Final Exam Flashcards
(127 cards)
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Package labeling should NOT include?
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identification of washer/disinfector used during decontamination
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True or False? Viruses can survive away from a host.
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True
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A hypothermia unit is:
A
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These muscles control involuntary movements like breathing, digestion, etc.
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smooth muscle
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The biggest advantage to battery-powered surgical instruments is that they can be immersed for cleaning.
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false
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Which of the following is considered a process designed to predict the adverse outcomes of various human and machine failures to prevent adverse outcomes?
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FMEA-Failure Mode and Effect Analysis
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Humidity levels in the assembly and packaging area should be maintained between….?
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30%-60%
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When moving transport carts throughout the healthcare facility, Sterile Processing technicians must always yield right of way to patients and visitors.
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true
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can powered instruments be immersed
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false
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Knowing what is expected and consistently meeting those expectations is part of
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professional behavior
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All rigid sterilization containers have tamper-evident seals.
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True
12
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Straightening or removing cartilage and/or bone in the nose when the nasal septum is deformed, injured or fractured
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septoplasty
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Removing both fallopian tubes and ovaries
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Bilateral salpingo-oopherectomy
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Removing tissue or displaced bone in the wrist area to release pressure on the median nerve
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carpal tunnel
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Moving an undescended testicle
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Orchiopexy
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Reconstructing the ear drum so sound waves can be sent to the middle and inner ear
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Tympanoplasty
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Making an incision into the tympanic membrane to permit fluid to drain and placing small tubes in the membrane
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Myringotomy
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A repair to the muscles and ligaments of the shoulder joint
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Muscular System
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Removing lymph tissue in the pharynx
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tonsillectomy
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Removing the gallbladder
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digestive system
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Failure to receive accreditation from the The Joint Commission can result in the loss of Medicare and Medicaid payments.
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True
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One of the goals of point-of-use preparation and transport is to
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prevent cross contamination
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Cleaning chemicals must be used with the recommended _______ and will not function as designed with out it.
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Water PH
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The best way to clean a suction lumen is
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using proper size brush
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True or False? All packages have expiration dates.
false
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The mechanical process by which an ultrasonic cleaner works is called cavitation.
true
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An extended aeration cycle is required for items sterilized in ozone sterilization process.
false
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The department that checks patient care equipment for safety and function is
Biomedical/Clinical Engineering
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What are Prions?
Abnormal pathogenic agents that are able to induce abnormal folding of normal cellular proteins.
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Once a tracking system is implemented, there is generally no need to update system information.
false
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Surgical instruments are carefully inspected for cleanliness and function in the ________ area.
preparation and packaging
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Which of the following common items of patient care equipment limits the development of deep vein thrombosis and peripheral edema in immobile patients?
Sequential compression unit
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Loaner instrument trays that are received sterile from other facilities do not need to be decontaminated and re-sterilized before use.
false
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When using a biological monitor, which of the following provides a feeding source for any remaining bacteria to live on after sterilization?
growth media
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The use of heat to kill all microorganisms, except spores, is called
thermal disinfection
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The largest part of the brain is the cerebellum.
false
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Which of the following means beside or near?
Para
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ue of False? The use of air pressure to control airborne bacteria is to have positive air pressure areas flow to negative air pressure areas.
true
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Standard precautions apply to whom?
all patients
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Intermediate-level disinfection is...
The destruction of viruses, mycobacteria, fungi and vegetative bacteria (but not bacterial spores)
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Quality processes are limited to administration and the risk management department.
false
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Instrument lubrication is performed
after cleaning
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Quality requires the efforts and participation of everyone in the healthcare facility.
true
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Customer complaints are best handled through which of the following approaches?
Being cheerful and courteous
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Quality planning includes studying other facilities.
true
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The term -ectomy means
surgical removal
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To protect themselves from splashes and spills, Sterile Processing technicians assigned to the decontamination area should wear
fluid resistant gowns
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Loss of the Sterile Processing department's water supply would be an example of an internal disaster.
true
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Which of the following sterilizers forces cooler air to the bottom of the chamber and out the drain?
gravity air displacement sterilizer
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Packs that are improperly packaged or loaded on the sterilizer cart frequently become wet packs.
true
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One important step in preparing for an interview is
anticipating possible interview question.
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Modern powered surgical instruments can be immersed.
true
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The minimum recommended practice for endoscope disinfection with an approved disinfectant is known as what?
HLD
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A one-way flow of materials from the _____ area to the _____ area, and then on to the sterile storage area, is required.
soiled area to the clean processing area
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In the future, which of the following will more frequently become a requirement for working in the Sterile Processing department?
formal education
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To make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms, or other harmful substances; also the reduction of contamination to an acceptable level is..
decontamination
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Thermal disinfection is accomplished using
heat
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The purpose of using a decontamination (dummy) battery or hose when cleaning powered surgical instruments.
to keep the fluid from entering the unit
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In an automated washer the key source of disinfection is hydrogen peroxide.
false
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Ossification is the process by which cartilage is replaced by bone.
true
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Contaminated items may be returned to Sterile Processing
during scheduled soiled pick up rounds
by staff from user departments
in case carts
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The primary function of the dressing tissue forceps is to manipulate tissue and pack surgical wounds.
true
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the abbreviation BKA stands for
Below the knee
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package labeling should not include
identification of washer/disenfector used during decontam
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which of the following is the first link//element in the chain of infection?
