CHL IAHCSMM questions n answers
rated A+ 2025/2026 passed
qualification - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔testing that assesses the performance of a steam sterilizer
in the environment in which it will be used before the equipment is approved for routine use in
the healthcare facility
developing good work practices - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔while some sterilization failures result
from mechanical failures over which the technician has no control, many process failures can be
avoided by
trap air - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔during placement and packaging of items for sterilization, care
is required to insure that items that could ____ are placed correctly on the sterilizer carriage
false - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔a steam sterilizer can successfully sterilize anything placed in it
steam straps - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔these are installed on the steam distribution lines to help
remove condensate
on edge - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔paper/plastic peel pouches must be placed ___ for sterilization
validation testing - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔manufacturers have begun to test instruments to
determine if current sterilization processes are effective using a process called
extended cycles - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔sterilization cycles that fall outside of the traditional
cycles used in the central service department because exposure times exceed standard steam
sterilization times
, individual health care facility - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔sterilization records should be retained
according to the policies and procedures established by the
at least daily - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔the steam sterilizer's chamber drain screen should be
inspected and cleaned
sterility maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔the process of protecting a sterile item from any
event that will contaminate it
true - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔if a facility utilizes an event- related shelf life policy for items
processed and sterilized on-site, it must still adhere to expiration dates printed on commercially
sterilized products
product integrity check - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔the act of examining a sterile package to insure
it is intact and uncompromised before being dispensed for use
true - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔anyone allowed access to a sterile storage area should, first, be
educated in sterility maintenance and should understand proper handling of sterile packages
the storage space should be located adjacent to surgery - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔factors to
consider when evaluating or designing sterile storage areas include all of the following except
to reduce the risk of contamination and product expiration - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔sterile
items should be rotated so the oldest-dated packages are used before newer ones
true - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔sterile items should be transported in covered or enclosed carts
true - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔bacterial barrier packaging can be easily penetrated by moisture
rated A+ 2025/2026 passed
qualification - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔testing that assesses the performance of a steam sterilizer
in the environment in which it will be used before the equipment is approved for routine use in
the healthcare facility
developing good work practices - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔while some sterilization failures result
from mechanical failures over which the technician has no control, many process failures can be
avoided by
trap air - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔during placement and packaging of items for sterilization, care
is required to insure that items that could ____ are placed correctly on the sterilizer carriage
false - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔a steam sterilizer can successfully sterilize anything placed in it
steam straps - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔these are installed on the steam distribution lines to help
remove condensate
on edge - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔paper/plastic peel pouches must be placed ___ for sterilization
validation testing - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔manufacturers have begun to test instruments to
determine if current sterilization processes are effective using a process called
extended cycles - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔sterilization cycles that fall outside of the traditional
cycles used in the central service department because exposure times exceed standard steam
sterilization times
, individual health care facility - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔sterilization records should be retained
according to the policies and procedures established by the
at least daily - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔the steam sterilizer's chamber drain screen should be
inspected and cleaned
sterility maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔the process of protecting a sterile item from any
event that will contaminate it
true - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔if a facility utilizes an event- related shelf life policy for items
processed and sterilized on-site, it must still adhere to expiration dates printed on commercially
sterilized products
product integrity check - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔the act of examining a sterile package to insure
it is intact and uncompromised before being dispensed for use
true - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔anyone allowed access to a sterile storage area should, first, be
educated in sterility maintenance and should understand proper handling of sterile packages
the storage space should be located adjacent to surgery - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔factors to
consider when evaluating or designing sterile storage areas include all of the following except
to reduce the risk of contamination and product expiration - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔sterile
items should be rotated so the oldest-dated packages are used before newer ones
true - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔sterile items should be transported in covered or enclosed carts
true - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔bacterial barrier packaging can be easily penetrated by moisture
