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STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM PRACTICE
CHAPTERS 1 -13) | FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS |
BRAND NEW!
Skeletal muscles
(A) move involuntarily.
(B) move only when we want them to move.
(C) are responsible for muscle movement.
(D) all the above. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B
What is the most common pH for detergents used for most
cleaning processes?
(A) low pH.
(B) high pH.
(C) neutral pH.
(D) It depends on the water temperature and exposure time. -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C
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Surgical instruments are carefully inspected for cleanliness and
function in the (blank) area of the Central Service department.
(A) decontamination
(B) sterilization
(C) sterile storage
(D) preparation and packaging - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D
This surgical procedure consists of removing an ear bone that
has thickened and no longer transmits sound waves and
replacing it with an artificial implant to improve hearing.
(A) Tympanoplasty
(B) Stapedectomy
(C) Auditory implantation
(D) Myringotomy - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D
Multiple drug resistant organisms are a declining threat to
patients in healthcare facilities.
(A) True
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(B) False - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B
The root element gastro refers to the
(A) colon.
(B) heart.
(C) muscles.
(D) stomach. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D
The only way to interrupt the transmission of a causative agent is
to
(A) sterilize the item.
(B) wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
(C) eliminate it.
(D) involve the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C
Which of the following statements about Immediate Use Steam
Sterilization is true?
(A) It is the sterilization method of choice for metal instruments.
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(B) It is recommended to be used as a primary sterilization
process by the Association for the Advancement of Medical
Instrumentation and the Association of periOperative Registered
Nurses.
(C) It reduces turnaround time because cleaning is not required.
(D)It should be used only when there is not time to process items
using the wrapped method. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D
The part of a hemostat that locks and holds it in position is called
the box lock.
(A) True
(B) False - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B
The purpose of a decontamination battery is to protect powered
surgical instruments from fluid invasion.
(A) True
(B) False - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A
Temperature in the preparation and packaging area should be
(A) below 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM PRACTICE
CHAPTERS 1 -13) | FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS |
BRAND NEW!
Skeletal muscles
(A) move involuntarily.
(B) move only when we want them to move.
(C) are responsible for muscle movement.
(D) all the above. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B
What is the most common pH for detergents used for most
cleaning processes?
(A) low pH.
(B) high pH.
(C) neutral pH.
(D) It depends on the water temperature and exposure time. -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C
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Surgical instruments are carefully inspected for cleanliness and
function in the (blank) area of the Central Service department.
(A) decontamination
(B) sterilization
(C) sterile storage
(D) preparation and packaging - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D
This surgical procedure consists of removing an ear bone that
has thickened and no longer transmits sound waves and
replacing it with an artificial implant to improve hearing.
(A) Tympanoplasty
(B) Stapedectomy
(C) Auditory implantation
(D) Myringotomy - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D
Multiple drug resistant organisms are a declining threat to
patients in healthcare facilities.
(A) True
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(B) False - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B
The root element gastro refers to the
(A) colon.
(B) heart.
(C) muscles.
(D) stomach. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D
The only way to interrupt the transmission of a causative agent is
to
(A) sterilize the item.
(B) wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
(C) eliminate it.
(D) involve the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C
Which of the following statements about Immediate Use Steam
Sterilization is true?
(A) It is the sterilization method of choice for metal instruments.
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(B) It is recommended to be used as a primary sterilization
process by the Association for the Advancement of Medical
Instrumentation and the Association of periOperative Registered
Nurses.
(C) It reduces turnaround time because cleaning is not required.
(D)It should be used only when there is not time to process items
using the wrapped method. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D
The part of a hemostat that locks and holds it in position is called
the box lock.
(A) True
(B) False - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B
The purpose of a decontamination battery is to protect powered
surgical instruments from fluid invasion.
(A) True
(B) False - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A
Temperature in the preparation and packaging area should be
(A) below 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
