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IAHCSMM exam 2023/2024 with correct solutions
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[Show more]The physical method by which an ultrasonic units clean is called 
Cavitation 
 
 
 
Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked or frayed electrical cords: 
whenever the equipment is cleaned 
 
 
 
Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using: 
dry heat sterilization 
 
 
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Cavitation 
 
 
 
Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked or frayed electrical cords: 
whenever the equipment is cleaned 
 
 
 
Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using: 
dry heat sterilization 
 
 
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Decontamination 
Removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful substances. 
 
 
 
Decontamination Area 
location within a healthcare facility designated for collection, retention, and cleaning of soiled and/or contaminated items. Negative air pressure. 
 
 
 
Workflow 
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Add to cartDecontamination 
Removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful substances. 
 
 
 
Decontamination Area 
location within a healthcare facility designated for collection, retention, and cleaning of soiled and/or contaminated items. Negative air pressure. 
 
 
 
Workflow 
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Everyone who may have contact with biohazard items must be educated about dangers associated with those items 
True 
 
 
 
"-Pexy" is 
Surgical fixation 
 
 
 
Infectious is medical Waste is regulated by the EPA 
True 
 
 
 
"Dermopathy" is a (an) 
Skin disease 
 
 
 
The bacteria reproductive p...
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Add to cartEveryone who may have contact with biohazard items must be educated about dangers associated with those items 
True 
 
 
 
"-Pexy" is 
Surgical fixation 
 
 
 
Infectious is medical Waste is regulated by the EPA 
True 
 
 
 
"Dermopathy" is a (an) 
Skin disease 
 
 
 
The bacteria reproductive p...
True or False: 
Sometimes State or local regulations differ from Federal regulations and when that happens, the most stringent regulations apply. 
True 
 
 
 
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids? 
- Type A 
- Type B 
- Type C 
- Type D 
Type B 
 
 
 
Deionized water i...
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Sometimes State or local regulations differ from Federal regulations and when that happens, the most stringent regulations apply. 
True 
 
 
 
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids? 
- Type A 
- Type B 
- Type C 
- Type D 
Type B 
 
 
 
Deionized water i...
is the first step in the sterilization process. 
Cleaning 
 
 
 
2. Central Service Technicians must wear special attire referred to as to minimize their exposure to blood- borne pathogens and other contaminants. 
PPE 
 
 
 
What type of a pressure is required for decontamination areas? 
Negative 
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Cleaning 
 
 
 
2. Central Service Technicians must wear special attire referred to as to minimize their exposure to blood- borne pathogens and other contaminants. 
PPE 
 
 
 
What type of a pressure is required for decontamination areas? 
Negative 
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Information technology is often the cornerstone of initiatives to transform healthcare 
True 
 
 
 
Disposable items increase combustible load in a healthcare facility 
True 
 
 
 
Enabling people to use information gained to interact with others is known as 
human relations 
 
 
 
At this time trac...
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True 
 
 
 
Disposable items increase combustible load in a healthcare facility 
True 
 
 
 
Enabling people to use information gained to interact with others is known as 
human relations 
 
 
 
At this time trac...
Since Central service techs dont handle money, ethics do not apply to them. 
True or False 
False pg 16 
 
 
 
Central service workflow can be divided into the handling of 3 categories of items: soiled items, clean items, or sterile items. 
True or False 
True pg 9 
 
 
 
The use of positive and neg...
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True or False 
False pg 16 
 
 
 
Central service workflow can be divided into the handling of 3 categories of items: soiled items, clean items, or sterile items. 
True or False 
True pg 9 
 
 
 
The use of positive and neg...
A pick list contains information that 
Identifies the supplies and instruments needed for a specific doctor and procedure 
 
 
 
The basic unit of a living organism 
cell 
 
 
 
What is the name of the surgical procedure where an opening is made into the skull? 
Craniotomy 
 
 
 
The decontamination...
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Add to cartA pick list contains information that 
Identifies the supplies and instruments needed for a specific doctor and procedure 
 
 
 
The basic unit of a living organism 
cell 
 
 
 
What is the name of the surgical procedure where an opening is made into the skull? 
Craniotomy 
 
 
 
The decontamination...
Information technology is often the cornerstone of initiatives to transform healthcare 
True 
 
 
 
Disposable items increase combustible load in a healthcare facility 
True 
 
 
 
Enabling people to use information gained to interact with others is known as 
human relations 
 
 
 
At this time trac...
Preview 2 out of 15 pages
Add to cartInformation technology is often the cornerstone of initiatives to transform healthcare 
True 
 
 
 
Disposable items increase combustible load in a healthcare facility 
True 
 
 
 
Enabling people to use information gained to interact with others is known as 
human relations 
 
 
 
