which of the following statements about waterless hand antiseptics is TRUE? Waterless hand antiseptics can be used

when hands are not visibly soiled

which of the following can be done to aid in the drying of wrapping instrument sets?

place a disposable, absorbant tray liner in bottom of tray

Control of emissions into the air and water is regulated by the

Environmental Protection Agency

does not require biological monitoring

Accelerated hydrogen peroxide is

remains wet more easily for the recommened amount of time

generally in which TABLE_TOP sterilizer, the vile is placed

in the largest pack or pouch , on bottom front

recommended practices are

statements of sound principles of practice based on scientific data...

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

3 to 3½ minutes at 270ºF (132ºC), dynamic-air-removal

caution, see accompanying documents

Standards for sterile processing practice are developed by the

Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation

Quaternary ammonium compound disinfectants are

relatively non-toxic to humans.

Which of the following statements about sterility maintenance is TRUE?

items removed from sterilizer, should not be placed on a cool surface.

Which of the following statements about lot control is TRUE?

indefinite shelf life statement must be visible for event related dating

Negative pressure refers to

air exhausted directly to the outside

which of the following best defines "superheating" of steam?

heat added to dry steam in absence of water

which of following steps should be followed if item wrapped in sterility maintenance cover is dropped on floor

inspect for damge if none wipe w/ disinfectant and replace on shelf

immediate use sterilization might be indicated when

one-of-a-kind instrument is contaminated

If a non-perforated tray is used for the sterilization of instrument sets, it must be

tilted forward on the sterilizer rack.

Which of the following is TRUE of fungi?

they include single-celled yeast

Bllodborne pathogen exposure is regulated by the

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

When reviewing a sterilizer printout from a steam sterilizer cycle

the temp, exposure time, and pressure need to be verified

which of the following statements is TRUE in regards to smooth muscles? Smooth Muscles

