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Residual ethylene oxide is removed from sterilized items by a A. Impingement B. Cavitation C. Aeration D. Free Rinsing |
Aeration |
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Employee safety is regulated by A. OSHA B. JCAHO C. CDC D. FDA |
OSHA
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Parenteral solutions are administered A. Topically B. By inhalation C. Intravenously D. By mouth |
Intravenously |
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The decontamination area of CS should have A. 10 complete air exchanges per hour B. 10 complete air exchanges per day C. Zero air exchanges to reduce airborne bacteria D. Zero air exchanges to maintain established temperatures |
10 complete air exchanges per hour |
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The test used to evaluate the efficacy of air removal in a dynamic air removal steam sterilizer is the A. Bowie Dick B. Smith Kline C. Becton Dickinson D. Brown Hart |
Bowie Dick |
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The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are A. Heat seal and self seal B. Accordion fold and oblong fold C. Circular fold and triangular fold D. Square fold and envelope fold |
Square fold and envelope fold |
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Enzymes are used to A. Provide low level disinfection B. Provide intermediate level disinfection C. Break down and remove heavy soil D. Provide high level disinfection |
Break down and remove heavy soil |
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The maximum density recommended for linen packs is A. 2.7 pounds per square foot of pack B. 7.2 pounds per square foot of pack C. 9.7 pounds per square foot of pack D. 9.2 pounds per square foot of pack |
7.2 pounds per square foot of pack |
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Intercosto means A. Inside the bladder B. Between the ribs C. Inside the cranium D. Between the toes |
Between the ribs |
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What would the recommended exposure time for a dry heat sterilization load that was run at an exposure time of 320°F A. 1 hour B. 1.5 hours C. 2 hours D. 2.5 hours |
2 hours |
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The physical method by which ultrasonic units clean is called A. Vibration B. Radiation C. Cavitation D. Friction |
Cavitation |
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Which of the following is the white portion of the eye? A. Iris B. Pupil C. Cornea D. Sclera |
Sclera |
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When washing their hands, Central Service Technicians should lather and scrub them for a minimum of_______seconds A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 60 |
15 |
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What percentage of microorganisms are harmful to humans because they can grow at approximately human body temperature? A. 1% B. 2% C. 3% D. 4% |
1% |
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Which of the following glands is located at the base of the brain and is considered the master gland? A. Pituitary B. Thyroid C. Adrenal D. Parathyroid |
Pituitary |
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The medical term for the absence of microorganisms that can cause disease is A. Aerobic B. Anerobic C. Asepsis D. Antiseptic |
Asepsis
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Spiral shaped bacteria are classified as A. Coccus B. Bacillus C. Spirillum D. Anerobic |
Spirillum |
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The physical method by which ultrasonic units cleaned is called: A. Vibration B. Radiation C. Cavitation D. Friction |
Cavitation |
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The physical method by which a washer/decontaminator cleans is called: A. Agitation B. Cavitation C. Impingement D. Sterilization |
Impingement |
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The body system that is designed to provide support, shape and protection is called: A. Digestive system B. Nervous system C. Muscular system D. Skeletal system |
Skeletal system |
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Microorganisms that are capable of growing in free oxygen (require free oxygen) are called A. Aerobic B. Anerobic C. Flagellan D. Angellan |
Aerobic |
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The suffix oscopy means A. Surgical removal B. Surgical repair C. Manual manipulation D. Visual examination |
Visual examination |
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Which of the following is NOT a principle of asepsis? A. Know what is dirty B. Know what is clean C. Know what is sterile D. Keep the three conditions separate E. Remedy contamination immediately F. Maintain good work flow process |
Maintain good work flow process |
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A patient experiencing neuralgia is A. Having a stroke B. Having a nerve pain C. Having a heart attack D. Having a migraine |
Having a nerve pain |
