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what action should be taken if a scope does not pass the leak test?
A.Try to fix it if you think you know how to
B.process the scope following routine cleaning instructions
C.remove the scope from service and send for repair
D.process it but label it as needing repair - ANSWER- C.remove the scope from service and
send for repair
Dry steam in a sterilizer cycle causes
A.expired linen packs to be re-sterilized much quicker
B.Wrapped items in the sterilizer to remain hot much longer and microorganisms killed quicker
C.Items in the sterilizer to remain dry and microorganisms cannot be killed readily
D.Items in the sterilizer to remain dry and microorganisms killed readily - ANSWER- C.Items in
the sterilizer to remain dry and microorganisms cannot be killed readily
Mesophile is an organism that grows best at body temperature of
A.57 degrees F
B.58 degrees F
C.98 degrees F
D.118 degrees F - ANSWER- C.98 degrees F
The process by which Ethylene Oxide (EtO) destroys microorganisms resulting in the inability of
the cell to normally metabolize, reproduce or both is known as:
A.Sterilization
B.Alkylation
C.metabolization
D.Deoxidation - ANSWER- B.Alkylation
Which of the following provides specific information about a set of instruments in a tray?
A.Manufactur`s IFU
B.Safe data sheet
C.Count sheet
D.Case cart - ANSWER- C.Count sheet
,The process of pre-cleaning should begin:
A.Immediately after instruments are inspected
B.As soon as devices reach the Central Service area
C.Before items are sorted
D.Immediately after the completion of an invasive procedure - ANSWER- D.Immediately after
the completion of an invasive procedure
As part of releasing a patient care equipment like Intravenous pump, the CS technician must
ensure
A.Safety Data Sheet is included
B.Freshly charged backup battery is included
C.Manufacturer`s manual is included
D.It is tagged with information on when it was last serviced - ANSWER- B.Freshly charged
backup battery is included
The best choice for high level disinfection of instruments would be:
A.Phenolics
B.OPA
C.Chlorine
D.Iodophors - ANSWER- B.OPA
What is not true about the used of mechanical washers?
A.Trays with lids should be opened
B.Instruments should be disassembled and opened
C.Multi-level trays should be separated
D.All items should be washed on the same cycle - ANSWER- D.All items should be washed on
the same cycle
Which of the following are classified as high-level disinfectants?
A.Glutaraldehyde and Phenolics
B.Quaternary ammonium compounds and phenolics
C.Halogens and OPA
D.Glutaraldehyde and OPA - ANSWER- D.Glutaraldehyde and OPA
A prion is which of the following?
A.Virus
B.Bacteria
,C.Fungus
D.None of the above - ANSWER- D.None of the above
Which of the following piece of information will not be found on the Physicians Preference
card?
A.Name of patient undergoing the surgery
B.Name of procedure
C.Instruction to ensure a patient is shaved
D.Information on the required instruments - ANSWER- A.Name of patient undergoing the
surgery
What should be the minimum air exchange rate per hour for work areas in which EtO sterilizers
are located?
A.5 Changes
B.10 Changes
C.15 Changes
D.20 Changes - ANSWER- B.10 Changes
Which of the following is the medical term for skin disease?
A.Dermopathy
B.Liposuction
C.Colectomy
D.Arthroscopy - ANSWER- A.Dermopathy
What is the reasoning behind double peel pouching?
A.To prevent air penetration onto the items
B.It allows aseptic presentation of the sterile item without contamination
C.To support heavier instruments
D.To provide more cushion for the inner items - ANSWER- B.It allows aseptic presentation of
the sterile item without contamination
What should be done if the Bowie Dick test fails the first time?
A.repeat the test one more time
B.shut down the sterilizer, then turn it back on
C.increase the sterilization time and repeat the test
D.call for service - ANSWER- A.repeat the test one more time
Tetanus which does not require free oxygen to grow is classified as:
, A.Aerobic
B.Vegetative
C.Anaerobic
D.Cytoplasm - ANSWER- C.Anaerobic
The purpose of material safety data sheets (MSDS) is to provide:
A.Information about chemicals used by employees
B.Cleaning instructions for medical devices
C.Operating instructions for medical devices
D.Set assembly instructions for endoscopes - ANSWER- A.Information about chemicals used by
employees
Which of the following is the flexible connective tissue that provides framework to the body?
A.ligament
B.nerve
C.muscle
D.cartilage - ANSWER- D.cartilage
What is the purpose of a suction stylet?
A.provide a measuring guide for the surgeon
B.clean the suction in the decontamination area
C.unclog the suction during surgery
D.facilitate the sterilization process - ANSWER- C.unclog the suction during surgery
When placing packages on shelves, heavy items should be placed
A.on the lowest shelf
B.on the top shelves
C.on the middle shelves
D.on any shelf - ANSWER- C.on the middle shelves
Which of the following is newest sterilization method?
A.Ozone
B.Ethylene Oxide
C.Hydrogen Peroxide
D.Sodium Hydroxide - ANSWER- A.Ozone
Which of these the following order indicates items are needed immediately, or at once ?
