"Sterile Processing - Final Exam"
Study Guide
B - ANSWhy 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
A - ANSWhich 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
C - ANSWhich of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants?
A. OSHA
B. FDA
C. EPA
D. CDC
D - ANSMedical-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
A - ANSDuring 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
B - ANSAnatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts
A. Function
B. Structure
C. Physiology
D. Sociology
D - ANSWhich of the following transports molecules within the cell
A. Cilia
B. Flagella
,C. Nucleus
D. Cytoplasm
D - ANSWhich 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
D - ANSWhich of the following organs produces bile?
A. Gallbladder
B. Pancreas
C. Stomach
D. Liver
B - ANSMicroorganisms are measured in
A. Inches
B. Microns
C. Millimeters
D. Centimeters
D - ANSWith 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
C - ANSWhat is the ideal human body temperature?
A. 96.8° F
B. 97.8° F
C. 98.6° F
D. 99.0° F
C - ANSWhich 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
B - ANSPulmonary capillaries are found in which system?
A. Circulatory
B. Respiratory
C. Nervous
D. Digestive
D - ANSEthics 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
B - ANSA microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is called a
A. Prion
B. Spore
C. Flagella
D. Capsule
A - ANSSpongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following
A. Prions
B. Spores
C. Viruses
D. Pyrogens
A - ANSNails,tissues, and money are examples of
A. Fomites
B. Vehicles
C. Vectors
D. Flagellae
D - ANSCholera is transmitted by
A. Droplets
B. Vectors
C. Direct contact
D Contaminated food and water
A - ANSIn the FINAL step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips
A. UP
B. Left
C. Right
D. Down
B - ANSWater 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%
C - ANSAll 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
Study Guide
B - ANSWhy 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
A - ANSWhich 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
C - ANSWhich of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants?
A. OSHA
B. FDA
C. EPA
D. CDC
D - ANSMedical-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
A - ANSDuring 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
B - ANSAnatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts
A. Function
B. Structure
C. Physiology
D. Sociology
D - ANSWhich of the following transports molecules within the cell
A. Cilia
B. Flagella
,C. Nucleus
D. Cytoplasm
D - ANSWhich 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
D - ANSWhich of the following organs produces bile?
A. Gallbladder
B. Pancreas
C. Stomach
D. Liver
B - ANSMicroorganisms are measured in
A. Inches
B. Microns
C. Millimeters
D. Centimeters
D - ANSWith 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
C - ANSWhat is the ideal human body temperature?
A. 96.8° F
B. 97.8° F
C. 98.6° F
D. 99.0° F
C - ANSWhich 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
B - ANSPulmonary capillaries are found in which system?
A. Circulatory
B. Respiratory
C. Nervous
D. Digestive
D - ANSEthics 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
B - ANSA microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is called a
A. Prion
B. Spore
C. Flagella
D. Capsule
A - ANSSpongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following
A. Prions
B. Spores
C. Viruses
D. Pyrogens
A - ANSNails,tissues, and money are examples of
A. Fomites
B. Vehicles
C. Vectors
D. Flagellae
D - ANSCholera is transmitted by
A. Droplets
B. Vectors
C. Direct contact
D Contaminated food and water
A - ANSIn the FINAL step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips
A. UP
B. Left
C. Right
D. Down
B - ANSWater 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%
C - ANSAll 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
