HSPA- Progress Test 5

Trays that overhang shelving:

Where should 100% EO cartridges be store

Aeration instructions for a medical devices can be found:

Which of the following locations is NOT ideal for sterile storage?

The functional center of a cell that governs activity and hereditary is called the:

When is point-of-use treatment performed?

A component of a quality program that moves decision making to the Frontline staff is called:

Instrument inspection is performed:

Why is it important to clean and flush a steam sterilizer's chamber drain?

The purpose of using a decontamination battery or hose when cleaning powered surgical instruments is to:

The basic unit of a living organism is a:

What is meant by material compatibility?

Clean multi-part instruments that have been assembled to test for functionality should:

Bacteria that cause disease are called:

To properly test the sharpness of scissors measuring 4.5" and shorter use:

How are steam flush pressure pulse (SFPP) sterilizers classified?

Survey readiness is the responsibility of:

Providing quality products directly impacts a patient's:

The human ear is made up of three parts:

The FDA classifies sterilization packaging as a:

Which of the following is NOT a virus

Microbes:

A true SP quality program utilizes :

Asepsis is defined as the:

The suffix -plasty means:

Under what circumstances is IUSS acceptable?

Items that have been used for patient care should be considered:

Which of the following statements about endoscopes is true?

Temperature and humidity parameters in the SPD can best be established by reviewing which document?

If an equipment malfunction causes harm to a patient, it should be:

The main theory of Standard Precautions is

Items to be disinfected or sterilized at the point of use must be:

The requisition system where items are ordered as needed is called:

The iris is:

OSHA is responsible for:

Which of the following is considered formal monitoring?

Powered surgical instrument attachments:

This inventory system uses preference cards:

When sterile storage shelves are cleaned, what should happen to the sterile packages on the shelves?

Capital equipment items are items:

Thermal disinfection is accomplished using:

Injuries or disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons or joints are called:

Loaned instruments should:

______ is an example of a fungus.

When working with glutaraldehyde, technicians should always wear ______ gloves for protection.

Case cart systems:

The largest part of the human brain is the:

Water must be degassed each time an ultrasonic cleaner's tank is changed because excess bubbles from filling:

A positive biological indicator (BI) means:

Technicians in the ___ department perform safety inspections and functional testing on equipment.

Which of the following is an acceptable seal for paper/plastic pouches?

The degree or grade of excellence of a product or service is called:

Preventative maintenance (PM) is:

If a user discovers equipment that is in need of repair, they are responsible for notifying the:

Using analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of:

Sterile trays should:

Which of the following statements is accurate?

Robotic instruments:

Which FDA classification is most stringently regulated and requires a premarket approval (PMA)?

When quality is not emphasized:

Immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS) documentation should include:

Instruments should be manually cleaned using a:

The inventory system that stocks supplies by pre-established stock levels is called a/an:

Automated supply replenishment systems are:

The use of heat to kill all microorganisms, except spores is called:

External CIs should be found:

This organization uses announced inspections to monitor standards:

Temperature and humidity levels in the SPD need to be monitored and recorded:

Encephalopathy is a/an

Which part of a surgical instrument "locks" the handles in place?

Using untreated water:

Which of the following cannot be used to protect delicate instrument tips during packaging?

Why is it necessary to aerate devices that have undergone EO sterilization?

Product expiration dates are located on this part of each package:

Which disinfectant residue, when left on a surface after use, can be reactivated later by damp mopping?

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are:

The main difference between IUSS and steam flush pressure pulse SFPP processes is:

When SP supports affiliated clinics:

The last word element in a medical term is the:

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This symbol means:

Cartilage is replaced by bone through a process called:

____ monitoring uses a device affixed directly on the employee's clothing.

The decision to use reusable or disposable instruments in procedure trays is determined by:

When moving transport carts throughout the Healthcare facility, SP technicians must always:

The most common reason for steam sterilization failure is:

Quality control indicators:

While items may be dispensed to all areas of a facility, the major focus of the SP personnel is:

Ultrasonics are used for:

Hand hygiene should be performed:

Information regarding cleaning processes for endoscopes should be provided by the:

The coolest area in a steam sterilizer is the:

Which item is not required when in an OR:

One of the goals of point-of-use treatment and transport is to:

Which type of packaging system can be used for IUSS?

What does NOT have an effect on event-related sterility (ERS)?

Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards, such as cracked or frayed electrical cords:

Which solution is known to damage surgical instrumentation?

The sterile storage process starts:

Monitoring records must be:

This agency imposes very strict labeling requirements on manufacturers of chemicals used by the SPD

Medical device reporting is regulated by the:

Being responsible for survey readiness is one factor in:

Maintaining professional standards of conduct and adapting to changing situations are examples of:

The surgical procedure that removes tissue or displaced bone from the wrist area to release pressure on the median nerve

What is biohazardous waste?

Which of the following is NOT a goal of point-of-use treatment?

What is a consequence of a Healthcare facility not following regulations and standards?

The purpose of a suction sylet is to:

To minimize their exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens and contaminants, SP technicians must wear special attire called:

The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems is:

Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by:

The shelving system of choice for the sterile storage area is:

Which of the following is NOT a consideration for SP when recording and maintaining patient care equipment?

Washer-disinfector screens should be cleaned at least

The term -excise means to:

All patient care equipment that is received after use must be considered _ and handled as such, regardless of appearance

This program is designed to reduce harm to the environment:

Packaging materials containing cellulose are not compatible with ________ sterilization.

Both AORN and TJC recommend that:

Documentation of IUSS cycles should include:

Which of the following requires that preventative maintenance (PM) standards be established for medical equipment?

Instrument lubrication should be performed:

How long must alcohol remain in wet contact with an item to achieve a reasonable level of disinfection?

The purpose of a combining vowel is to:

This organ filters the blood to remove amino acids and some harmful toxins:

CI's can show a failed result because of:

Which is NOT a goal of point-of-use treatment:

Which of the following is an advantage of minimally invasive surgery (MIS)?

The inventory system that uses two identical carts to facilitate supply replenishment is called the:

Which system provides supplies and instruments for individual surgical procedures?

Which of the following statements is NOT true about devices processed by IUSS? The devices:

These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the growth of microorganisms:

The bottom shelf of any sterile storage system should be:

Accessories for electric powered equipment includes:

The FDA class II indicator run daily in dynamic air removal sterilizers is called a/an:

Wrapped trays shouldn't be stacked because:

The term -ostomy:

SP technicians need to understand the anatomy of a stem sterilizer to know how:

Which of the following are classified as high-level disinfectants?