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Why is it Important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? - ANSWER-Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry. Which of the following best describes the overall role of the CS/SPD? - ANSWER-To provide dependable service to enhance patient care. Which of the following...

A broken glass suction bottle is returned to Decontamination. Which of the following should the technician do? - ANSWER-Place it in an appropriate rigid container Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide health and safety hazard and risk information on which of the following? - ANSWER-Chemical Which o...

The process by which all forms of microbial life are destroyed is - ANSWER-Sterilzation The sterilizer's heat-sensing thermometer is located in the: - ANSWER-Drain line In non-tabletop steam sterilizers, where are PCDs placed to present the greatest challenge? - ANSWER-Over drain The 3 par...

A healthcare-aquired infection is generally called - ANSWER-nosocomial infection Healthcare-associated infection (HAI) account for more than - ANSWER-90,000 deaths per year principal living reservoir of human disease comes from - ANSWER-human body Water that has been contaminated by the fec...

According to AAMI, "The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use" defines": - ANSWER-cleaning According to OSHA, the use of physical or chemical means to inactivate bloodborne pathogens from a surface is known as: - ANSWER-dec...

The air flow in the preparation and packaging area must be maintained at: - ANSWER-positive The prep and pack area must have an exchange rate of: - ANSWER-10 per hour What is the acceptable temperature range for the prep/pack area? - ANSWER-68-73 deg The IDEAL humidity level in the prep/pac...

Which of the following best describes the process that kills most microorganisms but not necessarily spores? - ANSWER-High-level disinfection According to Spaulding's classification of medical devices, a semi-critical item requires which form of disinfection? - ANSWER-High-level disinfection ...

The term pathogenic means: - ANSWER-disease producing What color do gram positive bacteria stain? - ANSWER-purple/blue What color do gram negative bacteria stain? - ANSWER-pink/red microorganisms are measured in: - ANSWER-microns The shape of Streptococcus is: - ANSWER-spherical The s...

Which type of stainless steel is used to manufacture malleable retractors? - ANSWER-300 Which of the following would be used to hold back tissue or organs? - ANSWER-retractor The weakest part of an instrument is - ANSWER-Box lock Most difficult part of hemostat to clean? - ANSWER-Box lock ...

Which is not part of distribution system? - ANSWER-Purchasing Which are is the first to accept responsibility for all supplies? - ANSWER-Receiving Reusable cart covers, for surgical case carts, should be - ANSWER-Cleaned after each use Which of the following is not necessary requirement of ...

What is the first step in the decon process? - ANSWER-Cleaning with detergent. According to OSHA, what means are used to inactivate blood borne pathogens? - ANSWER-Disinfection The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for intended use is defin...

Main role of sterile processing is: - ANSWER-provide reliable services to enhance quality of patient care instruments sets and patient care equipment processing and distributing must be done accurately and timely so: - ANSWER-patient care is not adversely affected Ethics is - ANSWER-doing the ...

Which government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? - ANSWER-EPA EPA does what? - ANSWER-Regulates environmental disinfectants Medical grade kraft paper cannot be used with which of the following sterilization process? - ANSWER-Low temperature gas plasma Anatomy is the science ...