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An ongoing inventory management system is known as:

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Perpetual inventory system

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The reorder point is the:

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Lowest amount of stock

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Ordering the optimum quantity of an item based on historical data is known as:

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Economical order quantity

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Bar-coding of instrument sets is an integral part of:

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Tracking systems

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The basic requirements for bacteria to survive are:

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Warmth, Food, Water, Alkaline pH, Elimination of Waste material, & Oxygen

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Bacteria that require oxygen are called:

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Aerobes

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Bacteria that do NOT require oxygen are called:

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Anaerobes

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Streptococci are:

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Round-shaped Gram-Positive organisms

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Mycobacteria, which are responsible for tuberculosis, are:

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Rod-shaped Gram-Positive organisms

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Enterococci are:

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Round-shaped Gram-Positive organisms

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Staphylococci are:

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Round-shaped Gram-Positive organisms.

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Staphylococcus Aureus is most commonly referred to as:

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MRSA

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Gram-Negative Bacilli are:

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Rod-shaped

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E. Coli is:

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Gram-Negative Bacilli

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The 3 areas in SPD that should have negative air pressure are:

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The Decontamination Area, the Sterilizer Access Area & the EVS closet

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