These are used to breakdown fatty tissue on instruments
... Correct Answer Lipase enzymes
To prevent coagulation of proteins, instruments should be
pre-rinsed using Correct Answer Cool water
Powered surgical instruments... Correct Answer Can not
be immersed in water
The temperature in the decontamination area should be
between.... Correct Answer 60-65 degrees
This low-level disinfectant is incompatible with soap.
Correct Answer Quaternary ammonium compounds
,The use of heat to kill all microorganisms except spores is
called... Correct Answer Thermal disinfection
These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to
slow the growth of microorganisms: Correct Answer
Antiseptics
Items that are introduced directly into the bloodstream or
other normally sterile areas of the body are classified as
Correct Answer Critical items
Iodophors are a member of this disinfectant family: Correct
Answer Halogens
Phenolics are classified as Correct Answer intermediate to
low level disinfectants
Which of the following are classified as high-level
disinfectants ? Correct Answer Glutaraldehyde and ortho-
phthalaldehydes
How long must alcohol remain in wet contact with an item
to achieve a reasonable level of disinfection? Correct
Answer 5-10 minutes
micro grind or a Supercuts scissors are usually identified
with a black handle (t/f) Correct Answer True
The place where the two parts of a ring handle meet and
pivot is called the box lock (t/f) Correct Answer True
, Instruments are heat treated to give their surface a mirror
finish (t/f) Correct Answer False
Tissue forceps have teeth (t/f) Correct Answer True
Instruments marking tape should be wrapped
approximately ____ around the instrument Correct Answer
1.5 times
An osteotome is: Correct Answer used to cut or shave
bone
Which step should happen first when processing flexible
endoscopes? Correct Answer Leak test
The endoscope that would be dispensed for a procedure
that required visualization of the lower part of the large
intestine would be a Correct Answer Sigmoidoscope
Loaner instruments should: Correct Answer be
decontaminated before use
All flexible endoscopes have internal channels (t/f) Correct
Answer False
The US Food and Drug administration classifies
sterilization packaging as : Correct Answer Class II
Medical Device
The relative humidity of the Central service prep and pack
area should be : Correct Answer 30%-60%
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