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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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1. This is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibition of
disease-causing organisms.
a. Sterilization
b. Sanitizing
c. Disinfection
d. Treated with antiseptics
Disinfection destroys most microorganisms but not all bacterial spores
The correct answer is: Disinfection
2. The process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal tissue or
an open wound. It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave.
a. Disinfection
b. Sterilization
c. Surgical Asepsis
d. Sanitization
Sterilization is required for all instruments that penetrate a patient’s skin
The correct answer is: Sterilization
3. Which liquid is best to use when filling an autoclave?
a. Alcohol
b. Sterile water
c. Tap water
d. Distilled water
Distilled water prevents mineral buildup inside the autoclave
The correct answer is: Distilled water
4. What is the minimum distance recommended for cough etiquette according to
Standard Precautions?
a. 1 foot
b. 2 feet
c. 3 feet
,d. 6 feet
At least 3 feet of space between persons is recommended
The correct answer is: 3 feet
5. Which of the following is NOT a method of sterilization?
a. Autoclave
b. Dry heat
c. Boiling water
d. Ethylene oxide gas
Boiling water is a disinfection method, not sterilization
The correct answer is: Boiling water
6. How often should biological spore tests be performed on an autoclave?
a. Daily
b. Weekly
c. Monthly
d. Annually
Weekly spore testing is recommended for routine sterilizer monitoring
The correct answer is: Weekly
7. What is the recommended temperature and pressure for steam sterilization?
a. 212°F at 5 psi
b. 250°F at 15 psi
c. 300°F at 20 psi
d. 350°F at 30 psi
Standard autoclave settings are 250–254°F at 15 psi
The correct answer is: 250°F at 15 psi
8. Which of the following items requires sterilization before use?
a. Blood pressure cuff
b. Surgical scalpel
c. Stethoscope
d. Otoscope tip
Any item penetrating skin or entering sterile tissue must be sterilized
The correct answer is: Surgical scalpel
9. What is the minimum exposure time for wrapped instruments in a gravity
displacement autoclave at 250°F?
a. 10 minutes
b. 15 minutes
,c. 30 minutes
d. 45 minutes
Wrapped instruments typically require 30 minutes at 250°F
The correct answer is: 30 minutes
10. Which chemical indicator changes color after exposure to sterilization
conditions?
a. Phenolphthalein
b. Autoclave tape
c. Litmus paper
d. pH strip
Autoclave tape has stripes that turn dark when sterilization temperature is reached
The correct answer is: Autoclave tape
11. What is the first step in instrument processing?
a. Sterilization
b. Disinfection
c. Cleaning/sanitization
d. Packaging
Cleaning must precede disinfection or sterilization to remove bioburden
The correct answer is: Cleaning/sanitization
12. Which type of PPE should always be worn when handling contaminated
instruments?
a. Mask only
b. Gloves only
c. Gloves and face shield
d. Goggles only
Heavy-duty gloves and face protection prevent splash exposure
The correct answer is: Gloves and face shield
13. What does the term "flash sterilization" refer to?
a. Sterilization with chemicals
b. Rapid sterilization of unwrapped items
c. Sterilization using UV light
d. Sterilization with boiling water
Flash sterilization is for immediate use of unwrapped instruments
The correct answer is: Rapid sterilization of unwrapped items
, 14. Which of the following is a high-level disinfectant?
a. Isopropyl alcohol
b. Hydrogen peroxide 3%
c. Glutaraldehyde
d. Bleach 1:10
Glutaraldehyde (Cidex) is a high-level disinfectant for heat-sensitive instruments
The correct answer is: Glutaraldehyde
15. How should you transport contaminated sharps?
a. In a paper bag
b. In a clear plastic bag
c. In a rigid, puncture-resistant sharps container
d. Wrapped in paper towels
OSHA requires puncture-resistant, leak-proof sharps containers
The correct answer is: In a rigid, puncture-resistant sharps container
16. What is the contact time for instruments submerged in 70% isopropyl alcohol
for disinfection?
a. 1 minute
b. 5 minutes
c. 10 minutes
d. 30 minutes
Isopropyl alcohol requires 10 minutes of contact for effective disinfection
The correct answer is: 10 minutes
17. Which organization mandates the use of Standard Precautions?
a. CDC
b. OSHA
c. FDA
d. EPA
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires Standard Precautions
The correct answer is: OSHA
18. What should you do immediately after a needlestick injury?
a. Ignore it if no blood is visible
b. Wash the area with soap and water
c. Apply pressure to stop bleeding
d. Continue working and report later
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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1. This is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibition of
disease-causing organisms.