usually cannot be consiously stimulated

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1
which of the following statements about waterless hand antiseptics is TRUE? Waterless hand antiseptics can be used
when hands are not visibly soiled
when hands are visibly soiled
after using the bathroom
after unloading outside shipping cartons
2
which of the following can be done to aid in the drying of wrapping instrument sets?
place silicone mats in the bottom of tray
place set on transfer tray
place a disposable, absorbant tray liner in bottom of tray
place intruments in foam dividers
3
Control of emissions into the air and water is regulated by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Food and Drug Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Environmental Protection Agency
4
The Trophon system
is mainly used for processing TEE probes
does not require biological monitoring
can be used with any type of packaging material
is a sterilization system
5
Chemical and Biological indicators must be cleared by which of the following agencies?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevetion
Food and Drug Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Adminisration
Environmental Protection Agency
6
All loads containing implantable devices should be
monitored with a BI
recorded with patient name
monitored with type 4 chemical indicator
recorded with surgeons name
7
Critical parameters for heat sealing paper-plastic pouches include temp, pressure, and which of the following?
Dwell time
Space above the seal
Impulse banding
Rotary banding
8
Accelerated hydrogen peroxide is
combo of peroxide and saline
environment cleaner disinfectant
used in low temp sterilization systems
remains wet more easily for the recommened amount of time
9
to comply with the OSHA hazard communication standard employers must ensure what is available to employees
emergency eyewash stations
bloodborne pathogen exposure plan
Information on exposure limits for ethylene oxide
SDS for chemicals
10
generally in which TABLE_TOP sterilizer, the vile is placed
unpackaged, on the bottom shelf, in the back
inside a Tyvek pouch din in back of sterilizer
in the largest pack or pouch , on bottom front
unpackaged, on the bottom shelf, in front of sterilizer
11
An infection caused by a needle stick enters through which part of entry?
Skin
Conjunctiva
Mucous membrane
Parenteral tissue
12
recommended practices are
establish norms determined by opinion, authority, research, and/or theory
principles, laws, or rules designed to govern behavior
documents that reflect state and federal regulations
statements of sound principles of practice based on scientific data...
13
Which of the following is the recommended sterilizer setting for the Bowie-Dick test?
3 to 3½ minutes at 270ºF (132ºC), gravity-displacement
2½ to 4 minutes at 250ºF (121ºC), dynamic-air-removal
2½ to 4 minutes at 250ºF (121ºC), gravity-displacement
3 to 3½ minutes at 270ºF (132ºC), dynamic-air-removal
14
in a non-table-top sterilizer, gauge on the main stream line usually in back tells you steam pressure
as steam exits the chamber
as steam enters the jacket
inside chamber
inside jacket
15
this symbol means:
danger, contains contained material
caution, use PPE when opening
caution, see accompanying documents
danger, electrical hazard
16
Standards for sterile processing practice are developed by the
Food and Drug Administration
State Departments of Health
Enviornmental Protection Administration
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
17
prior to transport to decon, soiled PCE should be
treated with enzyme foam
placed in open wire cart
placed in clear plastic bags
placed in biohazard bags
18
items being unloaded from steam sterilizer cart should be handled with
clean hands
rubber gloves
cotton gloves
butyl gloves
19
Quaternary ammonium compound disinfectants are
relatively non-toxic to humans.
used for high-level disinfection.
do not permit the growth of gram-negative bacteria within them.
are sporicidal.
20
process indicators are considered which type?
4
1
5
2
21
Which of the following statements about sterility maintenance is TRUE?
How a wrapped package is handled has little effect on sterility maintenance
If a package contains water spots, it does not have to be reprocessed.
items removed from sterilizer, should not be placed on a cool surface.
physical damage- stacking doesn't occur when rigid containers are on wrap..
22
Which of the following statements about lot control is TRUE?
needed for productivity monitoring
indefinite shelf life statement must be visible for event related dating
lot control label should be applied to item after removed from steam...
lot info should include name of device being processed
23
For which of the following chemicals is routine employee monitoring for exposure levels required?
Ortho-phthalaldehyde
Tincture of iodine
Glutaraldehyde
Sodium hypocholorite
24
which of the following best describes a prion
a single-celled microorganism
an abnormal protein
an aerobic mycobactirum
a single-celled yeast
25
Type 6 indicators are also called
multi-variable indicator
integrating indicators
process indicator
emulating indicator
26
what is MINIMUM exposure time for wrapped goods in dynamic air removal steam cycle at 275F + 28-30 lbs per square inch
3 min
15 min
4 min
10 min
27
Which of the following pathogens cause tuberculosis
mycobacteria
prions
viruses
protozoa
28
Negative pressure refers to
air exhausted directly to the outside
air exchange of at least four times per hour
recirculated air within the room
circulation of air in a confined space
29
which of the following best defines "superheating" of steam?
steam heated to greater than 500F
coagulation of proteins during heating process
steam contacting coll surfaces, causing condensation
heat added to dry steam in absence of water
30
which of following steps should be followed if item wrapped in sterility maintenance cover is dropped on floor
inspect for damge if none wipe w/ disinfectant and replace on shelf
remove cover and plaxe item back on shelf
pick it up and replace on shelf
remove cover if inside package not damaged replace cover
31
immediate use sterilization might be indicated when
one-of-a-kind instrument is contaminated
instrument is delicate
loaned instrument is received late
instrument inventory is low
32
If a non-perforated tray is used for the sterilization of instrument sets, it must be
tilted forward on the sterilizer rack.
processed on the top rack of the sterilizer.
wrapped with a towel before instruments are placed on it.
laid flat on the sterilizer rack.
33
Which of the following is TRUE of fungi?
the absorb matter through the nucleus
they include single-celled yeast
all types have flagella
they are all microscopic
34
a cleaning solution having a pH of 9 is said to be
alkaline
neutral
acidic
concentrated
35
alcohol inactivates microorganisms by
alkylation
evaporation
denaturing the proteins
oxidizing the proteins
36
Clean supply transportation carts should be cleaned
at least once a day.
after each use.
at least monthly.
once a week.
37
which of the following is the most abundant substance in the body
sodium
blood
water
potassium
38
the MAIN reason jewelry shouldn't be worn in decon because
can come off and get lost
is expensive and can get damaged
can be stolen
is not easily cleaned
39
Bllodborne pathogen exposure is regulated by the
Environmental Protection Agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Food and Drug Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