At this time trac...
Approx 2 million patients, __% of those hospitalizes in the u.s. develop a nosocomial infection? 
10% 
 
 
 
__is the act of washing one's hands with soap & water or using an alcohol-based hand rub? 
Hand Hygiene 
 
 
 
__s specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection agains...
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Add to cartApprox 2 million patients, __% of those hospitalizes in the u.s. develop a nosocomial infection? 
10% 
 
 
 
__is the act of washing one's hands with soap & water or using an alcohol-based hand rub? 
Hand Hygiene 
 
 
 
__s specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection agains...
a pick list contains information that 
identify the supplies and instruments needed for a specific doctor and procedure 
 
 
 
the basic unit of 
a cell 
 
 
 
what is the name of surgical procedure where an opening is made into the skull? 
craniotomy 
 
 
 
the decontamination area of the Central S...
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Add to carta pick list contains information that 
identify the supplies and instruments needed for a specific doctor and procedure 
 
 
 
the basic unit of 
a cell 
 
 
 
what is the name of surgical procedure where an opening is made into the skull? 
craniotomy 
 
 
 
the decontamination area of the Central S...
Never allow ___________ to dry onto surgical instruments. 
blood 
 
 
 
True or False: Any and all long-term soaking will damage surgical instruments. 
True 
 
 
 
Soap selection for the manual washing of instruments should be of ________________ pH. 
neutral 
 
 
 
Instruments should always be in t...
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Add to cartNever allow ___________ to dry onto surgical instruments. 
blood 
 
 
 
True or False: Any and all long-term soaking will damage surgical instruments. 
True 
 
 
 
Soap selection for the manual washing of instruments should be of ________________ pH. 
neutral 
 
 
 
Instruments should always be in t...
Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? 
A. The set is difficult to carry if the weight is unevenly distributed 
B. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry 
C. It is easier for the end user to sort the instrument 
D. The overall weight of the set is af...
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A. The set is difficult to carry if the weight is unevenly distributed 
B. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry 
C. It is easier for the end user to sort the instrument 
D. The overall weight of the set is af...
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) 
A surgical procedure done in a manner that causes little or no trauma or injury to the patient; it is often performed through a cannula using lasers, endoscopes or laparoscopes. Compared with other procedures, minimally invasive procedures involve smaller incisions,...
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A surgical procedure done in a manner that causes little or no trauma or injury to the patient; it is often performed through a cannula using lasers, endoscopes or laparoscopes. Compared with other procedures, minimally invasive procedures involve smaller incisions,...
Pyrogens 
Are fever-producing substances 
 
 
 
Soiled items that are held in user departments for pick up must be stored in designated areas labeled with BLANK signage. 
Biohazard 
 
 
 
Herpes Simplex is a BLANK disease. 
Viral 
 
 
 
Which of the following is a system used to treat the final rins...
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Are fever-producing substances 
 
 
 
Soiled items that are held in user departments for pick up must be stored in designated areas labeled with BLANK signage. 
Biohazard 
 
 
 
Herpes Simplex is a BLANK disease. 
Viral 
 
 
 
Which of the following is a system used to treat the final rins...
Statute 
A written law adopted by a legislative body that governs a city, county, state or country 
 
 
 
Regulation 
Rules issues by administrative agencies that have the force of law 
 
 
 
Standard 
A uniform method of defining basic parameters for processes, products, services, and measurements ...
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A written law adopted by a legislative body that governs a city, county, state or country 
 
 
 
Regulation 
Rules issues by administrative agencies that have the force of law 
 
 
 
Standard 
A uniform method of defining basic parameters for processes, products, services, and measurements ...
This organization has established standards for the effective processing of flexible endoscopes. 
SGNA 
 
 
 
What would be the recommended exposure time for a dry heat sterilization load that was run at an exposure temperature of 320 degrees Fahrenheit 
2 hours 
 
 
 
The FDA classifies sterilizati...
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SGNA 
 
 
 
What would be the recommended exposure time for a dry heat sterilization load that was run at an exposure temperature of 320 degrees Fahrenheit 
2 hours 
 
 
 
The FDA classifies sterilizati...
Who administered the clean air act 
EPA 
 
 
 
Healthcare regulations and standards provide consistency of departmental activities by outlining_____ 
Minimal performance standards 
 
 
 
are there established emission standards ? 
no 
 
 
 
The organization that conducts on-site surveys is ISO 
fals...
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EPA 
 
 
 
Healthcare regulations and standards provide consistency of departmental activities by outlining_____ 
Minimal performance standards 
 
 
 
are there established emission standards ? 
no 
 
 
 
The organization that conducts on-site surveys is ISO 
fals...
T or F - All medical terms consist of each of the following word elements: prefix, root and suffix. 
FALSE 
 