a. Sterilization
b. Sanitizing
c. Disinfection
d. Treated with antiseptics
Disinfection destroys most microorganisms but not all bacterial spores
The correct answer is: Disinfection
2. The process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal tissue or
an open wound. It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave.
a. Disinfection
b. Sterilization
c. Surgical Asepsis
d. Sanitization
Sterilization is required for all instruments that penetrate a patient’s skin
The correct answer is: Sterilization
3. Which liquid is best to use when filling an autoclave?
a. Alcohol
b. Sterile water
c. Tap water
d. Distilled water
Distilled water prevents mineral buildup inside the autoclave
The correct answer is: Distilled water
4. What is the minimum distance recommended for cough etiquette according to
Standard Precautions?
a. 1 foot
b. 2 feet
c. 3 feet
,d. 6 feet
At least 3 feet of space between persons is recommended
The correct answer is: 3 feet
5. Which of the following is NOT a method of sterilization?
a. Autoclave
b. Dry heat
c. Boiling water
d. Ethylene oxide gas
Boiling water is a disinfection method, not sterilization
The correct answer is: Boiling water
6. How often should biological spore tests be performed on an autoclave?
a. Daily
b. Weekly
c. Monthly
d. Annually
Weekly spore testing is recommended for routine sterilizer monitoring
The correct answer is: Weekly
7. What is the recommended temperature and pressure for steam sterilization?
a. 212°F at 5 psi
b. 250°F at 15 psi
c. 300°F at 20 psi
d. 350°F at 30 psi
Standard autoclave settings are 250–254°F at 15 psi
The correct answer is: 250°F at 15 psi
8. Which of the following items requires sterilization before use?
a. Blood pressure cuff
b. Surgical scalpel
c. Stethoscope
d. Otoscope tip
Any item penetrating skin or entering sterile tissue must be sterilized
The correct answer is: Surgical scalpel
9. What is the minimum exposure time for wrapped instruments in a gravity
displacement autoclave at 250°F?
a. 10 minutes
b. 15 minutes
,c. 30 minutes
d. 45 minutes
Wrapped instruments typically require 30 minutes at 250°F
The correct answer is: 30 minutes
10. Which chemical indicator changes color after exposure to sterilization
conditions?
a. Phenolphthalein
b. Autoclave tape
c. Litmus paper
d. pH strip
Autoclave tape has stripes that turn dark when sterilization temperature is reached
The correct answer is: Autoclave tape
11. What is the first step in instrument processing?
a. Sterilization
b. Disinfection
c. Cleaning/sanitization
d. Packaging
Cleaning must precede disinfection or sterilization to remove bioburden
The correct answer is: Cleaning/sanitization
12. Which type of PPE should always be worn when handling contaminated
instruments?
a. Mask only
b. Gloves only
c. Gloves and face shield
d. Goggles only
Heavy-duty gloves and face protection prevent splash exposure
The correct answer is: Gloves and face shield
13. What does the term "flash sterilization" refer to?
a. Sterilization with chemicals
b. Rapid sterilization of unwrapped items
c. Sterilization using UV light
d. Sterilization with boiling water
Flash sterilization is for immediate use of unwrapped instruments
The correct answer is: Rapid sterilization of unwrapped items
, 14. Which of the following is a high-level disinfectant?
a. Isopropyl alcohol
b. Hydrogen peroxide 3%
c. Glutaraldehyde
d. Bleach 1:10
Glutaraldehyde (Cidex) is a high-level disinfectant for heat-sensitive instruments
The correct answer is: Glutaraldehyde
15. How should you transport contaminated sharps?
a. In a paper bag
b. In a clear plastic bag
c. In a rigid, puncture-resistant sharps container
d. Wrapped in paper towels
OSHA requires puncture-resistant, leak-proof sharps containers
The correct answer is: In a rigid, puncture-resistant sharps container
16. What is the contact time for instruments submerged in 70% isopropyl alcohol
for disinfection?
a. 1 minute
b. 5 minutes
c. 10 minutes
d. 30 minutes
Isopropyl alcohol requires 10 minutes of contact for effective disinfection
The correct answer is: 10 minutes
17. Which organization mandates the use of Standard Precautions?
a. CDC
b. OSHA
c. FDA
d. EPA
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires Standard Precautions
The correct answer is: OSHA
18. What should you do immediately after a needlestick injury?
a. Ignore it if no blood is visible
b. Wash the area with soap and water
c. Apply pressure to stop bleeding
d. Continue working and report later