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This surgery reconstructs the eardrum so sound waves can be sent to the middle and inner ear: A. Tympanoplasty B. Stapedectomy C. Myringotomy D. Drum reconstruction and repair |
Tympanoplasty |
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Which of the terms below would you associate with a cardiac surgery? A. ACL B. TAH C. BKA D. CABG |
CABG |
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Flexible Cystoscopes provide A. Visualization of the urethra and bladder B. Visualization of the trachebronchial tree C. Visualization of the lower part of the large intestine D. Visualization of the digestive tract |
Visualization of the urethra and bladder |
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Impregnated gauze strips may be sterilized using A. Ethylene Oxide Sterilization B. Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma Sterilization C. Dry Heat Sterilization D. Steam Sterilization |
Dry Heat Sterilization |
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Microgrind, or Supercut scissors are usually identified with: A. Black handles B. Gold handles C. Silver matte handles D. Silver high gloss handles |
Black handles |
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In order to prevent breathing in bacteria, via aerosols, during brush cleaning, you should: A. Hold the brush away from you B. Hold your your breath C. Brush under the surface of the water D. Utilize a fan to direct air currents |
Brush under the surface of the water |
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The term arthro means: A. Joint B. Bone C. Hip D. Knee |
Joint |
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The recommended air pressure for a CS decontamination area is: A. Positive air pressure B. Negative air pressure C. Neutral air pressure D. High volume air pressure |
Negative air pressure |
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The term excise means: A. To create a new opening B. To cut out C. A surgical repair D. To suture |
To cut out |
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An idophor is a A. Buffered iodine B. 2% aqueous solution C. Low level disinfectant D. High level disinfectant |
Buffered iodine |
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Phenolics are often used to disinfect A. Critical items B. Noncritical items C. Linens D. Implants |
Noncritical items |
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Chlorine and iodine are members of the A. Halogen family B. Hydrogen peroxide group C. Quat group D. Phenolic family |
Halogen family |
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Quats are classified as A. Low level disinfectant B. Intermediate level disinfectants C. High level disinfectants D. Sterilants |
Low level disinfectants |
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The minimum recommendation for the frequency of biological testing in steam sterilizers is A. Weekly and in every load that contains an implant B. Daily and in every load that contains an implant C. Monthly and in every load that contains an implant D. In every load sterilized |
Weekly and in every load that contains an implant |
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Which of the following sterilization quality assurance measurements is designed to measure individual package penetration A. Biological tests B. Bowie Dick tests C. Mechanical monitors charts/printouts D. Chemical indicators |
Chemical indicators |
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A hemigastrectomy is A. A surgical repair of the colon B. The removal of a stone C. The removal of half of the stomach D. A surgical repair of the uterus |
The removal of half of the stomach |
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Which of the following terms denotes a malignant tumor A. Adenoma B. Canceroma C. Carcinoma D. Chrondroma |
Carcinoma |
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The body system that controls growth and maintains body functions and chemical messengersis called the A. Digestive system B. Nervous system C. Endocrine system D. Circulatory system |
Endocrine system |
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A device that allows the auto administration of pain medication A. PCA pump B. Hypothermia pump C. IV fusion D. Medication unit |
PCA pump |
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Which of the following should not be processed in an ultrasonic cleaner A. Rasps and files B. Lumened instruments C. Stainless steel instruments D. Plastic instruments |
Plastic instruments |
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Saturated steam A. Has a relative humidity of 35-50% B. Has a relative humidity of 55-77% C. Has a relative humidity of 60-90% D. Has a relative humidity of 97-100% |
Has a relative humidity of 97-100 % |
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Disposable medical devices should be separated from reusable devices A. At the point of use B. In the operating room sub sterile area C. In the decontamination room receiving area D. In the housekeeping bio hazard area |
At the point of use |
