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| A broken glass suction bottle is returned to Decontamination. What should the technician do? |
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| Place it in an appropriate rigid container. |
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Every health facility has an organizational structure, or chart that outlines... |
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| Departmental authority relationships |
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A liver biopsy would be performed to check for... |
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The pH of detergent solution that has been demonstrated to be the safest for cleaning surgical instruments is: |
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| If it is not possible to wash contaminated instruments immediately after use, they should be kept moist by: |
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| Covering them with a towel moistened with water, and placing them in a plastic bag |
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| A tray of instruments has been brought to the Decontamination area in a saline solution. What should the technician do? |
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| Rinse with water and clean them in the usual manner. |
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| Plastic sterilization bags are generally used to package: |
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| Respiratory therapy items |
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| Surgical grade instruments usually last longer than floor grade instruments because they have a: |
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| If the OR requests instruments for an emergency ruptured aortic aneurysm what tray should the technician send? |
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A major vascular instrument tray. |
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| The main disadvantage of rigid sterilization container systems is: |
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They must be disassembled, processed, reassembled, and checked before each use. |
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| Clamps used for hemostasis are also designed to: |
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| Minimize damage to tissue |
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| An instrument tray for a laparotomy procedure must include: |
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| Which sterilization process CANNOT tolerate cotton gauze? |
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| Low temperature gas plasma |
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| Supplies contaminated with blood & body fluids that require ETO sterilization should be: |
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Cleaned, dried & passed on to the processing area for assembly, packaging, & sterilization |
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| What item MUST be sterilized with an accompanying biological? |
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| The technician is asked to remove an arthroscopy set from the aerator four hours before completion of aeration time. The supervisor is not available. What should the technician do? |
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| Let the set complete the aeration cycle & borrow a set from another hospital. |
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| What is necessary to attain high temperature needed in a steam sterilizer? |
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| The appropriate sterilization cycle for an autoclave load containing a basin set, a minor surgery set, & 12 towel packs is: |
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| 270 degrees F, 4 minutes, 30 psi, 20 min drying time |
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| Drains in prevacuum and gravity-displacement sterilizers are placed at the bottom front of the sterilizer because: |
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| The air tends to concentrate at the bottom of the chamber |
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| What sterilization method would be appropriate for petrolatum gauze dressings? |
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Definition
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There are two pressure gauges on a steam sterilizer. What do they measure? |
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| Jacket & chamber pressure |
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| A Bowie-Dick (DART) test should be performed in which sterilizer? |
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| Pre-vacuum steam sterilizer |
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| SPD personnel may transport packaged sterile items in their homes but should not: |
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| Cradle them in their arms |
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| The main role of sterile processing is to: |
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Provide dependable reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care. |
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| Instrument sets & patient care equipment must be processed & distributed in an accurate & timely manner so that: |
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| Patient care is not adversly affected. |
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| Ethics is the practice of: |
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| Compliance wih OSHA is required: |
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| What organization establishes sterilization practice standards based on opinion, research, and/or theory? |
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| Recommended practices are: |
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| Statements of sound principals of practice that are based on scientific data & the opinions of experts. |
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| EPA, FDA, OSHA, &State Depts. of Health (DOH) primarily issue: |
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| Standards for SPD practice are written by: |
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HIPPA provides for which ethical issue? |
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A rule designed to govern behavior is called a: |
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| An established norm which is based on theory is called a: |
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| Before a pesticide can be marketed & used in the U.S., it must be evaluated & registered by which organization? |
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| Which organization regulates & makes sure products are safe & effective before companies put them on the market? |
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| How often should cleaning & sterilization instructions be requested from device manufacturers? |
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| Each time the item is purchased. |
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| Which agency regulates the reprocessing of single-use devices? |
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Definition
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| OSHA has a great effect on SPD by its regulation of occupational exposure to airborne contaminants, exposure from blood borne pathogens, and: |
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| Communication of workplace hazards |
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| The Medical Device Reporting regulation requires: |
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| Healthcare facilities to report deaths or serious injuries from medical devices. |
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| Which agency requires that eyewash stations be available for emergency use? |
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Definition
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| The OSHA Hazard Communication standard requires that an MSDS must be available for: |
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| Each chemical in the department |