Causative agent
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standard precautions apply to whom
all patients, regardless of their diagnosis
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what is cavitation?
when low pressure bubbles implode and dislodge soil from instruments
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which of the following would be the best choice for high level disinfection of instruments
ortho-phthaladehydes
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when using high-level disinfectants it is important to remember they may be deactivated by
organic matter
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temperature and humidity parameters in the SPD can best be established by reviewing which document?
ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE 170
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rinsing instruments in the decontamination area should be done in
a sink dedicated to rinsing
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which of the following best describes organ(s)
a part of the body containing two or more tissues that function together for a specific purpose
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Microorganisms reproduce by a process called
binary fission
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asepsis can be defined as the
absence of microorganism
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in which part of a cell are genes and DNA located
nucleus
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Anaerobic bacteria are able to survive without
Oxygen
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reusable sharps should be ___ from other instruments and placed in a separated container so they can be ___ easily
separated--identified
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which of the following best describes "system" in the human body?
a group of organs that work together to carry out a specific activity
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the use of heat to kill all microorganism, except spores is called
thermal disinfection
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the abbreviation TURP stands for what type of surgical procedure
Transeruthral Resection of the Prostate
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basins set should be assembled in a way that allows for?
moisture to drain
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removal of all visible and non-visible soil and other foreign material from medical devices being processed is known as?
cleaning
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what is biohazardous waste?
waste containing infectious agents that present a risk or potential risk
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the process by which all forms of microorganisms are completely destroyed is
sterilization
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contaminated items may be returned to sterile processing
- during schedule soiled pick up rounds
- by staff from user departments
- in case carts
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how are items that have undergone high-level disinfection (HLD) dried?
With HEPA-filtered air
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which of the following best decribes an inanimate object that transmits bacteria?
fomites
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which layer of bone is considered cancellous bone?
the spongy porous inner material
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which virus has an incubation period that ranges from 2-21 days after exposure?
ebola
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which intermediate to low - low level desinfectant did Dr. Joseph lister use to develop asptic surgical techniques
phenolics
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during manual cleaning, instruments should be brushed using a
to-and fro motion
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ultrasonics are used for
cleaning
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Staphylococcus is classified as a
Gram-positive bacteria
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which of the following best describes "time related sterility"
items considered sterile until a specific expiration date is reached
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"endo"
within-inside of
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decontamination of instruments and equipments starts
at the point of use
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the virus that causes hepatitis B is transmitted by
blood
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which of the following are classified as high level disinfectants
Glutaradehyde and ortho-phthaladehydes
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the word elements tells the primary meaning of medical word
root
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Microorganism that are capable of forming a thick wall around them to survive in adverse conditions are called ___
Spores
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tamper evident seals that are added to rigid containers include a ___ on them to know they've been processed
black dot
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ultrasonics irrigators are used to
clean devices with lumens
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why is it important to remove trapped air in peel pouches?
trapped air acts as a barrier to heat, moisture and sterilant penetration
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all items sterilized or high level disinfected at the point of use must
be carefully monitored and logged
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when combining loads
hard goods should be placed on the bottom
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satellite storage should
follow the same guidelines used in SP storage
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which of the following can cause a wet pack
heavy or dense instrument sets
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the part of the hemostat that locks and holds it in position is called the
ratchet
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a sterilizer can be unloaded when
an infrared device shows that the items have cooledto room temperature
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EO-sterilezed items are aerated to remove residual
EO
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The better choice for recommendations regarding sterilization practices are provided by
The association for the advancement of medical instruments
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powered surgical instrument attachments
can be peel packaged fro sterilization if approved by the manufacturer
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what solution can damage surgical instruments
betadanie
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endoscopes that have undergone high-level disinfection should be stored
completly dry
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one of the main rasons for powered surgical instruments repair is
lack of preventative maintanance
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which medical devices are identified as high risk by the FDA medwatch system
class lll
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powered surgical instrument batteries should be charged per manufactures instructions for use
before sterilization
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which of the following items can be sterilized by H2O2?
telescopes
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simi-rigid endoscopes
are used during urulogical procedures
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what instruments should SPS test using tissue paper?
Double-action rongeours should be tested for sharpness
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pneumatic hoses
should be pressurized for proper inspection
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endoscope channels should be cleaned
and rinsed with treated water as the last step
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___ is a toxic gas
Ethylene oxide
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during instruments manufacturing, the process used to build a protective layer on instruments is called?
passivation
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iodophors are a member of this chemical family
Phenolics
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which layer of bone is considered cancellous bone
the spongy porous inner material
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