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Sterile Processing Final Exam, IAHCSMM
CENTRAL SUPPLY STUDY GUIDE, Sterile
Processing Study Material For Certification Exam
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 affected Correct Ans - B
Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD
A. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care
B. To provide sterilization services on a rigid schedule
C. To provide delivery of supplies
D. To provide direct patient care Correct Ans - A
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental
disinfectants?
A. OSHA
B. FDA
C. EPA
D. CDC Correct Ans - C
Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following
sterilization processes ?
A. Steam
B. Ozone
C. Ethylene oxide
D. Low temperature gas plasma Correct Ans - D
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT used
frequently are classified as
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D Correct Ans - A
Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts
,A. Function
B. Structure
C. Physiology
D. Sociology Correct Ans - B
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell
A. Cilia
B. Flagella
C. Nucleus
D. Cytoplasm Correct Ans - D
Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion
processing?
A. Open heart set
B. Laparotomy set
C. Abdominal set
D. Craniotomy set Correct Ans - D
Which of the following organs produces bile?
A. Gallbladder
B. Pancreas
C. Stomach
D. Liver Correct Ans - D
Microorganisms are measured in
A. Inches
B. Microns
C. Millimeters
D. Centimeters Correct Ans - B
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the
sterilizer's ability to sterilize under actual conditions?
A. Biological testing
B. Small load testing
C. Chemical testing
D. Maximum load testing Correct Ans - D
What is the ideal human body temperature?
A. 96.8° F
,B. 97.8° F
C. 98.6° F
D. 99.0° F Correct Ans - C
Which of the following is TRUE of capsules
A. It is less difficult to kill than vegatitive bacteria
B. It is more difficult to kill than a spore
C. It is resistant to heat and chemicals
D. It is easily killed by antibiotics Correct Ans - C
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system?
A. Circulatory
B. Respiratory
C. Nervous
D. Digestive Correct Ans - B
Ethics is the practice of
A. Discussing patient issues with friends
B. Not reconizing cultural beliefs
C. Dealing with what is bad
D. Doing the right thing Correct Ans - D
A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is
called a
A. Prion
B. Spore
C. Flagella
D. Capsule Correct Ans - B
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following
A. Prions
B. Spores
C. Viruses
D. Pyrogens Correct Ans - A
Nails,tissues, and money are examples of
A. Fomites
B. Vehicles
C. Vectors
, D. Flagellae Correct Ans - A
Cholera is transmitted by
A. Droplets
B. Vectors
C. Direct contact
D Contaminated food and water Correct Ans - D
In the FINAL step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the
fingertips
A. UP
B. Left
C. Right
D. Down Correct Ans - A
Water less hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration of alcohol
make the MOST effective
A. 25% to 49%
B. 60% to 95%
C. 50% to 100%
D. 75% to 100% Correct Ans - B
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems
EXCEPT
A. Storage of minerals
B. Growth of blood cells
C. Distribution of hormones
D. Protection of internal organs Correct Ans - C
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be
A. Leakproof
B. Rubber
C. Metal
D. Glass Correct Ans - A
Round or spherical bacterial are called
A. Cocci
B. Bacilli
C. Spiral
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