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Sterile Processing Final ExamWhat is the purpose of evenly distributing large sets of instruments? - ANSExtra condensation
will make the set more difficult to dry.
What is the overall role of the SPD? - ANSTo provide dependable service to enhance patient
care.
What government agency has the responsibility for approving new environmental disinfectants
prior to their being sold to healthcare facilities? - ANSEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Medical-grade kraft paper cannot be used in what type of sterilization process? -
ANSLow-temperature gas plasma
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are not used frequently are
classified as what? - ANSA items
The science that studies the structure of the body is known as... - ANSAnatomy
What transports molecules within the cell? - ANSCytoplasm
What set would be considered high-risk for special prion processing? - ANSCraniotomy set
What organ produces bile? - ANSLiver
Microorganisms are measured in what? - ANSMicrons
What respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizer's ability to
sterilize under actual use conditions? - ANSMaximum-load testing
If you have a fever, your temperature would be above what temperature? - ANS98.6 F (37 C)
What is a capsule resistant to? - ANSIt is resistant to heat and chemicals
Pulmonary capillaries are found in what system? - ANSRespiratory system
Ethics is the practice of what? - ANSDoing the right thing.
A microorganism that is resting and has a hard, shell-like outer covering is called a... -
ANSSpore
What is spongiform encephalopathy caused by? - ANSPrions
, Nails, tissues, and money are examples of what? - ANSFomites
Cholera is transmitted by... - ANSContaminated food and water
In the final step of handwashing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips...... -
ANSpointed up
Waterless hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration of alcohol to make them
most effective? - ANS60% - 95%
How do the bones support the other body systems? - ANS~ Storage of minerals
~Growth of blood cells
~Protection of the internal organs
The OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requires that containers for
potentially infectious materials be... - ANSLeak proof.
Round or spherical bacteria are called what? - ANSCocci
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is
called what? - ANSCleaning
What should be cleaned daily? - ANSFloors and work surfaces
Select the following statement that is true about the use of PPE in the decontamination area.
A) Its use is optional.
B) Vinyl floves are all that is needed for 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. - ANSC) Failure to
wear PPE can result in disciplinary action.
What must happen before a medical device is cleaned and processed? - ANSThe
manufacturer's instructions must be obtained.
The minimum time needed for effective handwashing is... - ANS15 seconds
What chemical is required for rinsing when a high-alkaline detergent is used in a mechanical
washer? - ANSNeutralizing acid
The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as its... - ANSpH
Clostridium botulinum is harbored in... - ANSthe soil
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