Sterile Processing - Final Exam, IAHCSMM CENTRAL SUPPLY STUDY GUIDE, Sterile Processing Study Material for Certification Exam Q&A 2023

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 answer-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 answer-A Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? A. OSHA B. FDA C. EPA D. CDC - Correct answer-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 answer-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 answer-A Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts A. Function B. Structure C. Physiology D. Sociology - Correct answer-B Which of the following transports molecules within the cell A. Cilia B. Flagella C. Nucleus D. Cytoplasm - Correct answer-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 answer-D Which of the following organs produces bile? A. Gallbladder B. Pancreas C. Stomach D. Liver - Correct answer-D Microorganisms are measured in A. Inches B. Microns C. Millimeters D. Centimeters - Correct answer-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 answer-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 answer-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 answer-C Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? A. Circulatory B. Respiratory C. Nervous D. Digestive - Correct answer-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 answer-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 answer-B Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following A. Prions B. Spores C. Viruses D. Pyrogens - Correct answer-A Nails,tissues, and money are examples of A. Fomites B. Vehicles C. Vectors D. Flagellae - Correct answer-A Cholera is transmitted by A. Droplets B. Vectors C. Direct contact D Contaminated food and water - Correct answer-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 answer-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 answer-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 answer-C OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be A. Leakproof B. Rubber C. Metal D. Glass - Correct answer-A Round or spherical bacterial are called A. Cocci B. Bacilli C. Spiral D. Flagellae - Correct answer-A The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is called A. Snorting B. Sterilizing C. Cleaning D. Disinfection - Correct answer-C Which of the following should be cleaned daily A. Floors and work surfaces B. Walls and vents C. Floor drains D. Ceilings - Correct answer-A Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the decontamination area A. Its use is optional B. Vinyl gloves are all that is needed manual cleaning C. Failure to wear PPE can result in disciplinary action D. If the temperature in the room is too warm, gowns do not need to be worn - Correct answer-C Before the medical device is cleaned and processed A. The manufacturer's instructions must be obtained B. Material compatibility testing must be preformed C. It must be approved by the electrician D. It must be checked for function - Correct answer-A The MINIMUM time needed for effective handwashing is A. 5 seconds B. 10 seconds C. 15 seconds D. 20 seconds - Correct answer-C Which of the following IS NOT s consideration when selecting a detergent? A. Quality of water B. Amount of soil C. Water temperature D. Cost of detergent - Correct answer-D The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as its A. TMJ B. pH C. Fx D. B12 - Correct answer-B Clostridium botulinum is harbored in (the) A. Soil B. Air C. Water D. Body - Correct answer-A A solution with a pH of 3 is considered A. Concentrated B. Neutral C. Alkaline D. Acidic - Correct answer-D A solution with a pH of 13 is considered A. Acidic B. Neutral C. Alkaline D. Concentrated - Correct answer-C Which of the following are major non living reservois of infectious diseases A. Soil and water B. Oil and water C. Gas and oil D. Soil and gas - Correct answer-A Alkaline detergents are BEST for mechanical washers because of A. Extended dry cycles B. A lack of friction in washing C. The need to break down protein D. The high water temperature used - Correct answer-B Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel instruments A. Proteolytic enzyme detergent B. Lipolytic enzyme detergent C. Organic alkaline detergent D. Organic acid detergent - Correct answer-D One method of preventing biofilm formation on instruments is to A. Rinse the instruments with distilled water and dry them out B. Soak the instruments overnight in an enzyme solution C. Use a chlorine based cleaner D. Use a metal bristled brush - Correct answer-A An ultrasonic lumen cleaner is used to clean A. Sharp instruments B. Hinged instruments C. Delicate instruments D. Laparoscopic instruments - Correct answer-D To reduce the potential for instrument corrosion, the multi step process is in a mechanical washer consists of A. Alkaline,wash,acid rinse,regular rinse B. Regular rinse,alkaline wash,acid rinse C. Acid rinse,alkaline wash,regular rinse D.Alkaline wash,regular rinse,acid rinse - Correct answer-A Opened but unused instrument sets should be A. Resterilized B. Completely reprocessed C. Repackaged and resterilized D. Resterilized after the indicators are changed - Correct answer-B If too many microorganisms remain on an item after the cleaning process, the A. Disinfection process may not vary B. Disinfection process might not be effective C. Item will need to be sterilized and recleaned D. Passivation layer on the item are changed - Correct answer-B Which of the following chemicals are bactericidal and used for the cleaning inanimate environmental surfaces and floors? A. Halogen B. Peracetic acid solutions C. Glutaraldehyde solution D. Quaternary ammonium compounds - Correct answer-D What is the ceiling threshold limit value for glutaraldehyde? A. 0.02ppm B. 0.05ppm C. 0.5 ppm D. 0.25 ppm - Correct answer-B Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to regulate body temperature A. Hypo/hyperthermia machine B. Sequential compression device C. Continuous passive motion decive D. Patient controlled analgesis pump - Correct answer-A Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to prevent the formation of blood clots? A. Continuous passive motion device B. Patient controlled anagesia pump C. Sequntial compression device D. Hypo/hyperthermia machine - Correct answer-C Which series of stainless steel is used to manufacturer osteotomes? A. 200 B. 300 C. 400 D. 500 - Correct answer-C For manual lubrication, surgical instruments should be placed in a lubricant solution and then A. Room air dried B. Rinsed with treated water C. Wiped off with a dry towel D. Blown dried with compressed air - Correct answer-A Which of the following should be cut with dissecting scissors ? A. Suture B. Wire C. Tissue D. Dressing - Correct answer-C What is the purpose of a tungsten carbide insert on a needle holder? A. To hold smaller needles B. To allow easier inspection for cleanliness C. To hold the suture needle better D. To provide more friction than stainless steel - Correct answer-C When should laparoscopic instruments be reassembled for sterilization? A. Before ultrasonic cleaning B. When recommended by the manufacturer C. Immediately after ultrasonic cleaning D. If they are to be flashed sterilized - Correct answer-B Which of the following types of instruments are used to view internal organs through very small openings? A. Endoscopic B. Powered C. Self retaining D. Micro - Correct answer-A Instruments must NEVER be A. Engraved B. Etched C. Taped D. Color bonded - Correct answer-A Which of the following is an example of a flexible endoscope? A. Bronchoscope B. Arthroscope C. Resectoscope D. Cystoscope - Correct answer-A In the sterile storage area of CS/SPD, the temperature is 70° F (21°C) and the humidity is 69%. What should be done ? A. Continue with routine activities B. Inspect all packages for excessive moisture C. Contact engineering to lower the temperature D. Contact engineering to increase the humidity - Correct answer-A Anyone entering the the preparation area MUST A. Sign in B. Be an employee C. Wear proper attire D. Be at least 21 years old - Correct answer-C Where should the chemical indicator be placed when sterilizing two large basins with smaller basins in one set? A. In the top basin B. In the bottom basin C. In the center of the basins D. In the top and bottom basins - Correct answer-D If a wrapper will be used as a sterile field, how far over the edge of the table MUST it extend ?