CSSD EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWEERS LATEST
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Which of the following indicators is recommended for use in monitoring
sterilization cycles?
Type 5 or 6 indicators
Which of the following is the primary cause of pitting?
chloride
Trays with overhang shelving...?
can become contaminated
An inventory system where items are owned by the vendor but stored at the
health care facility.?
Consignment
The three major areas in sterility assurance related to environmental controls
are?
temperature, humidity, air exchanges
Brushing of instruments underwater should be done using a...?
to and from motion
Which of the following instruments can be cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner?
lumens
The ideal level of chloride in tap water should be?
100 ppm
Internal chemical indicators may be placed in these areas EXCEPT?
in an area most accessible to steam penetration
Which of the following is used to remove chloride from water?
granular activated charcoal
Which organization provides regulations and requirements for biohazard material
transport safety?
DOT (Department of Transportation)
OSHA requires that EtO personal monitoring records be stored for how long after
the employee has completed the last EtO related task?
30 years
When does the sterile storage process begin?
when the sterilizer door is opened at the end of the cycle
What action should the CS technician take if while assembling an instrument tray,
he finds out that some instruments were missing?
He should seek clearance from the owning
This organization specializes in endoscopy issues and has established standards
for the effective processing of flexible endoscopes.?
SGNA (Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates)
If a processed tray is opened and found to be missing an internal chemical
indicator, what needs to happen?
The tray should not be used in surgical procedures
A mode of bacterial transmission where an infectious agent is transmitted
through an item such as food or fluid is?
, Common vehicle
At a minimum, what PPE should the sterile technician wear when cleaning the
sterilizer drain strainer?
gloves, face shield and protective gown, shoe covers
When should the process of pre-cleaning begin?
Immediately after the completion of an invasive procedure
To prevent coagulation of proteins, instruments should be pre-rinsed using?
cold water
Which of the following are chemicals that hold hard water minerals in solution
and prevent soaps or detergents from reacting with the minerals?
chelating agents
Which of the following is used to remove chalky, powder-like, hard to remove
substance, that sometimes forms on equipment and sinks?
Descalers
Routine surgical instrument maintenance repair is important because it can..
prevent surgical instrument corrosion
Which of the following is a system used to treat the final rinse water used for
cleaning?
deionization
The detergents used in an ultrasonic cleaner should be?
Low foaming
Which of the following elements cause bluish or rainbow stains on the surface of
surgical instruments?
Iron and silicates
To clean, disinfect, and rinse flexible fiber-optic endoscopes which of the
following equipment will you use?
Automated Endoscope Reprocessor
Which of the following will occur if the Ultrasonic bath temperature is too high?
It will cause the protein on the instruments to coagulate
Manual cleaning needs to be performed as soon as possible upon entering the
decontamination area so as to?
Prevent the formation of bioburden
The efficacy of sterilizers should be routinely monitored using...?
BI PCD
Ultrasonic cleaners clean by a process called?
cavitation
Which organization provides guidelines for Cleaning and Care of Surgical
Instruments?
AORN (Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses)
Which of the following will be removed by a water softener?
Calcium and magnesium
Which of the following organizations furthers international cooperation in
improving health condition?
WHO (World Health Organization)
The recommended maximum weight for containerized trays is?
25 lbs
UPDATE .Buy Quality Materials!
Which of the following indicators is recommended for use in monitoring
sterilization cycles?
Type 5 or 6 indicators
Which of the following is the primary cause of pitting?
chloride
Trays with overhang shelving...?
can become contaminated
An inventory system where items are owned by the vendor but stored at the
health care facility.?
Consignment
The three major areas in sterility assurance related to environmental controls
are?
temperature, humidity, air exchanges
Brushing of instruments underwater should be done using a...?
to and from motion
Which of the following instruments can be cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner?
lumens
The ideal level of chloride in tap water should be?
100 ppm
Internal chemical indicators may be placed in these areas EXCEPT?
in an area most accessible to steam penetration
Which of the following is used to remove chloride from water?
granular activated charcoal
Which organization provides regulations and requirements for biohazard material
transport safety?
DOT (Department of Transportation)
OSHA requires that EtO personal monitoring records be stored for how long after
the employee has completed the last EtO related task?
30 years
When does the sterile storage process begin?
when the sterilizer door is opened at the end of the cycle
What action should the CS technician take if while assembling an instrument tray,
he finds out that some instruments were missing?
He should seek clearance from the owning
This organization specializes in endoscopy issues and has established standards
for the effective processing of flexible endoscopes.?
SGNA (Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates)
If a processed tray is opened and found to be missing an internal chemical
indicator, what needs to happen?
The tray should not be used in surgical procedures
A mode of bacterial transmission where an infectious agent is transmitted
through an item such as food or fluid is?
, Common vehicle
At a minimum, what PPE should the sterile technician wear when cleaning the
sterilizer drain strainer?
gloves, face shield and protective gown, shoe covers
When should the process of pre-cleaning begin?
Immediately after the completion of an invasive procedure
To prevent coagulation of proteins, instruments should be pre-rinsed using?
cold water
Which of the following are chemicals that hold hard water minerals in solution
and prevent soaps or detergents from reacting with the minerals?
chelating agents
Which of the following is used to remove chalky, powder-like, hard to remove
substance, that sometimes forms on equipment and sinks?
Descalers
Routine surgical instrument maintenance repair is important because it can..
prevent surgical instrument corrosion
Which of the following is a system used to treat the final rinse water used for
cleaning?
deionization
The detergents used in an ultrasonic cleaner should be?
Low foaming
Which of the following elements cause bluish or rainbow stains on the surface of
surgical instruments?
Iron and silicates
To clean, disinfect, and rinse flexible fiber-optic endoscopes which of the
following equipment will you use?
Automated Endoscope Reprocessor
Which of the following will occur if the Ultrasonic bath temperature is too high?
It will cause the protein on the instruments to coagulate
Manual cleaning needs to be performed as soon as possible upon entering the
decontamination area so as to?
Prevent the formation of bioburden
The efficacy of sterilizers should be routinely monitored using...?
BI PCD
Ultrasonic cleaners clean by a process called?
cavitation
Which organization provides guidelines for Cleaning and Care of Surgical
Instruments?
AORN (Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses)
Which of the following will be removed by a water softener?
Calcium and magnesium
Which of the following organizations furthers international cooperation in
improving health condition?
WHO (World Health Organization)
The recommended maximum weight for containerized trays is?
25 lbs