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| The Right-to-Know Standard requires employers to have which of the following available for employees? |
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| Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals. |
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| When should a new employee become familiar with MSDS's in SPD? |
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| On their first day at work. |
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What defines what a department MUST do? |
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| Steps for performing a task are defined in a: |
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| Any equipment with a cord that is cracked, frayed, or broken should be: |
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| Disinfected & sent out for repair. |
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| Collection of data & identification of issues are part of what kind of program? |
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| To ensure that all employees are learning the same information, training should be: |
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| Annual competency testing is required by: |
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Definition
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| What color do Gram-Positive microorganisms stain? |
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| What color do Gram-Negative microorganims stain? |
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| Microorganisms are measured in: |
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| The shape of the stretococcus is: |
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Definition
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| The shape of a spirochete is: |
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Definition
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Bacteria are unicellular and reproduce by: |
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| Binary fusion (asexual reproduction) |
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| What is the shape of cocci? |
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Definition
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| What type of microorganism has the ability to slow down its metabolism & become dormant? |
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Rod-shaped bacteria are called: |
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| What is not a requirement for bacteria to survive? |
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Definition
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| Which of the following is used to test the effectiveness of sterilization cycles? |
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Definition
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| A dehydrated cell with a thick, shell-like wall is known as a: |
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Definition
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| A microorganim that has a slime-like outer covering is called a: |
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Definition
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| In order to survive, aerobic bacteria require: |
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Definition
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Definition
| single-celled microorganims. |
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| What requires a living host to multiply? |
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| What pathogen is the cause of tuberculosis? |
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Definition
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| Prions are of concern in healthcare because they: |
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Are difficult to kill by usual sterilization methods. |
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| What best describes a prion? |
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Definition
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| Staphylococcus aureus is a: |
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Definition
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| VRE can survive on the hands for: |
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Definition
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| A healthcare-acquired infection is generally termed a: |
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Definition
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| Healthcare-acquired infections account for more than: |
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| 90,000 infections annually. |
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| The principal living reservoir of human disease comes from: |
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Definition
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| Water that has been contaminated by the feces of humans & other animals is most notably responsible for: |
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Definition
| gastrointestinal disease. |
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| The principal route of nosocomial infection is: |
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Definition
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| The general term for any inanimate object involved in the spread of infection is: |
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Definition
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Measles is NOT spread by: |
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Definition
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| Which organisms can be transmitted by the airborne route? |
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| Staphylococci & streptococci. |
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| Living things responsible for causeing diseases are called: |
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Definition
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| One of the most common portals of exit in disease transmission is: |
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Definition
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| An infection caused by a needlestick enters through which portal of entry? |
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Definition
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| Which of the following is the cause of Lyme disease? |
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| The single most effective way to prevent infection is to: |
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| The minimum time needed for effective hand washing is: |
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Definition
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| Unless the water turns off automatically, the water should be: |
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Definition
| Turned off using a disposable towel. |
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| Bloodborne pathogen exposure is regulated by: |
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Definition
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Which concentration is most effective in alcohol hand sanitizers: |
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Definition
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| Waterless hand antiseptics are not appropriate when: |
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Definition
| Hands are visually soiled. |
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| With standard precautions, all blood & other potentially infections material are: |
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Definition
| Handled as if they were infectious. |
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Term
| A confidential medical evaluation must be performed any time: |
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Definition
| An employee is exposed to blood or body fluids. |
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| According to AAMI, "The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing of for the intended use" defines: |
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Definition
