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Surgical Technology, Asepsis, Unit 1, Processing and Sterilization

Question 1 of 106

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What is the most resistant form of organism that the sterilization process aims to destroy?

Select one of the following:

  • bacteria

  • micro bacteria

  • infection disease

  • viruses

  • spores

Explanation

Question 2 of 106

1

Sterrad is used primarily to sterilize what?

Select one of the following:

  • instrument sets

  • metal instruments

  • fragile instruments

  • heat sensitive items

Explanation

Question 3 of 106

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The Daily Air Removal Test Bowie-Dick is used for which of the following types of sterilizers?

Select one of the following:

  • gas sterilizer

  • gravity displacement sterilizer

  • prevacuum sterilizers

  • sterris sterilizer

Explanation

Question 4 of 106

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Endoscopes, cameras, and heat sensitive items are sterilized in the hospital setting by which method?

Select one of the following:

  • prevacuum sterilization

  • dry heat

  • gravity sterilization

  • sterrad

Explanation

Question 5 of 106

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The process, physical or chemical, by which all microorganisms including spores are destroyed?

Select one of the following:

  • asepsis

  • sterile technique

  • heat

  • sterilization

  • checmical

Explanation

Question 6 of 106

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What is the process called when certain agents are applied to living tissue to reduce and inhibit the growth of microorganisms?

Select one of the following:

  • asepsis

  • antisepsis

  • disinfection

  • sterilization

Explanation

Question 7 of 106

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Geo bacillus Stearothermophilus is the name of the spore forming bacteria used as what type of monitor in steam sterilization?

Select one of the following:

  • spore indicator

  • bacterial indicator

  • mechanical monitor

  • chemical indicator

  • biological indicator

Explanation

Question 8 of 106

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The number of microbes or organic debris that exists at a given time is refereed to as?

Select one of the following:

  • microorganisms

  • bacterial spores

  • bioburden

  • bacteria

  • sterilization

Explanation

Question 9 of 106

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The monitoring process that assures that all microorganisms including spores are killed is called?

Select one of the following:

  • aseptic indicator

  • sterilization indicator

  • spore indicator

  • biological indicator

  • mechanical indicator

Explanation

Question 10 of 106

1

A common type of sterilization process utilized in the commercial sterilization of disposable products?

Select one of the following:

  • sterile technique

  • asepsis

  • dry heat

  • radiation

Explanation

Question 11 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

A disposable wrapper designed for a single use is known as ?

Explanation

Question 12 of 106

1

When opening a peel pack look for the______as the correct end to open.

Select one of the following:

  • sealed edge

  • aseptic edge

  • the part that sticks togather

  • chevron edge

  • heat-sealed

Explanation

Question 13 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

material wrappers are the least effective at providing bacterial barrier when compared to other wrapping material.

Explanation

Question 14 of 106

1

Rigid closed containers have a single use filter in the:

Select one of the following:

  • lid and bottom

  • Top and side

  • bottom of genesis pan

  • sides

Explanation

Question 15 of 106

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Instruments with lumens should have _____ left inside during stream sterilization?

Select one of the following:

  • moisture

  • lens cleaner

  • distilled water

  • cleaning solution

  • medical disinfectant

Explanation

Question 16 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

wrapping material that tends to fold back up along folding creases is said to have ?

Explanation

Question 17 of 106

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When an item is double wrapped the outer wrapper is considered:

Select one of the following:

  • sterile

  • unsterile

  • contaminate free

  • dust-cover

  • dirty

Explanation

Question 18 of 106

1

The name of the wrapping method appropriate to use for gowns, smaller instrument trays, and small single items is the?

Select one of the following:

  • square fold

  • sterile fold

  • aseptic fold

  • contaminate free fold

  • envelope fold

Explanation

Question 19 of 106

1

A method of wrapping that is useful for large packs and instrument trays?

Select one of the following:

  • square fold

  • envelope fold

  • triangle fold

  • box fold

Explanation

Question 20 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Instruments with jaws or hinges must be when preparing for sterilization.

Explanation

Question 21 of 106

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Which three are sterilization methods?

Select one or more of the following:

  • asepsis

  • aseptic

  • radiation

  • chemical

  • thermal

  • heat

Explanation

Question 22 of 106

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a steam sterilizer/autoclave can run three different cycles, which ones are they?

Select one or more of the following:

  • pre-vacuum cycle

  • sterile cycle

  • aseptic cycle

  • immediate use steam sterilization

  • autoclave cycle

  • gravity displacement

Explanation

Question 23 of 106

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Fill the blank space to complete the text.

