Ch. 1 Intro to Central Service

Question 1

Soiled instruments and other items are received in the _______________ area of the Central Service department.

Answer 1

decontamination

Question 2

The first step in the sterilization process is

Answer 2

cleaning

Question 3

Central Service technicians must wear special attire referred to as ______________ to minimize their exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contaminants.

Answer 3

PPE

Question 4

Instrument sets and other required instrumentation needed for all scheduled procedures for an entire day are usually pulled (collected)

Answer 4

the day or evening before they will be used

Question 5

The use of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of which of the following knowledge and skills dimensions?

Answer 5

employability skills

Question 6

Healthcare-associated infections are

Answer 6

infections which occur in the course of being treated in a healthcare facility

Question 7

The human resources tool that defines job duties performed by persons in specific positions is called a

Answer 7

job description

Question 8

In the future, which of the following will more frequently become a requirement for working in a Central Service Department?

Answer 8

Formal education

Question 9

While items may be dispensed to all areas of a facility, the major focus of the sterile storage personnel is

Answer 9

the Operating room

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a growing trend in Central Service?

Answer 10

Decentralization of Central Service responsibilities