Sterile Processing Technician Exam Bank Solution Manual Already Passed
Biological Indicator - Answers Uses bacillus atrophaeus for testing EtO
Descaler - Answers Used to remove white, hard to remove substances on sinks and cleaning equipment
The Joint Commission - Answers Requires healthcare facilities to establish & maintain standards for
preventative maintenance
Geobacillus stearothermophilus - Answers Microorganism used to biologically monitor steam & dry heat
sterilizers
Spaulding Theory - Answers Any equipment introduced to blood or sterile areas is a critical device,
requiring the highest level of disinfection
Ergonomic injury - Answers Risk factor for people who do repetitive or physical work
ovum - Answers Female sex cell
fascia - Answers a band or sheet of fibrous connective tissue that covers, supports, and separates muscle
PCA - Answers patient controlled analgesia; automatic administration of pain medication
VATS-Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery - Answers Endoscopic instrument to access chest, lung or thoracic
cavity
Water softener - Answers Removes calcium & magnesium
Aerobic bacteria - Answers Bacteria that require oxygen for survival
Anaerobic bacteria - Answers bacteria that do not require oxygen to survive
Gram-negative bacteria - Answers Have outer membrane that won't retain purple stain; will turn pink
Gram-positive bacteria - Answers Don't have outer membrane; will retain purple stain
Psychrophile - Answers Bacteria that grow best at 59-68 F
Mesophile - Answers Bacteria that grow best at 68-113 F
Thermophile - Answers Bacteria that grow best at 122-158 F
Sequence To Put On PPE - Answers Head cover, gown, mask, goggles, shoe covers, gloves
Common Vehicle - Answers Method of transportation of microorganisms via contaminated items like
food, water, medication, etc.
chain of infection - Answers infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of
entry, susceptible host
Biological Indicator - Answers Uses bacillus atrophaeus for testing EtO
Descaler - Answers Used to remove white, hard to remove substances on sinks and cleaning equipment
The Joint Commission - Answers Requires healthcare facilities to establish & maintain standards for
preventative maintenance
Geobacillus stearothermophilus - Answers Microorganism used to biologically monitor steam & dry heat
sterilizers
Spaulding Theory - Answers Any equipment introduced to blood or sterile areas is a critical device,
requiring the highest level of disinfection
Ergonomic injury - Answers Risk factor for people who do repetitive or physical work
ovum - Answers Female sex cell
fascia - Answers a band or sheet of fibrous connective tissue that covers, supports, and separates muscle
PCA - Answers patient controlled analgesia; automatic administration of pain medication
VATS-Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery - Answers Endoscopic instrument to access chest, lung or thoracic
cavity
Water softener - Answers Removes calcium & magnesium
Aerobic bacteria - Answers Bacteria that require oxygen for survival
Anaerobic bacteria - Answers bacteria that do not require oxygen to survive
Gram-negative bacteria - Answers Have outer membrane that won't retain purple stain; will turn pink
Gram-positive bacteria - Answers Don't have outer membrane; will retain purple stain
Psychrophile - Answers Bacteria that grow best at 59-68 F
Mesophile - Answers Bacteria that grow best at 68-113 F
Thermophile - Answers Bacteria that grow best at 122-158 F
Sequence To Put On PPE - Answers Head cover, gown, mask, goggles, shoe covers, gloves
Common Vehicle - Answers Method of transportation of microorganisms via contaminated items like
food, water, medication, etc.
chain of infection - Answers infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of
entry, susceptible host
