STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS

STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS

(VERSION A AND B) - UAL 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?

• decentralization of central service responsibilities
• the use of more reusable and more complex devices
• satellite processing units with centralized management
• 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:

• from central service to surgical areas
• from surgical areas to central service
• from soiled areas to clean processing areas within central service
• 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:

• soiled 1 / 4

• cleaned
• sterilized

D) safe to handle - ANSWER- Answer: safe to handle

Each area in a Central Service department should be restricted to:

• central service managers and supervisors
• operating room personnel
• central service employees only
• 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

• true

B) false - ANSWER- Answer: false

An integrated delivery network is:

• a computerized case cart system
• a GPO
• a system of healthcare providers

D) a system of vendors - ANSWER- Answer: a system of healthcare

providers

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Central Service techs must be able to identify approximately 100 surgical instruments in order to be proficient in their jobs

• true

B) false - ANSWER- Answer: False

Stainless steel jaw needle holders last longer than tungsten carbide jaw needle holders

• 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

• 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

• True

B) false - ANSWER- Answer: true

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Scissors with Tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by:

• black handles
• silver handles
• 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

• forced air
• water containing approved sterilant
• treated water

D) heated glutaraldehyde - ANSWER- Answer: treated water

The purpose of using a decontamination battery or cord when cleaning

powered surgical instruments:

• to protect the electrical components from moisture
• to keep functioning batteries and cords clean
• to prevent electrical shock

D) to test the unit while cleaning - ANSWER- Answer: to protect the

electrical components from moisture

Loaner instruments should:

• be decontaminated if they appear soiled upon arrival
• be sterilized using a low temperature process
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