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Items requiring manual cleaning should be A. Processed before mechanically cleaned items B. Cleaned per manufacturer's recommendations C. Pre - soaked, tested, cleaned, disinfected, dried, and stored D. Cleaned after all other instrumentation has been processed |
Cleaned per manufacturer's recommendations |
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When using the FIFO method of storage, each item should be A. Kept in sterility maintenance covers B. Inspected for integrity before placing on or removing from the storage shelf C. Removed and reprocessed after six months of storage D. Be stored at a minimum temperature of 80°F |
Inspected for integrity before placing on or removing from the storage shelf |
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If a storeroom temperature is 85°F and the humidity is 80%, the storeroom conditions are A. To cool and dry B. To cool and moist C. To warm and dry D. To warm and moist |
To warm and dry? |
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Precleaning, leak testing, cleaning, high level disinfection, drying and storage is the proper sequence for processing: A. Endoscopic cameras B. Rigid endoscopes C. Flexible endoscopes D. Laparoscopic graspers |
Flexible endoscopes |
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Whenever possible, sterile supplies should be transported A. In a closed cart B. On a cart or table C. While held tightly as close to the midline of the body as possible D. In the hands |
In a closed cart |
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The distribution system used to provide specific products for individual surgical procedures is a A. Par level system B. Requisition system C. Case cart system D. Exchange cart system |
Case cart system |
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Surgical removal of the uterus is called a A. Hysterectomy B. Hysterocopy C. Dilation and Curettage (D&C) D. Bilateral Salpingoophorectomy |
Hysterectomy |
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An infectious agent that grows only in living tissue or cells is called A. Psychrophile B. Mesophile C. Thermophile D. Virus |
Virus |
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This voluntary international organization is dedicated to the prevention and control of infection A. IAHCSMM B. ISO C. APIC D. AORN |
APIC |
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Sponges used for cleaning should be: A. Replaced daily B. Replaced weekly C. Decontaminated daily D. Sterilized daily |
Replaced daily |
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In a 3-sink arrangement used for manual cleaning the third sink should contain A. Water soluble lubricant B. An enzyme cleaner C. Tap water D. Distilled or deionized |
Water soluble lubricant |
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Chisels and osteotomes should be tested using A. An index card B. A plastic dowel rod C. Facial tissue D. Red testing material |
A plastic dowel rod |
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When a flexible fiberoptic endoscope fails a leak test, it should be A. Returned to service and used until it no longer functions B. Discarded and replaced C. Taken out of service and sent for repair D. Cleaned and sterilized without exposing it to water/solution |
Taken out of service and sent for repair |
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Information about the required cleaning and sterilization protocols for loaner instrumentation should be obtained from A. The CDC B. AAMI C. The hospital that previously used the instruments D. The instrument manufacturer |
The instrument manufacturer |
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When wet packs are discovered after a steam sterilization process A. The contents must be repackaged and resterilized B. The pack must be allowed extended drying time before use C. The moisture should have no effect on the quality of the pack D. The pack should be labeled as "wet" and flashed sterilized before use |
The contents must be repackaged and resterilized |
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When assembling an instrument set for steam sterilization A. Instruments should be closed to prevent damage B. Instruments should be placed in peel pouches to keep them organized C. Instruments should be opened and disassembled to facilitate steam contact D. Instruments should be placed under a wet towel |
Instruments should be opened and disassembled to facilitate steam contact |
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You can reduce a combustible load of a storage area by A. Installing a sprinkler system B. Installing fire extinguishers at 10 foot intervals C. Reducing the amount of disposable supplies stored in the area D. Installing fire doors |
Reducing the amount of disposable supplies stored in the area |
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Forming a general opinion about a specific group and then applying that opinion to every member of that group is called A. Unfair comparison B. Stereotyping C. Halo effect D. Pitchfork effect |
Stereotyping |