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| According to OSHA, the use of physical or chemical means to inactivate bloodborne pathogens form a surface is known as: |
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Definition
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| What is the first step in the decontamination process? |
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Definition
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| Microorganisms on contaminated items are referred to as: |
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Definition
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| What item refers to disease-producing microorganisms? |
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Definition
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| The number of air exchanges in the decontamination area should be: |
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Definition
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Term
| The ventilation system in the decontamination area must be maintained at: |
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Definition
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| OSHA recommends that contaminated personal clothing be: |
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Definition
| Laundered by the facility. |
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| When a new medical device is brought to the decontamination area by a sales representative, what is the FIRST step to take? |
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Definition
| Request written intructions from the manufacturer. |
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Term
| A solution is considered neutral when the pH is: |
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Definition
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Term
| A solution having a pH of 9 is: |
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Definition
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Term
| Enzyme-based detergents contain organic substances that assist in the breakdown of: |
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Definition
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| What is the optimal temperature for enzymatic cleaners? |
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Definition
| 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) |
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A proteolytic enzyme detergent breaks down: |
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Definition
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| What should never be used to remove gross soil on instruments? |
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Definition
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Before any item with multiple parts is cleaned, it must be: |
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Definition
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| Metal-bristled brushes may be used to clean: |
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Definition
| Tungsten carbide jaws of needle holders. |
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| The final rinse in the cleaning process should be performed using: |
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Definition
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| The mechanical action in the automated cleaning process that uses sound waves and imploding bubbles is called: |
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Definition
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| Prior to processing instruments in an ultrasonic cleaner: |
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Definition
Gross soil should be removed. |
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| Powered equipment should be: |
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Definition
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Term
| Fiberoptic light cables should be cleaned: |
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Definition
| Using a soft cloth & detergent. |
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Term
| Before it is manually cleaned, what must be done to a flexible endoscope? |
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Definition
| It must be tested for leaks. |
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| All instruments & devices recieved from another facility should be: |
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Definition
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Term
| What material can be used as a simple test to check the functioning of the ultrasonic cleaner? |
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Definition
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| The TOSI line of products is used to verify the effectiveness of: |
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Definition
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| The process that kills most microorganisms but not necessarily spores is known as: |
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Definition
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| Using Spaulding's classification of medical devices, a semicritical item requires which form of disinfection? |
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Definition
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| Which level of disinfection is needed for the destruction of HIV? |
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Definition
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| The ability of a disinfectant to perform correctly depends on: |
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Definition
| Whether it remain wet for the stated amount of time. |
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| Sodium hypochlorite belongs to which class of disinfectants? |
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Definition
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| Which disinfectants should never be used as an environmental disinfectant? |
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Definition
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Which chemical has regulations requiring employees to be routinely monitored? |
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Definition
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| What would be noted on an improperly cleaned instrument that has been disinfected in orth-phthaldehyde? |
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Definition
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| What is not necessary to be recorded on the high-level disinfectant record? |
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Definition
| Whether the item was completely dry. |
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Term
| The unit calls for a patient-cooling machine. What would be sent? |
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Definition
Hypo/hyperthermia machine. |
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Term
| What piece of equipment is used in the prevention of blood clots? |
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Definition
| Sequential compression device. |
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Term
| Patient care equipment must be processed: |
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Definition
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Term
| Prior to being disinfected, patient care should be: |
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Definition
Cleaned with a detergent. |
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Term
| What is the best way to transport an IV pump to SPD after patient use? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which disinfectant is to be used for patient care equipment? |
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Definition
| The disinfectant recommended by the device manufacturer. |
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Term
| What is NOT part of the final preparation of patient care equipment for reuse? |
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Definition
| Placement of disassembled parts into a plastic bag. |
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Term
