exam 5

Question 1

What is a low-level disinfectant?

Answer 1

Quaternary ammonium compounds

Question 2

What disinfectants may be used to disinfect dialysis systems?

Answer 2

Formaldehyde

Question 3

What abbreviation is used for surgical removal of both fallopian tubes and ovaries?

Answer 3

BSO

Question 4

What surgical procedures best describe the medical abbreviation CABG?

Answer 4

Creation of a new blood supply to an area of the heart with a blocked or clotted artery

Question 5

What gland helps control the activities of all other endocrine glands?

Answer 5

Pituitary

Question 6

What abbreviation refers to the surgical procedure that involves correction of the spinal problems at the base of the spine by placing bone graft between two vertebrae and fusing them with plates and screws?

Answer 6

PLIF

Question 7

The surgical procedure for removing the ear bone and replacing it with an artificial implant to improve hearing is known as?

Answer 7

Stapedectomy

Question 8

The chemical messengers that travel through the blood and act on target organs are called?

Answer 8

Hormones

Question 9

What pair of hormones are produced by the pancreas?

Answer 9

Glucagon and insulin

Question 10

What are ergonomic injuries?

Answer 10

A risk factor for persons who perform repetitive or physical work

Question 11

This statement is incorrect about immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS):

Answer 11

IUSS has a long dry time than terminal sterilization

Question 12

Internal customers of the CS department specify the items they need using?

Answer 12

A requisition system

Question 13

The mission of this body is to enhance the global competitiveness and quality of life by promoting standards and ensuring their integrity?

Answer 13

ANSI

Question 14

What stainless steel is used for instruments that require sharp cutting edges?

Answer 14

Martensitic

Question 15

What instruments are constructed with austenitic steel?

Answer 15

Retractors

Question 16

According to Spaulding classification, what is classified as critical?

Answer 16

Implant screws

Question 17

The test to evaluate the efficacy of air removal in dynamic air removal steam sterilizer is?

Answer 17

Bowie-Dick test

Question 18

Phenolics are classified as?

Answer 18

Intermediate to low-level disinfectants

Question 19

The germicidal action of low-level to intermediate-level disinfection is reduced by?

Answer 19

Organic matter

Question 20

Sterile technicians must assemble instrument trays by?

Answer 20

Identifying and verifying instruments against count sheet

Question 21

Which sterilization method requires packing choices that must tolerate a deep vacuum draw without damaging the contents?

Answer 21

Hydrogen peroxide

Question 22

What material can be used for packaging in ozone sterilization?

Answer 22

Meltblown-spunbond

Question 23

What requires that preventative maintenance standards be established for medical equipment?

Answer 23

The Joint Commission

Question 24

The length of time a disinfectant can be properly stored after which it must be discarded is its?

Answer 24

Shelf life

Question 25

This suffix means 'enlargement':

Answer 25

Megaly

Question 26

What abbreviation pertains to reconstruction of torn ligaments?

Answer 26

ACL

Question 27

Which organ acts as a filter to remove excess water and waste substances from the blood creating urine in the process?

Answer 27

Kidney

Question 28

What refers to the surgical procedure for removing the lungs?

Answer 28

Pneumonectomy

Question 29

What refers to the surgical procedure for removing tissue or displaced bone from the wrist to release pressure on the median nerve?

Answer 29

Carpal tunnel repair

Question 30

What is the largest organ of the body?

Answer 30

Skin

Question 31

What is the name of tissue that connects one bone to another?

Answer 31

Ligament

Question 32

What are the cell components that comprise DNA and pass on traits of parent cells to new cells?

Answer 32

Chromosomes

Question 33

What best describes cartilage?

Answer 33

A flexible connective tissue that provides framework to the body

Question 34

What carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body?

Answer 34

Arteries

Question 35

What is a tube-like structure that connects the kidneys to the urinary bladder?

Answer 35

Ureters

Question 36

What is able to provide immunity to many disease-producing organisms that enter the body?

Answer 36

White blood cells

Question 37

What is the largest internal organ in the human body?

Answer 37

Liver

Question 38

What body system includes ureter, kidney, and urethra?

Answer 38

Urinary system

Question 39

Which instrument is used to cut or bite away bone?

Answer 39

Rongeurs

Question 40

What is not a phase of the steam sterilization cycle?

Answer 40

Aeration

Question 41

Needle holder jaws made from this material can be replaced when worn out?

Answer 41

Tungsten carbide

Question 42

Angstrom is a unit for measuring?

Answer 42

The length of light waves

Question 43

Sunlight is lethal to microorganisms in this state?

Answer 43

Vegetative

Question 44

Individuals, groups, or organizations that have a vested interest in and may be affected by policy decisions are known as?

Answer 44

Stakeholders

Question 45

Gulp is a type of?

Answer 45

Self-retaining retractor

Question 46

Upon completion of a Bowie-Dick test, the chemically impregnated sheet was found to have a uniform color change. How would you interpret the result?

Answer 46

It means the test was negative

Question 47

If at the end of a Bowie-Dick test cycle the color of the test sheet is found to be patchy, what action should be taken?

Answer 47

Sterilizer must be taken out of service until the issue is identified and fixed

Question 48

Steam sterilizer qualification testing is required during any of these events except?

Answer 48

After a Bowie-Dick test failure

Question 49

What materials should not be used as a cushioning or wicking material to protect delicate instruments?

Answer 49

Gauze sponges

Question 50

Disease transmission that occurred by coming into contact with an infected door handle is known as?

Answer 50

Fomite