HSPA Ch. 12 Practice Exam Questions With 100% Verified Annswers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies sterilization packaging as a: a. Class I medical device b. Class II medical device c. Class III medical device d. Class IV medical device - Correct AnswersB. Class II medical device Which of the following is not an acceptable sterilization packaging material? a. Muslin b. Barrier cloth c. Canvas d. Twill - Correct AnswersC. Canvas Count sheets: a. Describe each instrument in detail b. Are used only for Operating Room (OR) trays and large procedure packs c. Provide a detailed list of tray contents d. Include information from the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU) - Correct AnswersC. Provide a detailed list of tray contents When arranging paper/plastic pouches in a sterilizer, the pouches should be arranged: a. Paper to plastic b. Paper to paper c. Plastic to plastic d. Flat - Correct AnswersA. Paper to plastic How often should the insulation of electrosurgical instruments be tested for integrity? a. Only when requested b. Every time the instrument is processed c. Every fifth time the instrument is processed d. Weekly - Correct AnswersB. Every time the instrument is processed Some plastics, including formulations of spun-bonded polyolefin, are intended for use in this sterilization process: a. Steam b. Hydrogen peroxide c. Liquid d. Gravity - Correct AnswersB. Hydrogen peroxide When placing hinged instruments in an instrument tray: a. Lock the handles to prevent damage during sterilization b. Arrange the instruments placing all sharps on top c. Arrange the instruments in the order of their use d. Unlock the handles and open the instruments - Correct AnswersD. Unlock the handles and open the instruments Instruments are placed into sets: a. Wet b. Soiled c. Dry d. Assembled - Correct AnswersC. Dry Which of the following cannot be used in an instrument set to protect delicate instruments? a. Tip protectors b. Plastic peel packs c. Approved foam pouches d. Silicon mats - Correct AnswersB. Plastic peel packs This type of chemical indicator (CI) is also called a verification indicator and is a cycle-specific indicator. It is designed to react to all critical parameters of a sterilization cycle. a. Type 3 b. Type 4 с. Type 5 d. Type 6 - Correct AnswersD. Type 6 Which of the following packaging systems is required to be packaged twice and provides a second chance for sterile presentation? a. Sterilization container b. Sequential flat wrapper c. Simultaneous flat wrapper d. Containment device - Correct AnswersB. Sequential flat wrapper Which of the following items can cause superheating within a sterilization cycle? a. Soiled instruments b. Wet instruments c. Instruments with insulation d. Pre-packaged sterile towels - Correct AnswersD. Pre-packaged sterile towels Plastic containers take longer to dry because they: a. Lack metal, which produces heat by conduction b. Are lighter c. Crack easily, leaving an area for moisture to hide d. Can hold more instruments, which causes moisture to remain in the set - Correct AnswersA. Lack metal, which produces heat by conduction Which of the following is a disadvantage of rigid sterilization containers? a. Their barrier qualities b. They help eliminate torn wrappers c. They help protect instruments from damage during processing, storage and transport d. Additional cycle time may be required to thoroughy dry the contents - Correct AnswersD. Additional cycle time may be required to thoroughly dry the contents Which of the following can be used to close sterile packages? a. Sterilization indicator tape b. Staples c. Binder clips d. Painter's tape - Correct AnswersA. Sterilization indicator tape