 
 
T or F - There are two parts to the ear: the outer ear and the inner ear. 
FALSE 
 
 
 
T or F - Cells are the basic units of all living organisms and are the smallest element that can l...
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Add to cartT or F - All medical terms consist of each of the following word elements: prefix, root and suffix. 
FALSE 
 
 
 
T or F - There are two parts to the ear: the outer ear and the inner ear. 
FALSE 
 
 
 
T or F - Cells are the basic units of all living organisms and are the smallest element that can l...
Third party reprocessors are regulated by 
FDA 
 
 
 
Which of the following is a not susceptible host 
Trauma patient, Patients undergoing radiation therapy, 
Patient of inadequate Nutricia al status 
 
 
 
There are many opportunities for Central Service Technicians to interrupt the chain of infec...
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FDA 
 
 
 
Which of the following is a not susceptible host 
Trauma patient, Patients undergoing radiation therapy, 
Patient of inadequate Nutricia al status 
 
 
 
There are many opportunities for Central Service Technicians to interrupt the chain of infec...
The Human Resources tool that identifies major tasks performed by persons in specific positions is called a: 
Job Description 
 
 
 
The suffix that means "incision into an organ" is: 
-otomy 
 
 
 
The body system that controls growth and maintains body functions and chemical messengers is called...
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Job Description 
 
 
 
The suffix that means "incision into an organ" is: 
-otomy 
 
 
 
The body system that controls growth and maintains body functions and chemical messengers is called...
Chemical indicators are FDA ____ Devices 
Class II 
Biological indicators are too. 
 
 
 
Watches and other jewelry should NOT be worn in the Central Service department work areas because: 
They harbor bacteria 
 
 
 
System used to treat the final rinse water used for cleaning is: 
De-ionization 
P...
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Class II 
Biological indicators are too. 
 
 
 
Watches and other jewelry should NOT be worn in the Central Service department work areas because: 
They harbor bacteria 
 
 
 
System used to treat the final rinse water used for cleaning is: 
De-ionization 
P...
The system used to categorize patient care items based on the degree of risk of infection 
Spaulding Classification System 
 
 
 
An osteotome is 
used to cut or shave bone 
 
 
 
When returning loaner items to the vendor 
all items should be clean and decontaminated 
 
 
 
The first goal of creatin...
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Add to cartThe system used to categorize patient care items based on the degree of risk of infection 
Spaulding Classification System 
 
 
 
An osteotome is 
used to cut or shave bone 
 
 
 
When returning loaner items to the vendor 
all items should be clean and decontaminated 
 
 
 
The first goal of creatin...
A primary reason that batteries do not hold charge relates to steam damage of the battery cells 
true 
 
 
 
A single monitoring product is capable of providing all the information necessary to ensure effective sterilization 
false 
 
 
 
Aeration is required for items sterilized 
By ETO Method 
 
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true 
 
 
 
A single monitoring product is capable of providing all the information necessary to ensure effective sterilization 
false 
 
 
 
Aeration is required for items sterilized 
By ETO Method 
 
 ...
Decontamination 
All Soiled instruments and materials are received from the user units into the Central Service ____ area. 
 
 
 
All medical terms consist of each of the following word elements: prefix, root, and suffix 
False 
Medical terms can be a root alone, 2 roots combined, a root and suffix,...
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Add to cartDecontamination 
All Soiled instruments and materials are received from the user units into the Central Service ____ area. 
 
 
 
All medical terms consist of each of the following word elements: prefix, root, and suffix 
False 
Medical terms can be a root alone, 2 roots combined, a root and suffix,...
The physical method by which a washer/decontaminator cleans is called: 
Impingement 
 
 
 
Spiral-shaped bacteria are classified as? 
Spirillum 
 
 
 
An __________ is a type of equipment used to clean, disinfect, and rinse flexible fiberoptic endoscopes? 
Automatic endoscope reprocessor 
 
 
 
Whic...
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Impingement 
 
 
 
Spiral-shaped bacteria are classified as? 
Spirillum 
 
 
 
An __________ is a type of equipment used to clean, disinfect, and rinse flexible fiberoptic endoscopes? 
Automatic endoscope reprocessor 
 
 
 
Whic...
Conductivity (of water) 
A measurement of the ability of water to carry an electrical current. 
 
 
 
Ohm 
A unit of measurement that expresses the amount of resistance to the flow of an electric current. 
 
 
 
Deionization 
The process by which ions with an electrical charge are removed from water...
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Add to cartConductivity (of water) 
A measurement of the ability of water to carry an electrical current. 
 
 
 
Ohm 
A unit of measurement that expresses the amount of resistance to the flow of an electric current. 
 
 
 
Deionization 
The process by which ions with an electrical charge are removed from water...
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