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All conditions for sterilization were met Correct Answer: A negative biological indicator test result implies: Every day the sterilizer is used Correct Answer: What is the preferred rate at which the BI Process Challenge Device (PCD) should be used for routine sterilizer efficacy monitoring? Over the chamber drain Correct Answer: The dynamic air removal test should be placed ___________ Biological Indicator (BI) Correct Answer: What is the most acceptable test for providing quality ...

What is the MOST efficient type of dry heat sterilizer? Correct Answer: Mechanical Convection Sterilizer What does the term "superheated steam" refer to? Correct Answer: Dry steam What would be the recommended exposure time for a Dry Heat sterilization load that was run at an exposure temperature of 320F (160C)? Correct Answer: 2 hours Where should items with solid bottoms be located when loading a steam sterilizer? Correct Answer: on the edge ________________ tests use live ba...

What is the temperature range for enzymatic cleaners? Correct Answer: 109 to 140 degrees F What is the Area Temp & Humidity for Decontamination? Correct Answer: 60 deg to 65 deg F, 30% to 60% Humidity What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Decontamination? Correct Answer: 10 air exchanges per hour under Negative Pressure What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Sterile Storage Area? Correct Answer: 68 deg to 75 deg F, 35% to 70% Humidity What is the Area Temp & Humidit...

Implantable devices? Correct Answer: should not be processed for Immediate Use Steam Sterilization IE. IUSS or flash sterilized Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids? Correct Answer: Type B The inventory control method in which the supplier owns the inventory, stores it at the healthcare facility, and does not charge the healthcare facility for it until it is used or lost is referred to as the method? Correct Answer: Consignment Of the 3 major low temper...

After the Bowie Dick's test cycle completes, the color of the test sheet is found to be patchy. What action should be taken? A. The sterilization time should be increased and the test rerun per manufacturer's IFU B. CST should go ahead and load the sterilizer for sterilization to begin. C. Sterilizer must be taken out of service until the issue is identified and fixed. Correct Answer: C. Sterilizer must be taken out of service until the issue is identified and fixed. The spore pro...

Which of the following is NOT a growing trend in Central Service? Correct Answer: Decentralization of Central Service responsibilities The human resources tool that defines job duties performed by persons in specific positions is called a Correct Answer: job description. Instrument sets and other required instrumentation needed for all scheduled procedures for an entire day are usually pulled (collected) Correct Answer: the day or evening before they will be used In the future, which...

This type of organism is necessary for life. Correct Answer: Microorganism The organization that sets recommended practices and standards for care and processing of devices and systems is: Correct Answer: Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) What is the circular opening of the eye which controls the amount of light which enters the eye? Correct Answer: pupil Implantable devices should not be: Correct Answer: flash sterilized What is the best choice f...

a test that use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of sterilization process and provide a direct measure of lethality Correct Answer: biological test an award given by the American nurses credentialing Center to hospitals that satisfy factors that measure the strength and quality of Nursing Care viewed as one of the highest achievements a hospital can attain. Correct Answer: magnet status creates and enforces laws relating to clean or water air and land Correct Answer: EPA ...

What states that All patient information is highly confidential and should NEVER be discussed with anyone at any time unless it is required for the direct care of the patient? - HIPPA This process is defined by AAMI as the removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use. - cleaning What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture scissors, forceps, osteotomes, and chisels? - 400 series What type of material is used the most in the m...

Enclosed Containers or Carts Correct Answer: Contaminated items should be transported in : User Department Correct Answer: The instrument preparation process begins in the User Department Instrument and Equipment Shortages Correct Answer: Failure to perform soiled pick up rounds as scheduled can lead to : An inanimate object that can transmit bacteria Correct Answer: Fomite What is the Requirements for Routine Cleaning of the Floors in the Central Service Department? Correct Answ...