chapter 1 CPT 103

Question 1

soiled instruments and other items are received in which area of the sterile processing department

Answer 1

decontamination

Question 2

the first step in the sterilazation process is

Answer 2

cleaning

Question 3

to minimize their exposure to Bloodborne pathogens and other cataminants SP techs most wear special attire referred to as

Answer 3

personal protective equipment

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 it will be used

Question 5

using analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of

Answer 5

employability

Question 6

Healthcare associated infections ( HAIs) are

Answer 6

infections that occur on or after day three of hospitilzation

Question 7

the human resources tool that defines job duties performed by persons in a specific position is called a

Answer 7

job description

Question 8

SP workflow should move from

Answer 8

soiled to clean

Question 9

while items may be dispensed to all areas of a facility

Answer 9

the operating room

Question 10

working in the decontamination area requires

Answer 10

all of the above

Question 11

instruments should be kept together with their sets in the user area because

Answer 11

it reduces risk,chance will be lost and set will be delayed

Question 12

if soiled items are held in user units before being picked up for processing , they must be kept

Answer 12

in a designated holding area

Question 13

which is not a reason for point of use treatment

Answer 13

it reduces work load

Question 14

a goal of soiled transport is to

Answer 14

minimize the risk of cross contamination

Question 15

before transporting soiled devices, SP technicians should be aware of

Answer 15

the ergonomic principles of lifting, pushing and pulling

Question 16

off-site transport polices and procedures should define

Answer 16

separation of clean and dirty

Question 17

which is not a goal of point of use treatment

Answer 17

transporting items within two hours of the end of the surgery

Question 18

the best way to transport contaminated instruments is a/an

Answer 18

dedicated soiled elevator

Question 19

during point of use treatment , instruments should not be placed

Answer 19

in a basin with saline to keep them moist

Question 20

injuries or disorders of the muscles, nerves,tendons or joints are called

Answer 20

musculoskeletal disorders

Question 21

working in the decontamination area requires

Answer 21

Thorough knowledge and understanding of microbiology and the decontamination process.

Question 22

analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is an example of

Answer 22

employability skills

Question 23

gross soil

Answer 23

tissue, body fat , blood and other body subatances

Question 24

biohazard signage

Answer 24

notices posted in easily seen locations that alert people in the area about the presence of harmful bacteria

Question 25

biofilm

Answer 25

a collection of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each other and form a colony.

Question 26

examples of sharps

Answer 26

cutting instruments including knives, scaples,blades ,needles and scissors other examples are chisels, osteotomes, some cureettes, dissectors and elevators , rougers and cutting forceps, punches, saws and trocars

Question 27

turn around

Answer 27

they must receive priority processing in order to be made available for another procedure

Question 28

SP workflow

Answer 28

dirty to clean

Question 29

Sterilization

Answer 29

is a process by which all forms of microbial life including bacteria,viruses,spores and fungi are completely destoryed

Question 30

case cart

Answer 30

a cart prepared for an individual procedure , contains all instrument s supplies and utensils needed for a specific procedure

Question 31

pick list

Answer 31

case cart pull sheet , list of specific supplies , utensils , and instruments needed for a specific procedure

Question 32

knowledge and skills needed

Answer 32

communication skills facility systems employability skills ethics safety practices,standard precautions to control the spread of infection resource management

Question 33

POT importance

Answer 33

removal of gross soil prevention of damage prevention of cross contamination timeliness

Question 34

pot methods to keep instruments moist

Answer 34

commercial foams gel or spray products water moistened towel