exam 4

Question 1

Which surgery removes lymph tissue in the pharynx?

Answer 1

Tonsillectomy

Question 2

This statement about equipment procurement is correct.

Answer 2

Equipment rental is done on a shorter-term basis than equipment leasing.

Question 3

The microorganism of choice for hydrogen peroxide gas plasma is?

Answer 3

Geobacillus stearothermophilus

Question 4

Why is tracking of patient care equipment essential?

Answer 4

Patient care equipment tracking can prevent shortages.

Question 5

Which part of the scissors should be taped for identification?

Answer 5

Shank

Question 6

What condition must exist for effective steam sterilization?

Answer 6

Temperature, time, moisture, contact.

Question 7

What packing material is not compatible with hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization?

Answer 7

Paper/plastic pouches

Question 8

What packing material is compatible with hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization?

Answer 8

Tyvek

Question 9

What is capable of forming a hard cell wall around themselves?

Answer 9

Spores

Question 10

What is the first step in the chain of infection?

Answer 10

Causative agent

Question 11

What are the sex cells?

Answer 11

Sperm and ovum

Question 12

The voluntary international organization dedicated to the prevention and control of infections and related outcomes?

Answer 12

APIC

Question 13

The organization that states packing requirements for purified water?

Answer 13

USP-NF

Question 14

What test is Geobacillus stearothermophilus used for?

Answer 14

Biological

Question 15

What organism changes its structure to resist antibiotics?

Answer 15

Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Question 16

The abbreviation ‘CR’ relates to a surgical procedure for?

Answer 16

Treating a fractured bone without surgical incision.

Question 17

A patient contracts an infection from an improperly sterilized surgical instrument, this is an example of?

Answer 17

A nosocomial infection.

Question 18

What statement is the primary reason for allowing items to cool on a sterilizer cart before being placed in storage?

Answer 18

Condensation and contamination may result if items are moved to cooler areas when they are still warm.

Question 19

How should items with solid bottoms be loaded in a steam sterilizer?

Answer 19

Placed on edge.

Question 20

This is not considered a benefit of package labeling.

Answer 20

Manufacture identification.

Question 21

The three main shapes of bacteria are?

Answer 21

Cocci, rods, spiral.

Question 22

Central service technicians can disrupt the chain of infection by?

Answer 22

Following standard precautions when handling contaminated items.

Question 23

This is an example of non-critical items.

Answer 23

Laryngoscopes.

Question 24

Spaulding classification system for cleaning and reprocessing instruments and equipment is based on?

Answer 24

The degree of risk of infection associated with intended use.

Question 25

Correct sequence for removing PPE?

Answer 25

Gloves, goggles/face shield, gown, mask or respirator.

Question 26

Correct sequence for putting on PPE?

Answer 26

Gown, mask or respirator, goggles/face shield, shoe covers, gloves.

Question 27

The part of a ring-handled surgical instrument that locks the handles in place?

Answer 27

Ratchet.

Question 28

When patient equipment enters a healthcare facility, whose responsibility is it to safety check it before it is cleared for patient use?

Answer 28

Biomedical technician.

Question 29

What is the function of rongeurs?

Answer 29

Cut or bite away at the bone and tissue.

Question 30

Which of the following is used to measure humidity in the sterile storage area?

Answer 30

Hygrometer.

Question 31

What surgical abbreviations might be used relating to a fractured bone?

Answer 31

ORIF.

Question 32

What does the concept of one-way flow of materials refer in central service?

Answer 32

The movement of products from soiled areas to clean processing areas within central service.

Question 33

What protects vital organs?

Answer 33

Skeletal system.

Question 34

A CS technician realized the humidity in the decontamination area is below the recommended value, what action should the CS tech take?

Answer 34

Report to the facility management department.

Question 35

Which low-temperature sterilant converts safely to oxygen at the end of the sterilization cycle?

Answer 35

Ozone.

Question 36

Which instrument is used for visual inspection of the lower part of the large intestine?

Answer 36

Sigmoidoscope.

Question 37

Where on paper/plastic pouch should labeling be done?

Answer 37

Plastic side.

Question 38

What is the humidity of the decontamination area?

Answer 38

30%-60%.

Question 39

What kills everything except spores?

Answer 39

Disinfectant.

Question 40

What type of pressure is kept in the decon area?

Answer 40

Negative.

Question 41

The final link of the chain of infection is?

Answer 41

Susceptible host.

Question 42

Presence of microorganism on a host organism without causing disease in the person or invading tissues?

Answer 42

Colonization.

Question 43

The recommended exposure time for a dry heat sterilization load that was run at an exposure temperature of 320 degrees F is?

Answer 43

2 hours.

Question 44

Who must ensure and verify that devices requiring sterilization have been validated for use in the sterilizers available at a specific facility?

Answer 44

User facility personnel.

Question 45

What color does gram-positive bacteria stain?

Answer 45

Violet.

Question 46

What kind of bacteria is capable of growing in the absence of oxygen?

Answer 46

Anaerobic.

Question 47

In the chain of infection, broken skin is an example of?

Answer 47

A portal of entry.

Question 48

When manually cleaning items in water, the water temperature should not be above?

Answer 48

110 degrees F.

Question 49

This is incorrect about how power equipment should be cleaned.

Answer 49

They must be mechanically cleaned.

Question 50

This is an example of critical items.

Answer 50

Needles.