Sterile Processing - Final Exam Study Guide Graded A, 2022

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Sterile Processing - Final Exam Study Guide Graded A B ✔✔Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? A. The set is difficult to carry if the weight is unevenly distribu... ted B. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry C. It is easier for the end user to sort the instrument D. The overall weight of the set is affected A ✔✔Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD A. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care B. To provide sterilization services on a rigid schedule C. To provide delivery of supplies D. To provide direct patient care C ✔✔Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? A. OSHA B. FDA C. EPA D. CDC D ✔✔Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following sterilization processes ? A. Steam B. Ozone C. Ethylene oxide D. Low temperature gas plasmaA ✔✔During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT used frequently are classified as A. A B. B C. C D. D B ✔✔Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts A. Function B. Structure C. Physiology D. Sociology D ✔✔Which of the following transports molecules within the cell A. Cilia B. Flagella C. Nucleus D. Cytoplasm D ✔✔Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion processing? A. Open heart set B. Laparotomy set C. Abdominal set D. Craniotomy set D ✔✔Which of the following organs produces bile? A. Gallbladder B. Pancreas C. Stomach D. LiverB ✔✔Microorganisms are measured in A. Inches B. Microns C. Millimeters D. Centimeters D ✔✔With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizer's ability to sterilize under actual conditions? A. Biological testing B. Small load testing C. Chemical testing D. Maximum load testing C ✔✔What is the ideal human body temperature? A. 96.8° F B. 97.8° F C. 98.6° F D. 99.0° F C ✔✔Which of the following is TRUE of capsules A. It is less difficult to kill than vegatitive bacteria B. It is more difficult to kill than a spore C. It is resistant to heat and chemicals D. It is easily killed by antibiotics B ✔✔Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? A. Circulatory B. Respiratory C. NervousD. Digestive D ✔✔Ethics is the practice of A. Discussing patient issues with friends B. Not reconizing cultural beliefs C. Dealing with what is bad D. Doing the right thing B ✔✔A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is called a A. Prion B. Spore C. Flagella D. Capsule A ✔✔Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following A. Prions B. Spores C. Viruses D. Pyrogens A ✔✔Nails,tissues, and money are examples of A. Fomites B. Vehicles C. Vectors D. Flagellae D ✔✔Cholera is transmitted by A. Droplets B. Vectors C. Direct contactD Contaminated food and water A ✔✔In the FINAL step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips A. UP B. Left C. Right D. Down B ✔✔Water less hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration of alcohol make the MOST effective A. 25% to 49% B. 60% to 95% C. 50% to 100% D. 75% to 100% C ✔✔All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems EXCEPT A. Storage of minerals B. Growth of blood cells C. Distribution of hormones D. Protection of internal organs A ✔✔OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be A. Leakproof B. Rubber C. Metal D. Glass A ✔✔Round or spherical bacterial are called A. Cocci B. BacilliC. Spiral D. Flagellae C ✔✔The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is called A. Snorting B. Sterilizing C. Cleaning D. Disinfection A ✔✔Which of the following should be cleaned daily A. Floors and work surfaces B. Walls and vents C. Floor drains D. Ceilings C ✔✔Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the decontamination area A. Its use is optional B. Vinyl gloves are all that is needed 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 A ✔✔Before the medical device is cleaned and processed A. The manufacturer's instructions must be obtained B. Material compatibility testing must be preformed C. It must be approved by the electrician D. It must be checked for function C ✔✔The MINIMUM time needed for effective handwashing isA. 5 seconds B. 10 seconds C. 15 seconds D. 20 seconds D ✔✔Which of the following IS NOT s consideration when selecting a detergent? A. Quality of water B. Amount of soil C. Water temperature D. Cost of detergent B ✔✔The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as its A. TMJ B. pH C. Fx D. B12 A ✔✔Clostridium botulinum is harbored in (the) A. Soil B. Air C. Water D. Body D ✔✔A solution with a pH of 3 is considered A. Concentrated B. Neutral C. Alkaline D. Acidic C ✔✔A solution with a pH of 13 is consideredA. Acidic B. Neutral C. Alkaline D. Concentrated A ✔✔Which of the following are major non living reservois of infectious diseases A. Soil and water B. Oil and water C. Gas and oil D. Soil and g [Show More]

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