Duplicate of Central Sterile Study Guide 2020

The system where items are ordered in large quantities to save money is called:

In this system items are owned by the vendor, but stores at the healthcare facility

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

The term "intercosto" means

Which of the following is the most popular title for the central service department head?

A molecular reaction that created an uncontrolled release of energy is called:

In the future, which will more frequently become a requirement for working in a Central Service department

Which of the following devices is used to reduce the risk of DVT's (Deep Vein Thrombosis)

Blue stain on a scope, what is the reason?

The term "super-heated steam" means:

Test which use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of the sterilization process

Chemical indicators:

Which of the following is NOT a growing trend in Central Service?

Implantable devices:  

In Central Service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers to the movement of products:

Since modern CS Departments are virtually risk-free, Central Service Technicians need not to be concerned with safety

The majority of medical terms are of either____ or____origin.

Patient care equipment should be stored in a________ condition

Central Sterile Techs do not handle money, therefore ethics do not apply to them

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable sterilization packaging material?

The__requires that the healthcare facility report malfunctions of medical devices to the FDA

Parts of this surgical instrument?

Why is important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set?

Which of the following questions is open- ended?

Which of the following statements is true?

Patient care equipment is typically stored:

The movement of supplies throughout the healthcare facility is called:

Technicians on the ____ department perform safety inspections and functional test on equipment

Disadvantages to a Case Cart Distribution System:

The FDA classifies sterilization packaging as a:

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

The relative humidity of the central service department should be:

Because all CS Departments have the same structure, healthcare facilities use one standardized job description

Surgical instruments should be inspected:

The most efficient type of dry heat sterilizer is

Dept. that perform CS functions may go by other names at different facilities. Example: Sterile Processing / Supply room

The term "hemi" is a

Which of the following tracking methods provides real time information?

Central Sterile Techs must know approximately 100 instruments to be proficient at their jobs

Two most common temperatures used in steam sterilization are

In a sterilization load containing 2 small basins, the chemicals indicators will be positioned.

Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used relating to a fracture bone?

Central service technicians who do not think they are being treated appropriately by their employer should:

Which of the following statements is correct?

Equipment leasing, and the rental differ in that:

When arranging plastic-paper pouches in the sterilizer, the pouches should be arranged:

Impregnated gauze strips may be sterilized using

When speaking, you should:

The root element, "gastro," refers to the:

Which the following steps happens first when proceeding flexible endoscopes?

Wicking materials are used to:

Bowie dick tests should be run in:

The purpose of a combining vowel is to:

Nosocomial infections are:

What is the concentration on an antiseptic liquid used in healthcare facilities?

Package condensation will occur when:

Both AORN and the joint commission recommend that

Instrument washers sterilizers provide

What is burning in a class C fire?

The human resources tool that identifies major tasks performed by persons in specific positions is called a:

What is the coolest part of the sterilizer?

"Hyperglycemia" refers to:

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

Soiled instruments and other items are received in the___ area of the Central Service Department.

The term "hypo" means

Hands should have final rinse in what position?

Sterilizer recording charts and/or printouts should be checked:

In order to elevate the temperature in a steam sterilizer, you must:

Which of the following is NOT required for sharps safety?

"Lithotripsy" refers to:

Which of the following tells a primary meaning of a word?

Which of the following is not an example of communication?

A material that removes electrons from another substance is called:

Secondary containers of chemicals

The amount of time that it takes to kill 90% of the microorganisms present on an object is called:

Material safety data are provided by:

Which of the following is NOT a reason for tracking supplies, equipment and instruments.

The use of positive and negative air pressure in the Central Service Department is designed to take the place of heating

Career growth and progression is virtually non-existent for Central Service Technicians.

Which of the following systems provides supplies and instruments for individual surgical procedures?

Central Sterile Techs mus be able to adapt to change

Heat sensitive items:

Central Service workflow can be divided into 3 categories of items: soiled items, clean items and sterile items

Behavior relating to what is “right and wrong” relative to the standards of conduct for you profession are called:

Which of the following is the most important factor necessary for team-work?

Preventive maintenance:

Which of the following statements about endoscopes is true

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

The inventory system that stocks supplies by established levels is called:

Which of the following information is NOT included in the MSDS?

Ergonomic injuries:

Instrument sets & other required instrumentation needed for all surgical procedures for an entire day are usually pulled

Official inventory:

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

Which of the following basic listening tactics is most useful?

Information regarding cleaning processes for endoscopes should be provided by:

All patient care equipment dispensed for use must be considered___& handled as such, regardless of its appearance

Disposable components such as pads and tubing on patient care equipment should be:

Which of the following means "beside or near"?

1005 ethylene oxide gas canisters should be stored: