Sterile Processing Tech (Preparation, Packaging, And Instrumentation) Chapter 7

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The 400 series stainless steel is used for such instruments as

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scissors, forceps, osteotomes, and chisels

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Which of the following would be used to hold back tissue or organs?

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Retractors

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The weakest part of the instrument is/are the

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box lock

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What is the most difficult part of a hemostat to clean?

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Box lock

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The final stage in manufacturing a surgical-grade instrument is called

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passivation

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Scissors with black handles are often referred to as

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Super sharp

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The layer on a surgical instrument that is created by the passivation process is called

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chromium oxide

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How is an instrument with tungsten carbide inserts identified

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Gold handles

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What type of finish on a surgical instrument is used for laser procedures

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Ebonized

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Which of the following lubricants is recommended for use on surgical instruments?

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Water-based

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The chromium oxide layer is intended to make an instrument

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resistant to corrosion

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Which of the following is not part of routine inspection of instruments

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Vendor identification number

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Unless otherwise directed by the maufacturer, an instrument should be lubricated

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Everytime it is used

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When testing a scissor for sharpness it is important to

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make several cuts in the testing material

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When the jaws of a stainless steel (non-tungsten carbide) needle holder become worn, the needle holder must be

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discarded

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A crack in a hand-held instrument would most likely be found in the

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box lock

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Cracked insulation on a laparoscopic instrument can cause

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electrical shock and burns

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Powered equipment should be lubricated

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according to the manufacturer's instructions

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When labeling a rigid scope for sterilization, which of the following information is not generally required?

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Surgeon's name

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Black dots in a fiberoptic light cable indicate

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there is damage to the glass rode

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which of the following is not a method for checking the visual clarity of a rigid endoscope?

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Using a leak tester

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When marking and identifying instruments, which of the following methods should never be used?

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Engraving

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The air flow in the preparation and packaging area must be maintained at

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positive pressure

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The preparation and packaging area must have an air exchange rate of

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10 per hour

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What is the acceptable temperature range for the preparation and packaging area?

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68 F to 73 F (20 C to 23 C)

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The ideal humidity level in the preparation and packaging area is

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50%

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If a non-perforated tray is used for the sterilization of instrument sets, it must be

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tilted on the sterilizer rack

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The floors in the preparation area should be

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Wet-mopped daily

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When assembling a set containing heavy and delicate instruments, where should the heavier instruments be placed in the set?

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On the bottom of the set

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Which of the following can be done to aid in the drying of wrapped instrument sets?

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Place a towel in the bottom of the tray

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Which of the following should be used to write on count sheets and tray lists?

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Permanent, nontoxic ink

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Where should the chemical indicator be placed in a wrapped set of instruments

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The center of the set

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Muti-layer systems should have chemical indicators places

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on each level

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What is the maximum size and weight of textile pack?

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12''12'' x 20''', 12 pounds

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Basin sets should be prepared for sterilization with

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an absorbent material between each basin

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Which of the following is not one of the basic principles of packaging?

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The material must be acceptable for all types of sterilization

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Sterilant penetration can be inhibited by using

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a wrapper that is too large

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Approximately how much space should be left between an item and the inside edges of a peel pouch?

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1 inch

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Which of the following packaging materials is acceptable for steam sterilization?

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Nonwoven wraps

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Which of the following packaging materials is acceptable for low-temperature gas plasma sterilization?

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Tyvek

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Tamper evident seals on rigid containers include

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latches and locks

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When rigid sterilization containers are processed in a steam sterilizer, they must be placed in which of the following positions on the cart?

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Flat