A class integrator strip has a pellet that melts with heat and pressure and is an internal, multivariable integrator used in steam sterilization.

Explanation

Question 24 of 106

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Which two situations in which a biological indicator is required?

Select one or more of the following:

  • instruments that have been used in bloody procedures

  • used for the first instrument load of the day

  • dirty instruments

  • if items are contaminated

  • used with implants

Explanation

Question 25 of 106

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Fill the blank space to complete the text.

A sterilizer that used hydrogen peroxide to create reactive plasma vapor is called ?

Explanation

Question 26 of 106

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Why is flash sterilization not recommended for frequent use in OR?

Select one of the following:

  • the instrument cant be used in certain procedures that are critical for complete aseptic technique

  • not all bacterial spores are killed in the short process

  • its very expensive to do so

  • items may have to be transported to the OR unwrapped; dust, airborne particles, and contaminates may contaminate item

Explanation

Question 27 of 106

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What is the time and temperature settings recommended of the prevacuum steam sterilizer?

Select one of the following:

  • 270 degrees for 4 minutes for wrapped items, 3 minutes for unwrapped

  • 370 degrees for 4 minutes for wrapped items, 3 minutes for unwrapped

  • 470 degrees for 4 minutes for wrapped items, 3 minutes for unwrapped

Explanation

Question 28 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

A is a sterilizer that uses peracetic acid and would be most commonly used for the sterilization of flexible GI scopes in GI lab.

Explanation

Question 29 of 106

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List two parameters that have to be checked on a mechanical graft or computer read-out following a sterilization cycle?

Select one of the following:

  • cycle number and temperature

  • date and temperature

  • temperature and time

  • time and cycle

Explanation

Question 30 of 106

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What is the difference between a gravity displacement cycle and a prevacuum cycle of steam sterilizer?

Select one of the following:

  • gravity displacement uses gravity to push air out of the bottom of the autoclave with steam. prevacuum uses a vacuum pump to remove 90% of the air then adds steam, then removes the remaining air.

  • gravity displacement uses a vacume to push air out of the bottom of the autoclave with steam. prevacuum uses gravity remove 90% of the air then adds steam, then removes the remaining air.

Explanation

Question 31 of 106

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which are examples of a class 1 indicator?

Select one or more of the following:

  • pan tape

  • pan filter

  • steam tape

  • pan lock

  • pan arrow

Explanation

Question 32 of 106

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Which are examples of event related sterility?

Select one or more of the following:

  • item handled by more then one person

  • item siting on self to long

  • item getting wet

  • item dropped on floor

  • until something happens to item

Explanation

Question 33 of 106

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Which three performance standards must wrappers and packaging material meet?

Select one or more of the following:

  • must maintain sterility of item until use

  • be puncture proof

  • should allow sterilization agent to penetrate during sterilization

  • must be tensile enough in case of rough handling

  • must permit the package to be opened without contamination

Explanation

Question 34 of 106

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check off which information should be listed on the labels of packages or wrapped items.

Select one or more of the following:

  • address of company

  • supplies company address

  • date of sterilization

  • initials

  • department to be sent to

  • contents

Explanation

Question 35 of 106

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How are metal basins wrapped and loaded into sterilizer?

Select one of the following:

  • placed on the bottom of sterilizer

  • facing up with towels separating them

  • placed on sides, separated by towels

  • placed at the top of sterilizer

Explanation

Question 36 of 106

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which are three mechanical machines used for cleaning instruments?

Select one or more of the following:

  • ultraseptic washer

  • washer deconatminator

  • aseptic washer

  • washer sterilizer

  • ultrasonic washer

Explanation

Question 37 of 106

1

How would you decontaminate instruments used on a patient with CJD?

Select one of the following:

  • It cannot be destroyed with steam sterilization or ethylene oxide alone. Autoclave in bleach for an hour at 250 degrees on gravity cycle. Ultrasonic cleaning after sterilization.

  • It cannot be destroyed with steam sterilization or ethylene oxide alone. Autoclave in bleach for two hour at 250 degrees on gravity cycle. Ultrasonic cleaning after sterilization.

Explanation

Question 38 of 106

1

A disadvantage of using disposable synthetic wrappers is the cost

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 39 of 106

1

One advantage of paper-plastic pouches is that they are puncture resistant.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 40 of 106

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Event related sterility is determined by length of time the item is on the self?