40
When reviewing a sterilizer printout from a steam sterilizer cycle
only the pressure and dry time need to be verified
the temp, exposure time, and pressure need to be verified
only temp and pressure of the cycle need verified
temp, exposure time, and dry time need to be verified
41
when packaging a item in paper-plastic pouch, approx how much space should be between the item and edges
3/4 inch
1 inch
1/4 inch
1/2 inch
42
which of the following statements is TRUE in regards to smooth muscles? Smooth Muscles
contain striations
are faster to contract and relax
usually cannot be consiously stimulated
require voluntary control to contract
43
Which of the following packaging materials can be used for low temp gas plasma sterilization?
Tyvek
textile wraps
woven wrappers
paper-plastic pouches
44
prior to disinfection, PCE should be
cleaned with chlorine-soaked cloth
cleaned with detergent
rinsed with antiseptic
wiped off with water
45
a proteolytic enzyme breaks down
blood soils
oily soils
fatty soils
carbohydrates
46
The sterile processing tech DOES NOT HAVE AN IMPACT on which of the following elements in chain of infection
pathogenic organisms
reservoir of infection
Susceptible host
Portal of entry
47
which of the following diseases is NOT caused by a virus
CJD
Poliomyelitis
Herpes
AIDS
48
The fiberoptic cord is attached to which part of a rigid endoscope?
Objective lens
Light post
Telescope
Optical element
49
which of the following high level disinfectants requires activation prior to use?
hydrogen peroxide
ortho-phthalaldehyde
peracetic acid
glutaraldehyde
50
prevent scorching of packages how much space needed between packages and sterilizer walls
1 inch
6 inches
2 inches
3 inches
51
minimum effect testing reveals the concentration of a high-level disinfectant is below the recommended level, you should
discard the solution.
continue to use the solution.
add water to the solution.
add more disinfectant to the basin.
52
Which of the following statements about cleaning is TRUE?
the use of additional chemicals, if not in the IFU, is not permitted
all basic instruments have the same cleaning procedures
All surgical instruments and devices require ultrasonic cleaning
the cleaning process can be shortened to meet the needs of the OR
53
biological monitoring of hydrogen peroxide-ozone sterilization process should be performed
whenever lumened devices are included in load
at least daily
whenever rubber or latex is included in load
with each load
54
Which of the following areas is the first to accept responsibility for all supplies in the facility?
Receiving
Requisitioning
Storage
Distribution
55
which is the largest organ in the human body
heart
skin
colon
liver
56
which of the following is NOT part of the FINAL preparation of PCE for reuse?
checking of date of last safety check
lubing of movable parts
placement of disassembled parts into a plastic bag
checking of cords and plugs for signs of damage
57
one reasoning for adding chemicals to the boiler feed water in non-table-top sterilizers is to
prevent condensate
minimize contaminants
provide 100% saturated steam
distill water
58
use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate or destroy bloodborne pathogens on surface of items is known as
cleaning
disinfection
sterilization
decontamination
59
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
item considered sterile if a 1 in 1,000 chance microorganisms survived
removing as many microorganisms as possible
sterility assurance level for sterile device is expressed as 10-4
sterilizers are generally designed to kill 1,000 spores
60
process for decontamination of PCE should
be approved by IPC
include high level disinfection process
be standardized so all eqipment is decontaminated the same way
include treatment with chlorine bleach wipes
61
The EPA,FDA,OSHA and SDF primarily issue
regulations
standards
recommended practices
professional practices
62
Unless otherwise indicated by BI manufacturer, if a BI test is performed daily, how often is necessary to incubate a BI
Once a week unless a new lot number is used
With each new case of biological indicators
Once a day and if a new lot number is used
With each test biological indicator placed in the incubator
63
A Type 5 indicator is call a(n)
process indicator.
single-parameter indicator.
multi-parameter indicator.
integrating indicator.
64
Bowie-Dick test is considered which type of monitoring process?
Chemical
Biological
Administrative
Mechanical
65
Basin sets should be prepared for sterilization with
basins placed in opposite directions.
basins separated by at least 1/2 inch.
an absorbent material between each basin
a non-absorbent material between each basin.
66
which of the following statements is TRUE?
only facility-sterilized products can be stored in sterile packaging area
stored items must be kept 15in from fire sprinkler head
wire shelving provides the most protection for sterile supplies
clean+ sterile items can be stored in the same area as long as labeled...
67
routine biological testing of steam sterilizers should be performed NO LESS FREQUENTLY THAN
weekly
every load
every other day
monthly
68
which of the following statements is TRUE? packaging materials must
be impenetrable
be able to be used in all sterilization methods
cotain air inside package
resist entry of microorganisms into the package
69
Sterile packs are most vulnerable to contamination
when the packages are still hot.
after the door is cracked at the end of the cycle.
after they have cooled to room temperature.
when left on the sterilizer rack for long periods.
70
the following actions should be taken when a pos BI demo a sterilization process fail and the fail b/c of operator error
Release the load and distribute the contents for use.
Correct the error and reprocess the load.
Retrieve and reprocess all items processed on that day.
Retrieve+reprocess all items processed since last neg BI
71
Which of the following is NOT necessary requirements of a requisition
it must specify where items are to be delivered
it must specify the quanity needed
it must be legible
it must have the facility's phone number
72
which of the following should be used to disinfect PCE
chlorinated disinfected wipe
disinfected recommented by equipment manufacturer
alcohol-based disinfectant
general use disinfectant used to clean work surfaces
73
The general term for any inanimate object involved in the spread of infection is
vector
cell
axon
fomite
74
osmosis is
movement of solvent through permeable membrane into solution of high...
movemennt of solvent through non-permeable membrane into solution of high..
the factor that causes the passage of the disinfectant into the cell
not affected by concentration of disinfectant
75
"removal of contamination from item to extent necessary for further processing or intended use" is the AAMI definition?
Decontamination
Sterilization
Cleaning
Disinfection
76
For fire safety, SPD personnel should know
the three classifications of fire extinguishers
at least one means of exit from the area
the location of two fire alarm pull boxes
that fire doors can be propped open during night hours
77
Which of the following is not a component of a rigid endoscope?
Optical element
Light post
Elevator mechanism
Objective lens
78
Which of the following sterilzers/processors requires only a special outlet for installation?
ethylene oxide gas
peracetic acid
low temp gas plasma
steam under pressure

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