| Patient care equipment should be processed after how many uses? |
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Definition
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| Patient care equipment that is soiled needs to be: |
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Definition
| Contained during transport. |
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Term
| There is a high patient census, and there are no IV pumps available in SPD for distribution. What step should be taken? |
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Definition
Have the staff check the units more frequently. |
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Term
| Which series of stainless steel is used to manufacture malleable retractors? |
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Definition
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What instrument would be used to hold back the intestines during an abdominal procedure? |
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Definition
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| What is the weakest part of an instrument? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the most difficult part of a hemostat to clean? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the final stage in maunfacturing a surgical grade instrument? |
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Definition
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| Scissors with black handles are often referred to as: |
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Definition
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The layer on a surgical instrument created by the passivation process is called: |
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Definition
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| How is an instrument with a tungsten carbide insert identified? |
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Definition
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Term
| What type of finish on a surgical instrument is used for laser procedures? |
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Definition
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| What lubricant is recommended for use on surfical instruments? |
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Definition
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Term
| Re-passivation of an instrument can be achieved by: |
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Definition
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| What is NOT part of routine inspection of instruments? |
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Definition
| Vendor identification number. |
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| An instrument should be lubricated: |
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Definition
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| To test the sharpness of scissors, which part of the blades must be tested? |
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Definition
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Term
| When the jaws of a stainless steel needle holder becomes worn, the needle holder must be: |
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Definition
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Term
| A crack in a hand-held instrument would most likely be found in the: |
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Definition
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| Cracked insulation on a laparoscopic instrument can cause: |
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Definition
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| What is the best way to clean powered instruments? |
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Definition
According to the manufacterer's instructions. |
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Term
| Rigid endoscopes should not be: |
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Definition
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Term
Black dots in a fiber optic light cable indicate: |
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Definition
| There is damage to the glass rods. |
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| What is NOT a method for checking the visual clarity of a rigid endoscopes? |
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Definition
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| When marking & identifying instruments, what shoud NEVER be used? |
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Definition
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The air flow in the prep & packaging area must be maintained at: |
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Definition
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| The prep & packaging area must have an air exchange rate of: |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the acceptable temperature range for the prep & packaging area? |
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Definition
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Term
| The acceptable humidity range in the prep & packaging area should be: |
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Definition
|
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Term
| if a non-perforated tray is used for the sterilization of instrument sets it must be: |
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Definition
| Tilted on the sterilizer rack. |
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Term
| The floors in the prep area should be: |
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Definition
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Term
Where should the heavier instruments be placed when assembling a set containing heavy & delicate instruments? |
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Definition
| On the bottom of the set. |
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Term
| What can be done to aid in the drying of instrument sets at the end of the sterilization cycle? |
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Definition
| Place a towel in the bottom of the tray. |
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Term
| What should be used to write on the count sheets & tray lists? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where should the chemical indicator be placed in a wrapped set of instruments? |
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Definition
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| Multi-layer container systems must have chemical indicators placed in: |
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Definition
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| Multi-layer container systems must have chemical indicators placed in: |
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Definition
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| What is the maximum size of a textile pack? |
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| 12" x 12" x 20", 12 pounds. |
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Term
| Basin sets must be prepared for sterilization with: |
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Definition
| An absorbent material between each basin. |
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Term
| What is NOT a basic principle of packaging? |
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Definition
| The material must be acceptable for all types of sterilization. |
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Term
| Sterilant penetration can be inhibited by using: |
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Definition
| A wrapper that is too large. |
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Term
| How much space should be left between an item & the inside edges of a peel pouch? |
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Definition
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| What packaging material is acceptable for low-temperature gas plasma & ozone sterilization? |
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Definition
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Term
| Tamper-evident seals on rigid containers include: |
