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DMEC-CLMS Final Exam Preparation Material 2025/2026
Complete Questions And Correct Answers |Already Graded
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Disadvantages to a case cart distribution system - CORRECT ANSWER=A lag
time between usage and replenishment
During instruments manufacture the process of passivation helps build a protective
chromium oxide layer on each instruments surface - CORRECT ANSWER=True
Each year, approximately____ patients develop a healthcare associated infection -
CORRECT ANSWER=2 million
Typically 1 min of drying time programmed into flash cycles removes steam from
chamber but doesn't dry device completely - CORRECT ANSWER=Drying phase
of steam sterilization
What would be the recommended exposure time for a dry heat sterilization load
that was run at an exposure temperature of 320 degrees •F - CORRECT
ANSWER=2 hours
The term "super heated steam" means - CORRECT ANSWER=Dry steam
Some plastics including formulations of spun bonded polyolefin are intended for
use solely in these sterilization processes: - CORRECT ANSWER=low
temperature
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The part of the digestive system where the greatest absorption of nutrients into
body cells takes place - CORRECT ANSWER=small intestines
Water that is turbid is : - CORRECT ANSWER=cloudy
Softened water - CORRECT ANSWER=decreases the likelihood of mineral scale
deposits
A liquid oxidizing agent that is an effective biocide at low temperatures. It is a used
in a sterilizaiton system that processes immersible instruments for immediate use -
CORRECT ANSWER=Paracetic Acid (PA)
Award given by the American nurses credentialing center to hospitals that satisfy
factors that measure the strength and quality of nursing care viewed as one of the
highest achievement a hospital can obtain - CORRECT ANSWER=Magnet status
Modern powered surgical instruments are immersive.
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER=False
The term "excise" means - CORRECT ANSWER=To cut out
Which of the following tracking methods provides real time information? -
CORRECT ANSWER=RFID
The spore used in the testing of steam sterilization is - CORRECT
ANSWER=Geobacillus stearothermophilus
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In a sterilization load containing 2 small basins, the chemicals indicators will be
positioned. - CORRECT ANSWER=On the top of the basins
Jewelry should not be worn in the Central Service department work areas because -
CORRECT ANSWER=they harbor bacteria
One goal of point-of-use preparation is to prevent instruments from being damaged
- CORRECT ANSWER=True
During hand washing, hands should be lathered and scrubbed for at least -
CORRECT ANSWER=20 seconds
Hydrogen Peroxide sterile packaging - CORRECT ANSWER=must be cellulose
free
Ozone sterile packaging - CORRECT ANSWER=should be cellulose free
Steam and EtO sterilization process uses what kind of peel pouches - CORRECT
ANSWER=paper and plastic
This unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to therapeutically
raise or lower the body temperature - CORRECT ANSWER=hypothermia unit
Which of the following is the most popular title for the central service department
head - CORRECT ANSWER=director
Implantable devices - CORRECT ANSWER=should not be flash sterilized
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Heat sensitive items - CORRECT ANSWER=The nurse is aware that the use of
ethylene oxide gas is reserved for the sterilization of:
Two most common temperatures used in steam sterilization are - CORRECT
ANSWER=250 and 270-275
Test which use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of the sterilization
process and provide a direct measure of lethality are called - CORRECT
ANSWER=
In order to elevate the temperature in a steam sterilizer, you must - CORRECT
ANSWER=Increase the steam pressure
The system used to categorize patient care items based on the degree of risk of
infection. - CORRECT ANSWER=Spaulding Classification System
A pick list contains information that - CORRECT ANSWER=Identifies the
supplies and instruments needed for a specific doctor and procedure
The basic unit of a living organism - CORRECT ANSWER=cell
What is the name of the surgical procedure where an opening is made into the
skull? - CORRECT ANSWER=Craniotomy
The decontamination area of the central service department is where instruments
