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25 Cards in this Set
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Chemical indicators are FDA _____ devices. |
Class II |
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Watches and other jewelry should not be worn in the central service department work area because: |
They harbor bacteria |
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Which of the following is a system used to treat the final rinse water used for cleaning? |
Deionization |
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Medical device reporting is regulated by the: |
FDA |
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Microorganisms reproduce by a process called: |
Binary fission |
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Purified water should have a ph of _______ |
6.5-7.5 |
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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 |
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Which of the following can be removed from water when a reverse osmosis process is used? |
All of the above Bacteria Pyrogens Endotoxins |
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Water softeners are used to remove ______ in the water. |
Calcium and magnesium |
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To impede the growth of bacteria, soil on used instruments should be allowed to dry. |
False |
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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 |
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The human resources tool that identifies major task performed by persons in specific positions is called a: |
Job description |
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Bacteria that are often pathogenic to humans because they grow well at body temperature are called: |
Mesophiles |
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The largest customer of the central service is: |
The operating room |
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Which of the following statements about microorganisms is correct? |
Microorganisms are necessary for life |
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The organization that sets recommended practices and standards for sterilization is: |
AAMI |
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Failure to perform soiled pickup rounds as scheduled can lead to equipment shortages. |
True |
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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 |
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Agency which may intervene in a matter of worker protection even if there are no specific regulations covering the situation. |
OSHA |
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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 |
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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 |
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Floors in the central service department should be: |
Wet-mopped daily |
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The absence of microorganisms that cause disease is called: |
Asepsis |
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Standards and regulations help set levels of ______ in central service departments |
All of the above Quality Safety Efficiency |
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Healthcare regulations and standards provide consistency of departmental activities by outlining. |
Minimal performance standards |