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Definition
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Term
| Rigid containers must be placed: |
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Definition
| Flat during sterilization. |
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Term
The absense of all forms of microbial life, including spores, is known as: |
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Definition
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Term
The sterilizer's heat sensing thermometer is located in the: |
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Definition
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Term
| Where are test packs placed to present the greatest challenge to the steam sterilizer? |
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Definition
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Term
| The 3 parameters of steam sterilization are: |
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Definition
| Steam under pressure, time, & temperature. |
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Term
What is the minimum exposure time for wrapped goods in prevac steam cycle at 275 degress F? |
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Definition
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Term
Flash sterilization is appropriate when: |
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Definition
| A one-of-a-kind instrument is dropped. |
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Term
| Instruments used on patients with known or suspected CJD should be: |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the recommended cycle for processing decontaminated instruments from a suspected CJD case? |
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Definition
| 18 minutes, 272 degrees F, prevac cycle. |
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Term
| For sterilization to occor, steam must: |
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Definition
| Make direct contact with all surfaces. |
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Term
| Preconditioning of the sterilizer is done by: |
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Definition
| Placing the load in the sterilizer & closing the door for 15 minutes. |
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Term
| Which method of sterilization is used to sterilize liquids? |
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Definition
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Term
| What may occor if packages are moist at the end of the steam cycle? |
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Definition
bacteria can wick into the package. |
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Term
| For sterilization, paper-plastic peel packages should be placed: |
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Definition
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Term
| In a mixed load of textile & metal goods the textile packs should be placed: |
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Definition
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Term
| For sterilization, basin sets should be positioned: |
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Definition
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Term
| Stacking of rigid containers on the autoclave rack is allowed when: |
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Definition
| The manufacturer provides technical data stating it is acceptable. |
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Term
| What is used to verify that the sterilizer air removal mechanism is functioning properly? |
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Definition
Dynamic Air Removal Test (DART) |
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Term
| What monitoring method verifies that conditions within the load were adequate to kill bacterial spores? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the correct action to take if a written item needs to be removed form the load record? |
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Definition
| Draw a line through the item & initial. |
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Term
The DART test is considered which type of monitoring process? |
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Definition
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Term
| A class 5 indicator is called an: |
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Definition
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Term
| The Bowie-Dick test is now known as the: |
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Definition
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Term
| What should be done if the DART test fails the first time? |
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Definition
| Repeat the test one more time. |
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Term
| What is the correct sterilizer setting for the DART test? |
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Definition
| 3 and 1/2 to 4 minutes at 270 degrees F gravity. |
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Term
| How often is it necessary to incubate a control biological indicator? |
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Definition
| Once a day, and if a new lot number is used. |
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Term
| In the event of a positive BI, how many loads should be recalled? |
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Definition
All loads back to the last negative BI. |
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Term
| Routine BI testing for steam sterilizers should be performed at least: |
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Definition
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Term
| All loads containing implantable devices should be: |
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Definition
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Term
| When testing rigid sterilization containers, the BI should be placed in: |
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Definition
| Each corner of the inner basket & under the center of the lid. |
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Term
| Sterilized packs are most likely to become contaminated: |
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Definition
| Within the first hour of sterilization. |
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Term
| When items are unloaded from the steam sterilizer, they should be handled with: |
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Definition
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Term
| The risk of fire with EO can be minimized by mixing: |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the maximum number of 100% EO cartridges permited by OSHA to be stored outside of a flammable goods cabinet? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the minimum air exchanges to be maintained in an area where 100% EO cartridges or EO mixture cylinders are stored? |
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Definition
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Term
| At the end of the sterilization cycle, the EO cartridges & the gloves used to nadle them should be: |
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Definition
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Term
| The basic parameters of gas sterilization in a 100% EO sterilizer are concentration, exposure time,: |
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Definition
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Term
| What is critical to EO penetration of bacterial cells? |
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Definition
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Term
| The cycle phase in an EO sterilizer when the cycle is held at the specified temperatures & concentration for a specified time is called: |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following packaging materials is NOT recommended for EO sterilization? |
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Definition
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Term
| The EO biological test pack is placed in the: |
