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PROGtest#1 Flashcards

1
Q

The Sterile Processing workflow should move from?

A

C. Soiled to Clean

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2
Q

When you are scheduled to work in the decontamination area you should wear?

A

PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)

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3
Q

Microorganisms that cause disease are____?

A

Pathogens

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4
Q

Which name is NOT used for the department?

A

Asepsis Department

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5
Q

One of the best qualities to have as a Central Service Tech is_____?

A

Attitude

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6
Q

Which of the following is an example of COMMUNICATION?

A. the words you SPEAK
B. the words you WRITE
C. Non-verbal Expressions
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

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7
Q

Behavior relating to what is ‘right and wrong’ relative to the standards of conduct for your profession is called______?

A

Ethical Behavior

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8
Q

Which of these statements is true?

A. We only communicate when we want to
B. Words mean the same to everyone
C. A message should contain all possible information
D. None of the above

A

None of the above

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9
Q

A group of employees from different departments within the healthcare facility that works together to solve operating problems is called a_______?

A

Cross-Functional Team

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10
Q

Bacteria that can live in the absence of atmospheric oxygen are called_____?

A

Anaerobic

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11
Q

The largest customer of Central Service is______?

A

Operating Room

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12
Q

Surgical Instruments should be inspected…

A

After they are cleaned

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13
Q

________are the basic units of all living organisms.

A

Cells

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14
Q

Teamwork in the department can lead to______?

A

Job Satisfaction

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15
Q

The_______is the controlling unit of the cell.

A

Nucleus

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16
Q

Which health vaccine is highly recommended for healthcare workers?

A

Hep B

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17
Q

Bacteria are measured in_________?

A

Microns

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18
Q

Watches and other jewelry should not be worn in the CS department work areas because_____?

A

They harbor bacteria

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19
Q

The first principle in asepsis is_______?

A

Know what is DIRTY

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20
Q

The absence of microorganisms that cause disease is called_______?

A

Asepsis

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21
Q

Which traffic control/dress code requirements apply to being inside the OR during a procedure?

A

Restricted

22
Q

Under optimal conditions, bacteria and other microorganisms reproduce in a process called __________ approximately every 20 minutes.

A

Binary Fission

23
Q

__________are the smallest unit that can live, grow, and reproduce.

A

Cells

24
Q

When DONNING your PPE for decontamination the first item you put on is your_________?

A

Gown

25
Q

The SECOND principle of asepsis is__________?

A

Know what is CLEAN

26
Q

The air pressure in the assembly area is__________?

A

Positive

27
Q

What percentage of bacteria are beneficial and essential to our lives?

A

95%

28
Q

T/F?

The use of fluorescent orange or orange-red biohazard labels to identify contaminated items or regulated waste.

A

TRUE

29
Q

Microorganisms that cause infections are called?

A

Pathogens

30
Q

Why should the use of “jargon” be reduced or unused when communicating with staff?

A

Staff may not understand what you’re saying

31
Q

When playing music in the workplace, it is important to…

A

Play music that is deemed professional

32
Q

Informal work groups are not necessarily good or bad but these groups also frequently develop an informal communication system, called the __________, which can spread rumors or provide helpful information.

A

Grapevine

33
Q

There are times when changing needs happen during a shift, when these changes happen, Sterile Processing Technicians must look at their department___________.

A

Communication Board

34
Q

All Sterile Processing technicians should be prepared to provide service during emergencies. To do so, they should:

A

Study their department’s disaster plans and as questions, if necessary.

35
Q

Which of the following is a benefit of Minimally Invasive Surgery(MIS)?

A

Shorter recovery times

36
Q

Proper air pressure controls help to__________of bacteria-laden particulates and dust from soiled to clean areas.

A

Prevent the flow

37
Q

The air pressure in the sterile storage area of a Sterile Processing Department should be?

A

Positive

38
Q

The air pressure in the decontamination are of the Sterile Processing Department should be?

A

Negative

39
Q

__________are microorganisms capable of forming a thick wall around themselves, enabling them to survive adverse conditions.

A

Endospores (spores)

40
Q

When a suspected CJD case is scheduled, the following should be performed?

A

Heat and moisture-sensitive instruments should not be used.

41
Q

Sterile Processing technicians support infection prevention by:

A

Assembling and packaging instruments in the matter that facilitates the chosen sterilization method, and providing a barrier after sterilization.

42
Q

Artificial nails should not be worn in the Sterile Processing Department because they:

A

Harbor microorganisms

43
Q

The balance necessary for air pressure systems to function correctly in decontamination, windows and doors between the decontamination and clean areas must remain_______when not in use.

A

Closed

44
Q

Inanimate objects that can transmit bacteria are called________?

A

Fomites

45
Q

Floors in the Sterile Processing Department should be________daily.

A

Wet mopped

46
Q

Most areas of the SPD are considered semi-restricted and the dress codes apply to________?

A

All who enter

47
Q

Which of the following would be required PPE for working in the decontamination department?

A

Fluid resistant gown

48
Q

When washing hands, it is important to remember that you need to scrub your hands for at least_________seconds.

A

20

49
Q

_____is the study of microorganisms.

A

Microbiology

50
Q

______are abnormal, pathogenic agents that are transmissible and able to induce abnormal folding of specific normal cellular proteins.

A

Prions

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