Final Exam

Hydrogen peroxide kills microorganisms by a process called oxidation

Documentation of immediate use steam sterilization cycles should include

Most Central Service departments employ some sort of automated information managment system.

Sterilizer load records should contain

Personal development is mandatory while professional development is only needed for career advancement.

A device's compatibility with a specific sterilization process should be obtained from the device's manufacturer

Which of these traffic control/dress code requirements applies to the clean assembly area of Central Service?

Laser finished instruments are coated with a durable protective finish that cannot be chipped or scratched.

The quality method failure mode and effects analysis is a

The amount of time an item must remain wet with a disinfectant to achieve disinfection is called.

Cellulose materials cannot be processed within a hydrogen peroxide sterilizer

Some plastics including formulations of spun-bonded polyolefin are intended for use in these sterilization processes

This process allows a person to understand someone else's needs

To sterilize items using IUSS, the item's manufacturer instructions must state the item can be sterilized using IUSS.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of an instrument tracking system?

The basics of aseptic technique

Supplies such as disposable wraps are called

Instrument marking tape should be wrapped approximately ____ around the instrument

Professional development skill building activities

Patient care equipment should be stored in a _____ condition

Microbiology is the study of

Which of the following tracking methods provide real-time information?

When cleaning prion contaminated instruments no special cleaning procedures are required.

Safety data sheets are provided by

Lumens should be moist when sterilized using hydrogen peroxide as a sterilizing agent.

Computerized tracking systems are fast, but manual tracking systems are more effective for tracking.

A pick list contains information that

The proper handling of instrumentation is the responsibility of

All patient care equip that was dispensed must be considered ____. and handled as such, regardless of its appearance.

Which organization writes standards relating to the processing of flexible endoscopes?

Planning and reviewing your goals will help identify activities to help you meet those goals.

The procedure to remove the stomach is

The steam sterilization process can be affected by the design of the medical device being sterilized.

The suffix -tome means

Cleaning brushes

Recommendations for sterilization practices are provided by Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation

Effective communication skills will resolve all communication problems

All microorganisms are harmful to humans.

Which of the following is an example of communication?

Which of the following is true about a valuing diversity effort?

These are used to break down fatty tissue on instruments.

One important step in preparing for an interview is

After use, loaner instrumentation must be decontaminated before it is shipped back to the vendor

Disposable items increase combustible load in healthcare facility.

The US Food and Drug Administration Class II chemical indicator run daily in dynamic air removal sterilizers called a

The term ectomy means

Event related shelf life means items are safe until opened for use.

Always wearing personal protective equipment in the decontamination area is a quality process.

What is the preferred pH for detergents used for most cleaning processes?

Temperatures in the sterile storage area should be 64 to 78F.

Networking inside your profession helps increase knowledge toward advancement; networking outside a profession does not.

The absence of microorganisms that cause disease is called

Combining vowels are used to

Information Technology is often the cornerstone of initiatives to transform healthcare

Healthcare facilities use ETO should have a dedicated ventilation system to remove residual ETO during the exhaust cycle

Soiled instruments and other items are received in the ___ area of Central Service department.

Failure to receive accreditation from The Joint Commission can result in the loss of Medicare and Medicaid payments

Quality requires the efforts and participation of everyone in the healthcare facility.

Product expiration dates are located on this part of each package

Inanimate objects that can transmit bacteria are called

Which of the following information is NOT included on the safety data sheet?

If everyone develops a quality-driven focus, written policies and procedures are not necessary in the CS department.

Anaerobic bacteria require free oxygen to live.

Which of the following is NOT a result of computer integration?

Items that are introduced directly into the bloodstream or other normally sterile areas of the body are classified as

At this time, tracking systems are unable to track worker productivity information

The decontamination area of CS department is where instruments are carefully checked for cleanliness and function.

When an instrument has a shiny surface it is said to have a ______ finish.

Sterile packages should be stored no lower than eight to 10 inches from the floor

When patient equipment enters a facility, it must be safely checked by a _________ before it is cleared for patient use

Organs are two or more cells that are similar.

Professional development is a commitment to continuous learning.

A plane crash is an example of an external disaster

Customer complaints are best handled through which of the following approaches?

If soiled instrumetns are to be transported to an offsite facility for processing

Enabling people to use information gained to interact with others is known as

The drain screen in a steam sterilizer must be cleaned

It is acceptable to transport soiled and clean items at the same time in the same cart on separate shelves.

The movement of supplies throughout the healthcare facility is called

Improving employability skills requires

This surgical procedure removes the uterus

Gravity steam sterilizers use a pump or water injector to remove air from the chamber.

All items sterilized or high-level disinfected at point of use must be carefully monitored and logged.

Ethylene oxide gas canisters should be stored

Employee training should occur

A step in communication that occurs when a listener asks a question is called

A disadvantage of an exchange cart system is

Safety relates to freedom from damage, risk or injury.

A group of employees from different depts within the facility that work together to solve operating problems is called a

In addition to providing financial and operational managment, IT systems are used to help ensure patient safety.

Detergents used in mechanical cleaners should be

When placing instruments that open in an instrument tray, you should

Arthroscopy instruments are used during

Preventative maintenance

Improving your professional development skills is an important part of

Which of the following is NOT a component of risk management?

Which of the following would be the best choice for high-level disinfection of instruments?

Which of the following should be used to thoroughly rinse all traces of disinfectant from an endoscope's channels?

IUSS was developed to process items when the facility does not have enough instruments to perform the surgery

Knowing what is expected and consistently meeting those expectations are part of