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Definition
| Geometric center of the load. |
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| One or more air samples representing a full-shift exposure to EO are taken to comply with OSHA's: |
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| Permissible exposure limits. |
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| The Action level for EO exposure is: |
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| What should NOT be processed in a low-temperature gas plasma sterilizer? |
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| The parameters for low-temperature gas plasma sterilization are: |
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| Time, temperature, hydrogen peroxide gas plasma. |
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| What microorganism is used to biologically monitor the low-temperature gas plasma sterilzer? |
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| Geobacillus stearothermophilus. |
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| Items to be sterilized in low-temperature gas plasma must be packaged in: |
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| Non-cellulose based material. |
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| Microbial kill in the ozone sterilizer is achieved through a process called: |
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| What device is compatible with ozone sterilization? |
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| What microorganism is used to biologically monitor the ozone sterilizer? |
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| Geobacillus stearothermophillus. |
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| The packaging choice for dry heat sterilization is: |
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| What microorganism is used to biologically monitor the dry heat sterilizer? |
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| What is a wet sterilization system for unwrapped items? |
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What is the minimum exposure time & temperature for sterilization in a peracetic acid sterilizer? |
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| 12 minutes at 122 to 131.9 degrees F. |
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| The purpose of the diagnostic test in a peracetic acid sterilizer to to check the: |
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| What microorganism is used to biologically moniter the peracetic acid sterilization process? |
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| Geobacillus stearothermophilus. |
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| Sterile items that are protected from the environment have been proven to remain sterile: |
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The period of time during which a sterile item is considered safe to use is known as: |
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| What factor is a reason for assigning an expiration date to a product? |
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A package must be visually inspected for integrity: |
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| Every time it is handled. |
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| the best way to protect an infrequently used sterile item is to: |
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| Place it in a sterility maintenance cover. |
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How thick should a sterility maintenance cover be? |
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| What should be done if a sterile basin set is dropped on the floor? |
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| Send it to be reprocessed. |
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| The sterile storage area should be located: |
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| Adjacent to the sterilization area. |
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| Humidity can be measured in the sterile storage area by using a: |
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| The number of air exchanges per hour in the stile storage areas should be at least: |
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The sterile storage area should be maintained at: |
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| All supplies in sterile storage must be how many inches from the floor? |
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| The relative humidity in the sterile storage area should not exceed: |
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| The temperature in the sterile storage area should not exceed |
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| It is important to control the humidity in the steril storage area in order to prevent: |
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| The growth of microorganisms. |
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| The bottom shelf of storage carts should be: |
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| Sterile items stored on the top shelf must be how far from the fire sprinkler head? |
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Shelving in the sterile storage area must be how far from the outside walls? |
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| Shipping cartons are not acceptable storage containers in the sterile storage area because they: |
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| Rotating stock to ensure using the oldest supplies first is known as: |
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| FIFO (first in, first out) |
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| What is not an element of a distribution system? |
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| What area is the first to accept responsibility for all supplies in the facility? |
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| Supplies should never be stored: |
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| What is NOT a necessary requirement of a requistion? |
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| It must have the facility's phone number. |
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| Transportation carts should be cleaned at least: |
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| Which distribution system requires the using department to be responsible fro maintaining inventory levels? |
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| Par levels should be based on: |
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| Demand disribution systems are: |
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| Which type of inventory distribution system requires the use of a predetermined inventory list? |
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| A simple but labor intensive system is the: |
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| The most efficient distribution system is the: |
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| The computerized locked supply system is a variation of the: |
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| What is NOT considered a specialty cart? |
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| An effective case cart system requires: |
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| Just-in-time distribution systems are known as: |
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| Stockless distributing systems. |
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| The inventory of medical & surgical supplies can represent up to what percentage of a facility's operating budget? |
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| An ongoing inventory management system is known as a: |
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| Perpetual Inventory System. |
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| The reorder point is the: |
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| Ordering the optimum quantity of an item based on historical data is known as: |
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| Economical order quantity. |
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| Bar-coding of instrument sets is an integral part of: |
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