STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM 2 LATEST
VERSIONS (VERSION A AND B) ACTUAL EXAM 300
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GARDED A+
VERSION A
Which of the following is NOT a growing trend in Central Service?
A) decentralization of central service responsibilities
B) the use of more reusable and more complex devices
C) satellite processing units with centralized management
D) consolidation into entire integrated delivery networks – ….ANSWER….Answer:
decentralization of central service responsibilities
In central service, the concept of “one-way flow of materials” refers to the movement of
products:
A) from central service to surgical areas
B) from surgical areas to central service
C) from soiled areas to clean processing areas within central service
D) from clean processing areas to soiled areas in central service –
….ANSWER….Answer: from soiled areas to lean processing areas within central service
Surgical instruments should be inspected when they are:
A) soiled
B) cleaned
C) sterilized
D) safe to handle – ….ANSWER….Answer: safe to handle
Each area in a Central Service department should be restricted to:
A) central service managers and supervisors
B) operating room personnel
C) central service employees only
D) assigned and authorized personnel meeting the facilities dress code requirements –
….ANSWER….Answer: assigned and authorized personnel meeting the facilities dress
code requirements
Career growth and progression is virtually non-existent for central service techs
A) true
B) false – ….ANSWER….Answer: false
An integrated delivery network is:
A) a computerized case cart system
B) a GPO
C) a system of healthcare providers
D) a system of vendors – ….ANSWER….Answer: a system of healthcare providers
Central Service techs must be able to identify approximately 100 surgical instruments in
order to be proficient in their jobs
A) true
B) false – ….ANSWER….Answer: False
Stainless steel jaw needle holders last longer than tungsten carbide jaw needle holders
A) True
B) False – ….ANSWER….Answer: False
The place where the two parts of a ring handled instrument meet and pivot is called the
box lock
A) True
B) false – ….ANSWER….Answer: True
The part of a surgical instrument that locks the handle in place is called the box lock
A)true
B) false – ….ANSWER….Answer: false
During instrument manufacture the process of passivation helps build a protective
chromium oxide layer on instruments surface
A) True
B) false – ….ANSWER….Answer: true
Scissors with Tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by:
A) black handles
B) silver handles
C) gold handles
D) the letters TC – ….ANSWER….Answer: Gold handles
Which of the following should be used to thoroughly rinse (remove) all traces of
disinfectant from an endoscopes channels
A) forced air
B) water containing approved sterilant
C) treated water
D) heated glutaraldehyde – ….ANSWER….Answer: treated water
The purpose of using a decontamination battery or cord when cleaning powered
surgical instruments:
A) to protect the electrical components from moisture
B) to keep functioning batteries and cords clean
C) to prevent electrical shock
D) to test the unit while cleaning – ….ANSWER….Answer: to protect the electrical
components from moisture
Loaner instruments should:
A) be decontaminated if they appear soiled upon arrival
B) be sterilized using a low temperature process
C) be decontaminated upon receipt and after use
D) should not be used – ….ANSWER….Answer: be decontaminated upon receipt and
after use
Electronic testing of laparoscopic insulation should be done:
A) in the decontamination area prior to cleaning
B) in the clean assembly area prior to set assembly
C) in the factory or onsite repair unit
D) in the operating room at the end of the procedure – ….ANSWER….Answer: in the
clean assembly area prior to set assembly
After use, loaner instrumentation must be decontaminated before it is shipped out
A) true
B) false – ….ANSWER….Answer: true
When arranging plastic- paper pouches in the sterilizer, the pouches should be
arranged:
A) paper-to-plastic
B) paper-to-paper
C) plastic-to-plastic
D) the way in which the most packages can be placed in the sterilizer –
….ANSWER….Answer: paper-to-plastic
When placing ring-handled instruments in an instrument tray, you should:
A) lock the handles to prevent damage during sterilization
B) arrange the instruments in alphabetical order
C) arrange the instruments in the order of their use
D) unlock the handles and open the instruments – ….ANSWER….Answer: unlock the
handles and open the instruments
Microgrind or supercut scissors are usually identified with a black handle
A) true
B) false – ….ANSWER….Answer: True
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable sterilization packaging material?
A) muslin
B) barrier cloth
C) canvas
D) twills – ….ANSWER….Answer: canvas
Rigid sterilization containers have tamper-evident seals
A) true
B) false – ….ANSWER….Answer: True
Reusable textile packaging requires less labor than disposable packaging
A) true
B) false – ….ANSWER….Answer: False
Information regarding cleaning of specific endoscopes should be provided by:
A) the society of gastroenterology nurses and associates
B) the association for professionals in infection control and epidemiology
C) the endoscope manufacturer
D) the operating room staff – ….ANSWER….Answer: the endoscope manufacturer
heat-sensitive items:
A) cannot be immediate use stem sterilized
B) should be disposable
C) must not be immersed
D) should not be used – ….ANSWER….Answer: cannot be immediate use steam
sterilized
Sterilizer gauges and/or control monitors should be checked:
A) at the end of the shift
B) every 24 hours
C) by the supervisor
D) throughout the cycle – ….ANSWER….Answer: throughout the cycle
In order to elevate the temperature in a steam sterilizer, you must:
A) increase the steam pressure
B) decrease the steam pressure
C) achieve ambient pressure
D) inject boiler amines – ….ANSWER….Answer: increase the steam pressure
Bowie dick tests should be run in:
A) prevacuum steam sterilizers
B) downward displacement sterilizers
C) ethylene oxide sterilizers
D) washer sterilizers – ….ANSWER….Answer: prevacuum steam sterilizers
After sterilization the load contents may take two hours or more to cool
A) true
B) false – ….ANSWER….Answer: true
Which of the following measurements is designed to provide a written record of sterilizer
cycle activity?
A) biological tests
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