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An_______is a type of equipment used to clean, disinfect, and rinse flexible fiberoptic endoscopes A. Ultrasonic cleaner B. Impingement waher-disinfector C. Automatic endoscope reprocessor D. Enzyme based endoscope reprocessor sa q |
Automatic endoscope reprocessor |
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Which of the following packaging materials is not acceptable for use in steam sterilization A. Rigid container system B. Spunbound-polyolefin combination pouches C. Paper/plastic combination pouches D. Non-woven SMS flat wrap |
Spunbound-polyolefin combination pouches |
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Sterility maintenance covers(dust covers)should be applied A. After sterilization B. Before sterilization C. After an item has been stored 30 days D. After an item has been stored 90 days |
After sterilization |
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Which of the following would be the best choice for high level disinfection of instruments A. Phenolics B. Chlorine C. Iodophors D. OPA |
OPA |
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Bacteria that cause diseases A. Aerobic B. Anaerobic C. Pathogenic D. Thermophillic |
Pathogenic |
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Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids A. Type A B. Type B C. Type C D. Type D |
Type B |
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Which of the following disinfectants is also known as a " wetting agent A. Quaternary ammonium compounds ( quats ) B. Phenolics C. Alcohol D. Halogens |
Quaternary ammonium compounds ( quats ) |
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The inventory control method in which the supplier owns the inventory, stores it at the healthcare facility, and does not charge the healthcare facility for it until it is used or lost is referred to as the _ _ _ method. A. Safety stock B. Stockless C. Consignment D. Economic order quantity ( EOQ ) |
Consignment |
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Of the 3 major low temperature sterilants, which one has the longest instrument turnover time A. Ozone B. Hydrogen peroxide gas plasma C. Steam D. Ethylene oxide |
Ethylene oxide |
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The number of times per year that inventory is purchased, consumed and replaced is called the A. Inventory reduction rate B. Inventory turnover rate C. Asset reduction quota D. Balance sheet |
Inventory turnover rate |
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Which of the following tracking methods provides real time information? A. RFID B. laser-etched bar codes C. Standard bar code D. Dot matrix applications |
RFID |
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Which of the following requires preventive maintenance standards be established for medical equipment ? A. OSHA B. Joint Commission C. AAMI D. AORN |
Joint Commission |
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How frequently should a sterilizer's drain strainer be removed and thoroughly cleaned A. Daily B. After each use C. Once weekly D. When the sterilizer's operating control gauge indicates that cleaning is necessary |
Daily |
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A step in communication that occurs when a listener asks a question or repeats information is called A. Stereotyping B. Feedback C. Communication looping D. Interpretation |
Feedback |
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The method of wrapping that creates a package within a package is called A. Single fold B. Double fold C. Simultaneous D. Sequential |
Sequential |
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100% ethylene oxide gas canisters should be stored : A. In a chemical storage cabinet B. Outside the building C. In a refrigerator D. In a chamber heated to 75 degrees Fahrenheit |
In a chemical storage cabinet |
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Wicking materials are used to A. Dry instruments before sterilization B. Allow air removal, steam penetration and facilitate drying C. Cushion instruments from the extreme force in steam sterilizer chambers D. Hold water away from the bottom of instrument trays |
Allow air removal, steam penetration and facilitate drying |
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Instrument marking taping should be wrapped approximately _ _ _ _ _ A. 1 to 1 1/2 B. 1 1 / 2 to 2 C. 2 to 2 1 / 2 D. 2 1 / 2 to 3 |
1 to 1 1 / 2 |
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The term " superheated steam " means : A. The type of steam necessary for high temperature sterilization B. Steam that has had chemicals added to it to increase its temperature C. Dry steam D. Moist steam at sea level |
Dry steam |
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The amount of time that it takes to kill 90 % of the microorganisms present on an object is called A. The time-weighted average B. A D-Value C. A sterilization cycle D. The exposure time |
A D-Value |
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400 series stainless steel is also called A. Pakistan B. Austenitic C. Martensitic D. Passivated |
Martensitic |
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Which of the following means " beside or near? A. Para B. Peri C. Parta D. Pana |