are carefully checked for cleanliness and function. - CORRECT ANSWER=False
DMEC-CLMS Final Exam Preparation Material 2025/2026
Complete Questions And Correct Answers |Already Graded
A+
Disadvantages to a case cart distribution system - CORRECT ANSWER=A lag
time between usage and replenishment
During instruments manufacture the process of passivation helps build a protective
chromium oxide layer on each instruments surface - CORRECT ANSWER=True
Each year, approximately____ patients develop a healthcare associated infection -
CORRECT ANSWER=2 million
Typically 1 min of drying time programmed into flash cycles removes steam from
chamber but doesn't dry device completely - CORRECT ANSWER=Drying phase
of steam sterilization
What would be the recommended exposure time for a dry heat sterilization load
that was run at an exposure temperature of 320 degrees •F - CORRECT
ANSWER=2 hours
The term "super heated steam" means - CORRECT ANSWER=Dry steam
Some plastics including formulations of spun bonded polyolefin are intended for
use solely in these sterilization processes: - CORRECT ANSWER=low
temperature
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The part of the digestive system where the greatest absorption of nutrients into
body cells takes place - CORRECT ANSWER=small intestines
Water that is turbid is : - CORRECT ANSWER=cloudy
Softened water - CORRECT ANSWER=decreases the likelihood of mineral scale
deposits
A liquid oxidizing agent that is an effective biocide at low temperatures. It is a used
in a sterilizaiton system that processes immersible instruments for immediate use -
CORRECT ANSWER=Paracetic Acid (PA)
Award given by the American nurses credentialing center to hospitals that satisfy
factors that measure the strength and quality of nursing care viewed as one of the
highest achievement a hospital can obtain - CORRECT ANSWER=Magnet status
Modern powered surgical instruments are immersive.
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER=False
The term "excise" means - CORRECT ANSWER=To cut out
Which of the following tracking methods provides real time information? -
CORRECT ANSWER=RFID
The spore used in the testing of steam sterilization is - CORRECT
ANSWER=Geobacillus stearothermophilus
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In a sterilization load containing 2 small basins, the chemicals indicators will be
positioned. - CORRECT ANSWER=On the top of the basins
Jewelry should not be worn in the Central Service department work areas because -
CORRECT ANSWER=they harbor bacteria
One goal of point-of-use preparation is to prevent instruments from being damaged
- CORRECT ANSWER=True
During hand washing, hands should be lathered and scrubbed for at least -
CORRECT ANSWER=20 seconds
Hydrogen Peroxide sterile packaging - CORRECT ANSWER=must be cellulose
free
Ozone sterile packaging - CORRECT ANSWER=should be cellulose free
Steam and EtO sterilization process uses what kind of peel pouches - CORRECT
ANSWER=paper and plastic
This unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to therapeutically
raise or lower the body temperature - CORRECT ANSWER=hypothermia unit
Which of the following is the most popular title for the central service department
head - CORRECT ANSWER=director
Implantable devices - CORRECT ANSWER=should not be flash sterilized
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Heat sensitive items - CORRECT ANSWER=The nurse is aware that the use of
ethylene oxide gas is reserved for the sterilization of:
Two most common temperatures used in steam sterilization are - CORRECT
ANSWER=250 and 270-275
Test which use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of the sterilization
process and provide a direct measure of lethality are called - CORRECT
ANSWER=
In order to elevate the temperature in a steam sterilizer, you must - CORRECT
ANSWER=Increase the steam pressure
The system used to categorize patient care items based on the degree of risk of
infection. - CORRECT ANSWER=Spaulding Classification System
A pick list contains information that - CORRECT ANSWER=Identifies the
supplies and instruments needed for a specific doctor and procedure
The basic unit of a living organism - CORRECT ANSWER=cell
What is the name of the surgical procedure where an opening is made into the
skull? - CORRECT ANSWER=Craniotomy
The decontamination area of the central service department is where instruments
are carefully checked for cleanliness and function. - CORRECT ANSWER=False
