Electrical cords should be

remove from pathway so equipment does not roll over them

What attire is required to enter the restricted area?

Facial hair covering, complete scrub suit, Mask, Hair Cap

The immunity received by having had a disease (ex measles) is known as

Naturally-acquired active immunity

Which of the following is a semi restricted area

corridors between surgical rooms

Which of the following duties can be performed by both the circulator and surgical technologist

open sterile supplies pre operatively

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1
Which of the following bacteria is not pathogenic to humans?
E coli
Clostridium perfingens
Salmonella typhi
Geobacillus Stearothermophius
2
CRNA is part of which operating room group
anesthesia
sterile surgical team
Housekeeping
central supply
3
Microbes that reside in or on the body and are never completely removed
Transient Flora
Resident Flora
Aseptic Flora
None of them
4
PACU stands for
Pizza after care unit
primary anesthesia care unit
Post ambulatory care unit
post anesthesia care unit
5
The hinge point of many surgical instruments is called
Clamp
Shank
Points
Box Lock
6
Potts Scissor is usually used for
Head and Neck Surger
Vascular Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
7
Clothing or equipment that prevents the wearer from direct contact with hazardous chemicals and body fluids
transmission based precautions
person protective equpment
airborne transmission exposure precautions
Post exposure prophylaxis
8
Surgical suite equipment includes
back table
all the above
computer
prep table
mayo stand
9
What is NOT a factor to remember concerning the safety of the surgical tech and ionizing radiation?
Age
Shielding
Time
Distance
10
Electrical cords should be
Removed from outlets by cord
remove from pathway so equipment does not roll over them
wrapped tightly around equipment
disconnect from unit before wall
11
Can you wear street clothes in a unrestricted area?
False
True
12
Clostridium tetani is found in soil?
False
True
13
The circulator is a non sterile member of the surgical team
False
True
14
strong dissecting scissors such as curved _____ scissors are used for fascia and large tendons
Tenotomy
Metzenbaum
mayo
bandage
15
Which of the following is a handheld retractor?
Bufore
Harrington
Weitlaner
Gelpi
16
Is a babcock clamp an atraumatic non crushing instrument?
False
True
17
Temperature control is an important component of
Patient care and safety
efficiency
efficiency use of time
ensuring that the surgical team is comfortable and ale to perform duty
18
The air pressure in the operating room is _________ the air pressure outside the operating room
equal to
Lower than
higher than
19
_________ Solution are common and frequent sources of fuel in surgical fires
Antibiotic
Prep
Irrigation
Disinfecting
20
The pathogen that most office causes postoperative surgical site infection is?
Candida albicans
Staphylococcus aureus
Escherichia Coli
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
21
what piece of equipment is covered with a sterile drape and placed over the patient?
ring stand
Mayo
Back table
kick bucket
22
Can you wear jewelry in the OR?
False
True
23
Which category of instruments is designed to occlude tissue?
Clamping
Cutting
Holding/ Grasping
Forceps
24
The _____ carbide inserts in needle holders prevent the needle from slipping or rotating?
Chromium
Tungsten
Diamond
Ebonizing
25
What attire is required to enter the restricted area?
Facial hair covering
complete scrub suit
Mask
Hair Cap
26
Which of the following is NOT a common tissue forceps
Adson with teeth
DeBakey
Adson Brown
Allis
27
Blades #11 and #12 will not fit onto a #______ handle
3
7
3L
4
28
The immunity received by having had a disease (ex measles) is known as
naturally-acquired passive immunity
Naturally-acquired active immunity
artificially- acquired active immunity
naturally-acquired passive immunity
29
The nonprofit organization that develops standards and performance criteria for the health care organization is
Association of perioperative registered nurses
American college of surgeons
the joint commission
association of surgical technologist
30
Are Allis Clamps used to grasp adipose tissue?
True
False
31
During which phase of surgical case management is the procedure performed?
Postoperative
Preoperative
Intraoperative
Lunch time
32
Duties of the central service/ sterile processing technician include
All the above
Delivery of supplies to the OR
Extensive knowledge of sterilization and disinfection
Knowledge of aseptic technique
33
Which of the following sponges come in a group of 5?
Laps
Codman
Tonsils
Ryatec
34
The orginization responsible for credentialing of Central service tech is?
HSPA
AORT
NBSTSA
AST
35
The humidity of the operating room should be no higher than?
30%
50%
75%
60%
36
Contact with body fluids through cracks, sores or other skin lesion can transmit _____ in the healthcare setting
oxidized tissue residue
bloodborne pathonges
laser plume
airborne transmission particales
37
Which of the following is a semi restricted area
lounge
family waiting room
operating room
corridors between surgical rooms
38
How many hands on hours of experience must a central service tech have documented before taking the certification exam
900
300
200
400
39
The standard for air exchanes in the operating room is a min of _____ and max of _____ filtered air exchanges per hour
5; 10
40; 50
25; 30
15; 20
40
Instruments used to hold a curved suture needle for suturing are called
dilators
probes
retractors
needle drivers
41
The substerile room is considered
an unresticted area
a transitional area
locker room
a restricted area
42
_____ and ______ areas (those with the greatest potential sources of infection) are physically separated when possible
clean and sterile
Clean and contaminated
clean and clean contaminated
clean and clean
43
What acronym is associated with a FIRE?
MSDS
ABC
RACE
PASS
44
A unidirectional positive pressure flow of air that captures microbes to be filteres is know as
lamina airflow
sterile airflow
pressurized air
negative airflow
45
