Certification Practice Part 1

The cutting edges of trocars should be all but which of the following?

Packaging materials must provide a reliable barrier against microorganisms. This is done by establishing?

Passivation removes all the iron contents ound on the outside layer of the surgical instrument. This is done using?

When testing water samples, where is the best location to take a sample?

The rack used to protect cutting edges, especially in a washer decontaminator is called a:

The 400 series of stainless steel is used for all of the following types of patient care instruments EXCEPT:

The best time to begin the instrument cleaning process is:

In the preparation and packaging area the humidity should be kept

One way that detergents work is by deflocculating soil. Deflocculating soil means that it

When a package is wrapped using the simultaneous method it requires which of the following?

What is the best way to ensure getting the best results with the correct cleaning method?

High-level disinfection will destroy all of the following organisms EXCEPT:

Softeners are used to remove the calcium and magnesium in water. The process involves use of which of the following?

Which of the following powered surgical instruments is used for removal of bone cement?

Microgrind or supercut blade scissors can be identified by which of the following?

After rinsing and before drying, the endoscope should be irrigated with which of the following?

Phenolics are recommended for use in the decontamination area for disinfection of which of the following?

Heart valves, pacemakers, and other life-sustaining devices are classified by the FDA as

Which of the following materials are used in the design of disposable sterilization packaging?

The above is a demonstration of which of the following types of packaging?

The patient care equipment that mechanically controls the administration of IV therapy fluids is which of the following?

Enzymes are specific in their action. A protein enzyme will recognize which of the following?

Which of the following is used to treat infants with jaundice?

Some heavier sets may need additional protection on the corners of the tray for which of the following purposes?

The first step in the packaging process is which of the following?

Which of the following pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to raise or lower body temperature?

Which type of fold is commonly used to wrap small packs, or individual items?

The proper size for a single or double peel package should leave how much clearance on all sides of the package?

What term is used to indicate it is not possible to open and reseal an instrument package without it being evident?

There are a variety of flexible endoscopes A cystoscope is used to visualize which of the following?

The level of decontamination required depends on:

A 510k certification by the FDA is required for which of the following packing methods?

Formaldehyde consisting of 8% formaldehyde + 70% alcohol is which of the following levels of disinfectant?

Bar codes on an instrument are used to

If an instrument has sharp points, which of the following should never be used to protect instrument tips?

In terms of labeling, which of the following statements is least accurate?

Acids turn litmus paper what color?

Holes in reusable wrappers should be patched on both sides of the wrapper using which of the following methods?

Phenolic compounds are good for disinfecting walls, floors, and equipment where what disease risk is not a concern?

Phenolic compounds are good for disinfecting walls, floors, and equipment where what disease risk is not a concern?

The working part of a surgical instrument that clamps, holds, or grasps is which of the following?

Preparation of surgical instruments for packaging involves all of the following EXCEPT:

Small, heat-only patient therapy devices are used only on which of the following?

In wrapped packs, the most challenging location for chemical indicators is which of the following?

The minimum recommended practice for endoscope disinfection is

There are three optical surfaces to clean on a laparoscope. Which of the following is not a part of a laparoscope?

A log book should be maintained when using which of these disinfectants?

The type of hemostatic forceps that has longitudinal serrations is the

The personnel responsible for ensuring that patient care equipment is readily available when it is needed are?

The weight of wrapped basin sets should not exceed?

Complete elimination of all microorganisms on an instrument, except for small numbers of bacterial spores is?

The ideal level of silicates in water used for cleaning is which of the following?

Vertical soaking cylinders are used to soak instruments with lumens. This prevents which of the following problems?

After patient care equipment has been cleaned, inspected, and assembled, it should be

The average concentration of a chemical in the air to which a worker can be legally exposed over a period of time is the

An inflammatory reaction of a particular segment of the eye is known as:

Packs containing woven materials should not exceed

Instruments for large sets are arranged so that:

When wrappers are used, they must be large enough to extend how many inches below the edge on all four sides?

Which of the following should NOT be a routine practice in reprocessing areas?

Bar codes on an instrument are used to

Never pour chemicals down the sink. This can be dangerous and lead to:

Which of the following refers to machines designed for the purpose of cleaning and disinfecting endoscopes?

Which of the following procedures is usually used for large packages?

Which of the following is an example of surgical asepsis?

For testing the sharpness of surgical instruments, an index card is used for all but which of the following instruments?

Which of the following would not be considered a nonwoven packaging material?

In terms of patient care equipment which of the following would be an appropriate safety tip?

The first step in selecting a disinfectant is to consider the use of the item according to which of the following?

Which chemical is used primarily on the skin?

Which of the following is the wetting agent that is the primary vehicle used in the cleaning process?

Most container manufacturers recommend which of the following for washing specialized containerized packaging systems

Packaging materials can resist moisture penetration by:

A continuous passive motion (CPM) device is a device that treats which of the following?

Whenever there are major changes made to packaging, switching material or containers, what should always be done?