exam 2

Question 1

What is the minimum wet contact time for alcohol as an intermediate-level disinfectant?

Answer 1

Alcohol must remain in wet contact with the surface for a minimum of 5 minutes.

Question 2

What system generates automated requests for patient care items?

Answer 2

Centralized patient order entry system.

Question 3

Which body creates and revises standards for packing requirements for sterilizing water for irrigation?

Answer 3

USP-NF.

Question 4

Which microorganism is used in the biological indicator for monitoring Ethylene Oxide?

Answer 4

Bacillus atrophaeus.

Question 5

What is the reason behind double peel pouching?

Answer 5

It allows aseptic presentation of the sterile item without contamination.

Question 6

What is the reason for a tamper-evident lock on a rigid container?

Answer 6

It indicates the container has not been opened or tampered with.

Question 7

Where should textile packs be placed when loading the sterilizer with a mixed load of textile and metal goods?

Answer 7

On the top rack.

Question 8

What will cause wet packs except for which wrapped items?

Answer 8

Wrapped items with missing CI.

Question 9

Where should Bowie Dick tests be run?

Answer 9

In dynamic air removal steam sterilizers.

Question 10

What is the sterilizer setting for a Bowie Dick test?

Answer 10

3 1/2 - 4 min exposure at 270-273 degrees F.

Question 11

What is the purpose of instrument count sheets?

Answer 11

To provide a detailed list of tray contents.

Question 12

Which information is not required on the SDS sheets?

Answer 12

Emergency phone number of physicians.

Question 13

Which body system controls growth and maintains body functions and chemical messengers?

Answer 13

Endocrine system.

Question 14

What is not recommended for device taping as an instrument identification method?

Answer 14

Place the tape on the ring of the instrument.

Question 15

What is the correct way to measure hemostatic forceps?

Answer 15

From the distal tip to the bottom of the ring.

Question 16

What is the correct way to measure tissue forceps?

Answer 16

From the proximal end to the tips.

Question 17

What chemical process provides a corrosion-resistant finish on instruments?

Answer 17

Passivation.

Question 18

Which cleaning machine is appropriate for removing debris from box locks and hinges?

Answer 18

Ultrasonic washer.

Question 19

Before using packaging materials for sterilization, what temperature and humidity should they be kept at?

Answer 19

68-73 degrees F & 30% to 60% humidity for at least 2 hours.

Question 20

During handwashing, how long should hands be lathered and scrubbed?

Answer 20

For at least 20 seconds.

Question 21

When preparing and packaging instruments for steam sterilization, how must the instruments be positioned?

Answer 21

Completely disassembled and in open position.

Question 22

What statement about sterile processing of instruments is INCORRECT?

Answer 22

Trays with lids should be opened.

Question 23

What is designed to prevent surgical instrument tray wrappers from pipes, holes, and tears?

Answer 23

Corner protectors.

Question 24

Where should the Bowie Dick test pack be placed in the sterilization chamber?

Answer 24

Above the drain on the bottom rack.

Question 25

How often should temperature and humidity of the work environment be measured?

Answer 25

Daily.

Question 26

Which body system is related to arthro?

Answer 26

Skeletal.

Question 27

What is the purpose of an instrument stringer?

Answer 27

For keeping hinged instruments in open positions.

Question 28

Which agency regulates the employee right to know act?

Answer 28

OSHA.

Question 29

What does the right-to-know standard require employers to have?

Answer 29

Safety data sheets for chemicals.

Question 30

When should a new employee become familiar with SDS in CS/SPD?

Answer 30

On their first day of work.

Question 31

Who provides safety data sheets?

Answer 31

Product manufacturer.

Question 32

What does a 'pass' reading of a CI mean?

Answer 32

The parameters for sterilization have been met.

Question 33

What is the cleaning tool for suction devices?

Answer 33

Cleaning brush.

Question 34

Scissors with black rings have what type of blades?

Answer 34

Microgrind/supercut.

Question 35

Which material is used to test for sharpness of rongeur?

Answer 35

Index card.

Question 36

What is used to test sharpness of osteotomes?

Answer 36

Plastic dowel rod.

Question 37

Which instruments are tested for sharpness with an index card except for which?

Answer 37

Osteotome.

Question 38

A Kerrison rongeur is considered sharp if it can do what?

Answer 38

Punch a clean hole through an index card.

Question 39

How are scissors longer than 4 1/2 inches tested?

Answer 39

With red test material.

Question 40

Which scissors are designed to have the sharpest cutting edge?

Answer 40

Black-handled.

Question 41

Which material is used to test for the sharpness of 4" or smaller scissors?

Answer 41

Yellow test material.

Question 42

What is used to determine a stain or rust on an instrument?

Answer 42

Eraser test.

Question 43

Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by what?

Answer 43

Gold handles.

Question 44

What is the purpose of a suction stylet?

Answer 44

To unclog the suction during surgery.

Question 45

What is used to rinse off traces of enzymatic solution from endoscopes' working channel?

Answer 45

Treated water.

Question 46

What is used as a tamper-evident seal for rigid containers?

Answer 46

Breakable plastic seal.

Question 47

How many times should instrument tape be wrapped around the instrument?

Answer 47

1 - 1 1/2 times.

Question 48

A self-retaining retractor is working properly if what occurs?

Answer 48

After pushing down the retractor lever and letting it go, the lever springs back up.

Question 49

What item should never be found in a sterilized instrument tray?

Answer 49

Gauze.

Question 50

What should the humidity in the sterilization equipment room be between?

Answer 50

30% - 60%.