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ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
a sterilized instrument is opened but not used what should happen? - answer-treat as contaminated
and completely reprocess it
Acrylic nails are... - answer-prohibited because the support the growth of microorganisms
Air should be exhausted where? - answer-directly to the outside not recirculated
Before an instrument is cleaned what must be obtained? - answer-The manufacturer's IFU
How are liquids sterilized? - answer-only through gravity displacement liquid cycles
How do you properly clean a device? - answer-follow the device manufacturer's written instructions
How does steam sterilization occur? - answer-by condensation
How far from the floor should medical devices be stored? - answer-8-10 inches from the floor
How far should shelving be from outside walls? - answer-2 inches
How long should fingernails be kept? - answer-Short
, Biological monitors contain... - answer-spores geobacillus stearothermophilus
Class five responds to - answer-all critical parameters
Class three responds to - answer-single parameter respond to one chemical parameter
Decontamination activites should not take place when - answer-clean activities are being performed
(prep, packaging, and sterilization)
Define Cleaning... - answer-The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for
further processing or for the intended use.
Define decontamination - answer-The process of cleaning surgical instruments, patient care devices,
and all involved surfaces in order to render areas and items safe for handling and/or further
processing
Each package ran through sterilizers should be labeled with what? - answer-1)lot number
2)date
3)cycle number
Floors and work surfaces should be cleaned? - answer-daily in accordance to the policies and
procedures
Geobacillus steurothermophilus must be incubated at what temp.? - answer-132 degrees farenheit
How many air exchanges should there be in the decontamination area? - answer-10 per hour