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Chemical indicators are FDA _____ devices.

Class II

Watches and other jewelry should not be worn in the central service department work area because:

They harbor bacteria

Which of the following is a system used to treat the final rinse water used for cleaning?

Deionization

Medical device reporting is regulated by the:

FDA

Microorganisms reproduce by a process called:

Binary fission

Purified water should have a ph of _______

6.5-7.5

Manufacturers of new class I device must obtain pre-market approval (PMA) from the FDA by submitting PMA applications with extensive test data to demonstrate the safety/effectiveness of their products.

False

Which of the following can be removed from water when a reverse osmosis process is used?

All of the above


Bacteria


Pyrogens


Endotoxins

Water softeners are used to remove ______ in the water.

Calcium and magnesium

To impede the growth of bacteria, soil on used instruments should be allowed to dry.

False

It is acceptable to transport soiled and clean items at the same time in the same cart if they are placed on separate shelves.

False

The human resources tool that identifies major task performed by persons in specific positions is called a:

Job description

Bacteria that are often pathogenic to humans because they grow well at body temperature are called:

Mesophiles

The largest customer of the central service is:

The operating room

Which of the following statements about microorganisms is correct?

Microorganisms are necessary for life

The organization that sets recommended practices and standards for sterilization is:

AAMI

Failure to perform soiled pickup rounds as scheduled can lead to equipment shortages.

True

A mode of bacteria transmission that would take place when an infectious agent was transmitted through an item such as food or water is called:

Common vehicle

Agency which may intervene in a matter of worker protection even if there are no specific regulations covering the situation.

OSHA

The main theory of standard precautions is that:

Patients may pose a risk of infection whether they have been diagnosed with an infectious disease or not

When it is necessary to transport soiled items between facilities using a truck or van, facilities must consult U.S department of transportation, as well as state and local laws for transporting biohazard items.

True

Floors in the central service department should be:

Wet-mopped daily

The absence of microorganisms that cause disease is called:

Asepsis

Standards and regulations help set levels of ______ in central service departments

All of the above


Quality


Safety


Efficiency

Healthcare regulations and standards provide consistency of departmental activities by outlining.

Minimal performance standards