STERILE PROCESSING EXAM UPDATED 2026/2027 A 3pages

What is the first step in the decon process? ✔✔Cleaning with detergent. According to OSHA, what means are used to inactivate blood borne pathogens? ✔✔Disinfection The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for intended use is defined as: ✔✔Decontamination Micro organisms on contaminated items are generally referred to as: ✔✔Bio burdens Why is there an even distribution of large instruments? ✔✔To avoid extra condensation and difficulty drying. Which describes the overall role of the CS/SPD? ✔✔To provide dependable services to enhance patient care. Which government agency regulates environmental disinfectants?ncy ✔✔EPA-Environmental Protection Agency Medical grade kraft paper is NOT used in which type of sterilization? ✔✔Low temp gas plasma (Sterrad) During cycle counts, items that have a high dollar value but not frequently used are which classification ? ✔✔Classification A Anatomy is the science that deals with___of body parts? ✔✔Structure (morphology) What transports molecules within the cell? ✔✔Cytoplasm A micro-organism that is resting and has a hard., shell-like outer covering is called ✔✔Spore What instrument set would be considered high risk for stop special prion processing? ✔✔Craniotomy Micro-organisms are measured in? ✔✔Microns What testing method is used to sterilize under conditions? ✔✔Small load testing What is resistant to heat and chemicals? ✔✔A capsule What are fomites? ✔✔Inanimate objects that can act as intermediates in infectious disease transmission. Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by? ✔✔Prions (CJD) How is cholera transmitted? ✔✔Contaminated water or food How much alcohol is in waterless hand antiseptics? ✔✔60% to 95% alcohol to be effective The minimum time needed for effective hand washing is ✔✔15 seconds What type of solution is bacteriostatic and is used on surfaces and floors? ✔✔Quaternary ammonium compounds What is the ceiling threshold limit value for glutaraldehyde? ✔✔0.05cm What series of stainless steel is used to manufacturer osteotomes? ✔✔400 series How does tungsten carbide insert on a needle holder help? ✔✔It helps hold smaller needles What is an example of a flexible endoscope? ✔✔Bronchoscope Where is clostridium botulinum harbored? ✔✔Soil What major non-living reservoirs of infectious diseases? ✔✔Soil and wate