Para |
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Which of the following statements about the use of mechanical washers is not true ? A. Multi-level trays should be separated B. Trays with lids should be opened C. Instruments should be disassembled and opened D. All items should be washed on the same cycle |
All items should be washed on the same cycle |
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This unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to therapeutically raise or lower body temperature. A. Hypothermia unit B. Infusion pump C. Suction pump D. PCA pump |
Hypothermia unit |
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Which of the following sterilization quality assurance measurements is designed to provide a written record of sterilizer cycle activity? A. Biological tests B. Bowie Dick tests C. Mechanical monitor charts / printouts D. Chemical integrators |
Mechanical monitor charts / printouts |
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Tests which use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of the sterilization process and provide a direct measure of lethality are called A. Chemical indicators B. Chemical integrators C. Ampulization tests D. Biological indicators |
Biological indicators |
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These are used to break down fatty deposits and adipose tissue on instruments : A. Protease enzymes B. Lipase enzymes C. Amylase enzymes D. Neutral pH cleaners |
Lipase enzymes |
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The ________requires that the healthcare facility report malfunctions of medical devices that have contributed to patient injury, illness, and / or death to the manufacturer and the FDA. A. Osha Patient Safety Act B. Safe Medical Devices Act C. EPA Patient Security Act D. FDA Equipment Notification Act |
Safe Medical Devices Act |
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The largest operating channel of an endoscope is the _ _ _ A. Instrument ( biopsy ) B. Suction ( aspiration ) C. Air D. Water ( irrigation ) |
Instrument ( biopsy ) |
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Which of the following is a system used to treat the final rinse water used for cleaning? A. Water conductivity B. Reverse osmosis C. Deionization D. Sterilization |
Deionization |
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Medical device reporting is regulated by the A. NFPA B. EPA C. WHO D. FDA |
FDA |
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Chemical indicators are classified by the FDA as _ _ _ _ devices A. Class l B. Class ll C. Class lll D. Chemical indicators are not regulated by FDA |
Class ll |
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Which of the following statements about endoscopes is true A. Not all endoscopes can be processed in an AER B. Ultrasonic cleaning is the process of choice for endoscopes C. Flexible endoscopes are not easily damaged D. All endoscopes should be steam sterilized |
Not all endoscopes can be processed in an AER |
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In an ABC inventory control system, " A " items represent : A. The largest number of items and largest dollar value B. The smallest number of items and largest dollar value C. The items that will be consumed ( used up ) first D. The items that cost the most to handle and store |
The smallest number of items and largest dollar value |
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Rod-shaped bacteria are classified as A. Coccus B. Bacillus C. Anhydrous D. Anerobic |
Bacillus |
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Floors in the Central Service department should be : A. Wet-mopped daily B. Wet-mopped weekly C. Swept daily and Wet-mopped weekly D. Swept daily |
Wet-mopped daily |
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Microorganisms reproduce by a process called : A. Repopulation B. Binary fission C. Replication D. Bilateral reproduction |
Binary fission |
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Purified water should have a ph of _ _ _ A. 4.5-5.5 B. 5.5-6.5 C. 6.5-7.5 D. 7.5-8.5 |
6.5-7.5 |
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Standards and regulations help set levels of _ _ _ _ in Central Service departments A. Quality B. Safety C. Efficiency D. All of the above |
Quality Safety and Efficiency |
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In medical terminology, the purpose of a combining vowel is to : A. Tell the primary meaning of the word B. Make the word easier to pronounce C. Make the word easier to spell D. Differentiate between past and present tense |
Make the word easier to pronounce |
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These carry blood away from the heart A. Arteries B. Veins C. Lymph Nodes D. Atria |
Arteries |
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A system that keeps track of all incoming and outgoing supplies so that quantities of supplies in storage are known at all times, is : A. Perpetual inventory system B. Min / Max system C. Pick-n-pack system D. Requisition system |
Perpetual inventory system |