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what action should be taken if a scope does not pass the leak test?
A.Try to fix it if you think you know how to
B.process the scope following routine cleaning instructions
C.remove the scope from service and send for repair
D.process it but label it as needing repair - ANSWER- C.remove the scope from service and
send for repair
Dry steam in a sterilizer cycle causes
A.expired linen packs to be re-sterilized much quicker
B.Wrapped items in the sterilizer to remain hot much longer and microorganisms killed quicker
C.Items in the sterilizer to remain dry and microorganisms cannot be killed readily
D.Items in the sterilizer to remain dry and microorganisms killed readily - ANSWER- C.Items in
the sterilizer to remain dry and microorganisms cannot be killed readily
Mesophile is an organism that grows best at body temperature of
A.57 degrees F
B.58 degrees F
C.98 degrees F
D.118 degrees F - ANSWER- C.98 degrees F
The process by which Ethylene Oxide (EtO) destroys microorganisms resulting in the inability of
the cell to normally metabolize, reproduce or both is known as:
A.Sterilization
B.Alkylation
C.metabolization
D.Deoxidation - ANSWER- B.Alkylation
Which of the following provides specific information about a set of instruments in a tray?
A.Manufactur`s IFU
B.Safe data sheet
C.Count sheet
D.Case cart - ANSWER- C.Count sheet
,The process of pre-cleaning should begin:
A.Immediately after instruments are inspected
B.As soon as devices reach the Central Service area
C.Before items are sorted
D.Immediately after the completion of an invasive procedure - ANSWER- D.Immediately after
the completion of an invasive procedure
As part of releasing a patient care equipment like Intravenous pump, the CS technician must
ensure
A.Safety Data Sheet is included
B.Freshly charged backup battery is included
C.Manufacturer`s manual is included
D.It is tagged with information on when it was last serviced - ANSWER- B.Freshly charged
backup battery is included
The best choice for high level disinfection of instruments would be:
A.Phenolics
B.OPA
C.Chlorine
D.Iodophors - ANSWER- B.OPA
What is not true about the used of mechanical washers?
A.Trays with lids should be opened
B.Instruments should be disassembled and opened
C.Multi-level trays should be separated
D.All items should be washed on the same cycle - ANSWER- D.All items should be washed on
the same cycle
Which of the following are classified as high-level disinfectants?
A.Glutaraldehyde and Phenolics
B.Quaternary ammonium compounds and phenolics
C.Halogens and OPA
D.Glutaraldehyde and OPA - ANSWER- D.Glutaraldehyde and OPA
A prion is which of the following?
A.Virus
B.Bacteria
,C.Fungus
D.None of the above - ANSWER- D.None of the above
Which of the following piece of information will not be found on the Physicians Preference
card?
A.Name of patient undergoing the surgery
B.Name of procedure
C.Instruction to ensure a patient is shaved
D.Information on the required instruments - ANSWER- A.Name of patient undergoing the
surgery
What should be the minimum air exchange rate per hour for work areas in which EtO sterilizers
are located?
A.5 Changes
B.10 Changes
C.15 Changes
D.20 Changes - ANSWER- B.10 Changes
Which of the following is the medical term for skin disease?
A.Dermopathy
B.Liposuction
C.Colectomy
D.Arthroscopy - ANSWER- A.Dermopathy
What is the reasoning behind double peel pouching?
A.To prevent air penetration onto the items
B.It allows aseptic presentation of the sterile item without contamination
C.To support heavier instruments
D.To provide more cushion for the inner items - ANSWER- B.It allows aseptic presentation of
the sterile item without contamination
What should be done if the Bowie Dick test fails the first time?
A.repeat the test one more time
B.shut down the sterilizer, then turn it back on
C.increase the sterilization time and repeat the test
D.call for service - ANSWER- A.repeat the test one more time
Tetanus which does not require free oxygen to grow is classified as:
, A.Aerobic
B.Vegetative
C.Anaerobic
D.Cytoplasm - ANSWER- C.Anaerobic
The purpose of material safety data sheets (MSDS) is to provide:
A.Information about chemicals used by employees
B.Cleaning instructions for medical devices
C.Operating instructions for medical devices
D.Set assembly instructions for endoscopes - ANSWER- A.Information about chemicals used by
employees
Which of the following is the flexible connective tissue that provides framework to the body?
A.ligament
B.nerve
C.muscle
D.cartilage - ANSWER- D.cartilage
What is the purpose of a suction stylet?
A.provide a measuring guide for the surgeon
B.clean the suction in the decontamination area
C.unclog the suction during surgery
D.facilitate the sterilization process - ANSWER- C.unclog the suction during surgery
When placing packages on shelves, heavy items should be placed
A.on the lowest shelf
B.on the top shelves
C.on the middle shelves
D.on any shelf - ANSWER- C.on the middle shelves
Which of the following is newest sterilization method?
A.Ozone
B.Ethylene Oxide
C.Hydrogen Peroxide
D.Sodium Hydroxide - ANSWER- A.Ozone
Which of these the following order indicates items are needed immediately, or at once ?