What piece of equipment is the sterile pack opened on and provides a sterile surface for instruments and supplies?
operating room table
ring stand
Back table
mayo stand
46
Which of the following duties can be performed by both the circulator and surgical technologist
don sterile gown and gloves
complete documentation throughout procedure
assist surgeon with sterile drapingh
open sterile supplies pre operatively
47
The operating table have firm removable pad
False
True
48
A common benign reaction associated with latex allergy is ______
onychomycosis
seborrheic dermatitis
echymosis
contact dermatitis
49
Hand washing is
not necessary if gloves and gown is warn
not necessary if you come in contact with blood or body fluids
event related
time related
50
_____ is controlled in the operating room to decreases the risk of infection
Traffic flow
Air humidity
In line gas and suction outlest
Compressed air
51
Escherichia coil is not normal flora of the intestinal tract
False
True
52
A ring stand is designed to hold a sterile basin
True
False
53
Yankauer and Poole suction tips are commonly used for
aspiration of fluids
retracting tissue
cutting tissue
immobilization of organs
54
An Infection that is acquired in a healthcare facility is called a
Nosocomial infection
Both RED and BLUE
hospital acquired infection
systemic infection
55
method of bacterial survival when environmental conditions are unfavorable for growth and viability
spore formation
transduction
secretion of exotoxins
genetic mutation
56
The certification for the central service technician is?
CRNA
CRCST
CNOR
CST
57
Hippocrates is the father of medicine
True
False
58
when should eye protection be used in the OR
only whenever a person is scrubbed at the field
only whenever a body cavity is opened
only whenever a person is known as hepatitis positive
For any surgical case
59
Pain, heat, redness and swelling are signs of which of the following conditions
sepsis
necrosis
fungal infection
Inflammation
60
A smoke plume is not created during the use of a laser or ESU
True
False
61
Electrical Malfunctions are a leading cause of hospital fires in the US
True
False
62
The handheld retractor that can be sharp or dull
Volkman
Goulet
Parker
Richardson
63
Central service technician can open sterile supplies in the OR
True
False
64
What is the body's first line of defense against microorganisms
intact skin and mucous membrane linings
inflammation
pagocytosis
immune response
65
Retractors are designed for the exposure of the operative site
True
False
66
Which of the following abilities of bacteria make them more difficult to destroy
ability to mutate and develop resistance to antimicrobial drugs
ability to form endospores
ability to invade a host
67
Escherichia coli is normal flora of the intestinal tract
False
True
68
The certification for surgical technologist is
CNOR
CRCST
CST
CRNA
69
Which term describes a relationship where one organism benefits while the host organism is harmed?
Parasitism
Synergism
Mutualism
Commensalism
70
The operating room should have a temperature of_________ degrees fahrenheit
80-100
68-73
60-72
60-70
71
Raytec sponges are assembled in packages of
15
20
5
10
72
Scalpel handle you would need for a #20 blade
#4
all above
#7
#3
73
Why is the circulating person the unscrubbed member of the surgical team?
They perform the non- sterile duties during surgery
To conserve cost
They are not trained to perform scrub duties
All the above
74
The professions of both the surgical tech and sterile processing tech are defined today as a result of:
advances in digital technology
growing demands in the ancillary departments
Rapid monumental developments in technology in general
Less demandind professional needs
75
When the operating room door is opened, the _____ pressure from with in the room pushes air______?
exchange; in
positive; out
I have no idea!!!
negative; in
76
Which of the following sponges are packaged in groups of 10?
Tonsils
Raytec
Neuro Patties
Kitners
77
Which of the following instrument is not used for hemostasis?
Mosquito
Crile
Babcock
Kelly
78
The suction tip typically used for the ear procedures is the
poole
frazier
ear syringe
yankauer
79
Protective goggles, mask, or face shield are required during and procedure in which there is _____ could splash on face
difficulty in the procedure
a risk that blood, other body fluids, or particles of tissue
a nonsterile team member is present
a sign indicating they must be worn
80
Central Processing oversees the sterilization needs of the hospital
True
False
81
what are the components of the fire triangle?
oxygen
fuel (flammable gas or liquid)
Source of ignition
82
The self- retaining retractor that can be sharp or dull
Gelpi
Balfour
Weitlaner
Bookwalter
83
The role of the sterile processing technician is
Direct patient care
expert on disinfection and sterilization
Knowledgeable in instrumentation equipment
84
Clostridium perfringens is the organism that causes gas gangrene
True
False
85
The neutral zone is a hands free space for sharps?
False
True
86
Neurosurgical sponges are referred to as cottonoids also
False
True
87
The primary function of a floor plan in the operating room and the sterile processing department is to ________?
provide faster turnover times
allow the employees faster access to the lounge
provide more storage space for equipment
provide a clear seperation between soiled and clean equipment
88
The cleanest area of the operating room, including surgical suites procedure rooms and the substerile rooms
restricted area
semi-restricted area
monitored area
corridors
89
Which of the following is not a requirement for infection
Host's immune system must be functioning efficiently
there must be a entry site
There must be a sufficient number of microbes
Environment must de suitable for the pathogen
90
The small _____ retractor is used in plastic or superficial surgery
Deaver
Schnidt
Osteotome
Senn
91
Rod - like shaped bacteria are identified microscopically as
Spirochetes
Spirilla
Bacilli
Cocci
92
Organization responsible for credentialing central service tech is
NBSTSA
AORT
HSPA
AST

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