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When arranging plastic-paper pouches in the sterilizer, the pouches should arrange A. Paper to plastic B. Paper to paper C. Plastic to plastic D. The way in which the most packages can be placed in the sterilizer |
Paper to plastic |
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Which of the following can be removed from water when a reverse osmosis process is used? A. Bacteria B. Pyrogens C. Endotoxins D. All of the above |
Bacteria Pyrogens Endotoxins |
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The most efficient type of dry heat sterilizer is A. The gravity convection sterilizer B. The mechanical convection sterilizer C. The dynamic air removal sterilizer D. The special purpose dry heat oven |
The mechanical convection sterilizer |
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Ortho-phthalaldehyde ( OPA ) is classified as A. A low level disinfectant B. An Intermediate level disinfectant C. An enzyme D. A high level disinfectant |
A high level disinfectant |
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These bacteria grow well at body temperature and are often pathogenic to humans A. Psychrophiles B. Mesophiles C. Thermophiles D. Aerobicides |
Mesophiles |
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Water softeners are used to remove _ _ _in the water A. Iron and Pyrogens B. Silicates and Pyrogens C. Chloride and iron D. Calcium and magnesium |
Calcium and magnesium |
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The removal of a kidney is called a A. Nephrectomy B. Lithotripsy C. Endometrial Ablation D. Orchiectomy |
Nephrectomy |
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Which type of scope is used to visualize the lower part of the large intestine? A. Colonoscope B. Cystoscope C. Sigmoidoscope D. Gastroscope |
Sigmoidoscope |
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Sterile packages should be stored no lower than -----inches from the floor A. 2-4 B. 4-6 C. 8-10 D. 12-14 |
8-10 |
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To achieve a reasonable level of disinfection, alcohol used as an Intermediate - level disinfectant must remain in wet contact with the surface of the object being disinfected for a minimum of _ _ _ _ minutes A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 |
5 |
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Agency which may intervene in a matter of worker protection even if there are no specific regulations covering the situation A. OSHA B. EPA C. FDA D. AORN |
OSHA |
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The human resources tool that identifies major tasks performed by persons in specific positions is called a : A. Job duty list B. Job specification C. Task summary review D. Job description |
Job description |
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When using a pH scale, which of the following numbers would suggest the most alkaline ? A. 1 B. 6 C. 10 D. 14 |
14 |
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Bacteria that grow well in warm temperatures ( 122 ° F - 158 ° F ) are called A. Aerobic B. Anaerobic C. Thermophiles D. Mesophiles |
Thermophiles |
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Central Service's largest customer is : A. The emergency department B. Labor and delivery C. Material management D. The operating room |
The operating room |
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The main theory of Standard Precautions is that : A. Patients in high risk categories may be infectious B. Patients diagnosed with a specific disease may be infectious C. Patients are generally healthy unless they show symptoms of an infectious disease D. Patients may pose a risk of infection whether they have been diagnosed with an infectious disease or not |
Patients may pose a risk of infection whether they have been diagnosed with an infectious disease or not |
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The two most common temperatures used in steam sterilization are A. 120 ° F and 140 ° - 145 ° F B. 100 ° and 130 ° - 135 ° F C. 320 ° and 325 ° F D. 250 ° and 270 ° - 275 ° F |
320 ° and 325 ° F |
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Which of the following systems involves the transfer of the control of the healthcare facility's equipment management to an external entity A. Outsourcing B. Manufacturers Loan C. Rental D. Lease |
Outsourcing |
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Which of the following instrument marking methods is not recommended A. Heat fused nylon B. Engraving C. Acid based etching D. Laser etching |
Engraving |
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Enzymes are used to A. Provide low level disinfection B. Provide intermediate level disinfection C. Provide high level disinfection D. Break down and remove heavy soil |
Break down and remove heavy soil |
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Sterilizer loads containing implants A. Must be sterilized in the first load of the day B. Must be sterilized at 300°F C. Must contain an Ampulization test D. Must contain a biological indicator |
Must contain a biological indicator |