CHL IAHCSMM exam questions with
correct answers
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 - n
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qualification
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while some sterilization failures result from mechanical failures over which the
technician has no control, many process failures can be avoided by - n
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developing good work practices
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during placement and packaging of items for sterilization, care is required to insure
that items that could ____ are placed correctly on the sterilizer carriage - n
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trap air
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a steam sterilizer can successfully sterilize anything placed in it - n
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false
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these are installed on the steam distribution lines to help remove condensate - n
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steam straps
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paper/plastic peel pouches must be placed ___ for sterilization - n
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on edge
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manufacturers have begun to test instruments to determine if current sterilization
processes are effective using a process called - n
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validation testing
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sterilization cycles that fall outside of the traditional cycles used in the central
service department because exposure times exceed standard steam sterilization
times - n
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extended cycles
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sterilization records should be retained according to the policies and procedures
established by the - n
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individual health care facility
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the steam sterilizer's chamber drain screen should be inspected and cleaned - n
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at least daily
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the process of protecting a sterile item from any event that will contaminate it - n
correct answers
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 - n
Ans✔
qualification
Qs
while some sterilization failures result from mechanical failures over which the
technician has no control, many process failures can be avoided by - n
Ans✔
developing good work practices
Qs
during placement and packaging of items for sterilization, care is required to insure
that items that could ____ are placed correctly on the sterilizer carriage - n
Ans✔
trap air
Qs
a steam sterilizer can successfully sterilize anything placed in it - n
Ans✔
false
Qs
these are installed on the steam distribution lines to help remove condensate - n
Ans✔
steam straps
, Qs
paper/plastic peel pouches must be placed ___ for sterilization - n
Ans✔
on edge
Qs
manufacturers have begun to test instruments to determine if current sterilization
processes are effective using a process called - n
Ans✔
validation testing
Qs
sterilization cycles that fall outside of the traditional cycles used in the central
service department because exposure times exceed standard steam sterilization
times - n
Ans✔
extended cycles
Qs
sterilization records should be retained according to the policies and procedures
established by the - n
Ans✔
individual health care facility
Qs
the steam sterilizer's chamber drain screen should be inspected and cleaned - n
Ans✔
at least daily
Qs
the process of protecting a sterile item from any event that will contaminate it - n
