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Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? A. Extra condensation will
make the set more difficult to dry B. It came help with storage C. Easier to carry D. None of
the above - ANSWER A. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
Which of the following best describe the overall role of the CB/SPD A. To help Nurse prepare
for patients B. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care C. Specialized portable
devices D. None of the above - ANSWER B. To provide dependable service to
enhance patient care
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? A. FDA
B. OSHA C. EPA D. CDC - ANSWER C. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Medical-grade kraft paper cannot be used with which of the following sterilization
processes? A. Low temperature gas plasma B. Flash heat C. High temperature gas plasma D.
Dry heat - ANSWER A. Low temperature gas plasma
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are not used frequently are
classified as: A. B:items B. C:items C. A:items D. Z:items - ANSWER C. A:Items that
have a large dollar value but are not used frequently.
Anatomy is the science that deals with the _________ of body parts. A. Role B. Structure C.
Concept D. Alignment - ANSWER B. Structure
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,Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? A. Cilia B. Flagella C. Nucleus D.
Cytoplasm - ANSWER D. Cytoplasm
Which of the following sets would be considered high-risk for special prion processing? A.
Open heart set B. Laparotomy set C. Abdominal set D. Craniotomy - ANSWER D.
Craniotomy Set
Which of the following organs produces bile? A. Gallbladder B. Pancreas C. Stomach D. Liver
- ANSWER D. Liver
Microorganisms are measured in: A. Microns B. Feet C. Millimeters D. Nano-meters -
ANSWER A. Microns
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizer's ability
to sterilize under actual use conditions? A. Full-load testing B. Maximum-load testing C.
Overload testing D. Load testing - ANSWER B. Maximum-load testing
What is the ideal human body temperature? A. 75 F B. 87.4 F C. 98 F D. 98.6 F -
ANSWER D. 98.6 F
Which of the following is true of a capsule? A. It is less difficult to kill than vegetive bacteria
B. It is more difficult to kill than a spore C. It is resistant to heat and chemicals D. It is easily
killed by antibiotics - ANSWER C. It is resistant to heat and chemicals
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? A. Muscular System B. Lymphatic System
C. Digestive System D. Respiratory System - ANSWER D. Respiratory System
Ethics is the practice of? A. Doing the right thing B. Making money C. Being nice D. None of
the above - ANSWER A. Doing the right thing
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, A microorganism that is resting and has a hard, shell-like outer covering is called a? A. Cell B.
Spore C. Capsule D. Prion - ANSWER B. Spore
Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) is caused by which of the following? A.
Bacteria B. Fungi C. Protozoa D. Prions - ANSWER D. Prions
Nails, tissues, and money are examples of A. Vectors B. Vehicle C. Fomites D. None of the
above - ANSWER C. Fomites
Cholera is transmitted by? A. Contaminated food and water B. Air-born bacteria C. Fomites
D. Vector - ANSWER A. Contaminated food and water
In the final step of handwashing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips: A. Up B.
Down C. Left D. Right - ANSWER A. Up
All of the following play role in how bones support other body systems except? A. storage of
minerals B. growth of blood cells C. distribution of hormones D. protection of internal organs
- ANSWER C. distribution of hormones
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be? A. Open B. Soft C. Leak-
proof D. Semi-permeable - ANSWER C. Leak-proof
Round or spherical bacteria are called? A. Bacilli B. Rod C. Cocci D. Spirochete -
ANSWER C. cocci
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is
called? A. Rinsing B. Washing C. Soaking D. Cleaning - ANSWER D. cleaning
Which of the following should be cleaned daily? A. Floors and work surfaces B. Walls and
vents C. Floor drains D. Ceilings - ANSWER A. Floors and work surfaces
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