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 41 of 106

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Surgical instruments with multiple small parts should be resembled prior to sterilizing.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 42 of 106

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When cleaning instruments manually, always be sure to place heavy items on top of scopes and light cords

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 43 of 106

1

Signs of water condensation inside rigid containers means that pan of instruments are sterile.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 44 of 106

1

Initially, what is the most expensive packaging system?

Select one of the following:

  • radiation packaging

  • aseptic packaging

  • ridged containers

  • robotic packaging

Explanation

Question 45 of 106

1

What replaces shelf life concept?

Select one of the following:

  • aseptic sterility

  • asepsis sterility

  • contaminate free sterility

  • event related sterility

Explanation

Question 46 of 106

1

what terminally sterilizes instruments?

Select one of the following:

  • washer-aseptic sterlizer

  • washer sterilizer

  • radiation sterilizer

  • topheat sterilizer

Explanation

Question 47 of 106

1

What was replaced by synthetic wrappers?

Select one of the following:

  • recycled paper

  • blue felt

  • paper

  • linen/muslin

Explanation

Question 48 of 106

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what should be placed in a basin or towel at the end of the case?

Select one of the following:

  • delicate fiber optic cord

  • lumens

  • sharp or delicate instrument

  • delicate laparoscopic instruments

Explanation

Question 49 of 106

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Scrubbing soiled instruments with a brush, water and soap is what type of cleaning?

Select one of the following:

  • aseptic cleaning

  • dirty cleaning

  • manual cleaning

  • medical washing

Explanation

Question 50 of 106

1

What uses high frequency sounds waves?

Select one of the following:

  • ultraseptic washer

  • steam sterilizer

  • ultrasonic washer

  • washer decontaminator

Explanation

Question 51 of 106

1

this item needs to be turned upside down to sterlize?

Select one of the following:

  • metal basins/pitchers

  • delicate instruments

  • scalpels

  • light cords

Explanation

Question 52 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

a mild disinfectant used on the skin and mucous membrane to lower the count and inhibit the growth of bacteria is called ?

Explanation

Question 53 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

to expose ethylene oxide gas-sterilized item to warm, circulating air to remove trace ethylene oxide is called ?

Explanation

Question 54 of 106

1

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absence of microorganisms that cause disease; freedom of infection; exclusion of microorganisms is called ?

Explanation

Question 55 of 106

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Procedures which render and maintain an object or area completely free of pathogens; surgical asepsis is called?

Select one of the following:

  • sterilization

  • asepsis

  • Aseptic technique

Explanation

Question 56 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

a steam-pressure vessel that sterilizes by steam under pressure at temperature above 1000 C is called an ?

Explanation

Question 57 of 106

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a highly heat-resistant, spore-forming microorganism used in form on commercially prepared spore strips for checking sterilization effectiveness in steam sterilizers is?

Select one of the following:

  • endobacteria

  • bacillus subtilus

  • Bacillus Stereathermophillus

Explanation

Question 58 of 106

1

a spore-forming microorganism used in spore form on commercially prepared spore strips for checking sterilization effectiveness in ethylene oxide sterilizers is called?

Select one of the following:

  • micro-bacteria

  • agensis

  • endobacteria

  • Bacillus Subtilis

Explanation

Question 59 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Having the characteristic of destroying bacteria is called ?

Explanation

Question 60 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

An aggregate of microbes on a surface that form a tiny city. Extremely resistant to antibiotics because they can communicate resistance is called ?

Explanation

Question 61 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Factors such as heat/moisture sensitivities in products is called ?

Explanation

Question 62 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Characteristics of packaging material and fibers that shed are called .

Explanation

Question 63 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Nutritional , physical and reproductive phase of microorganisms is called ?

Explanation

Question 64 of 106

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A device intended for use by a health care provider to accompany products being sterilized through a sterilization procedure and to monitor adequacy of sterilization. The device consists of a known number of microorganisms (usually bacterial spores), of known resistance to the mode of sterilization, in or on a carrier and enclosed in a protective package. Subsequent growth or failure of the microorganisms to grow under suitable conditions indicates the adequacy of sterilization is called

Select one of the following:

  • chemical indicator

  • indicator

  • bio indicator

  • biological indicator

Explanation

Question 65 of 106

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A physical/chemical device employed to monitor one or more process parameters of the sterilization cycle in order to detect failures in packaging, loading, and/or sterilizer function. The chemical indicator usually consists of a sensitive chemical or ink dye, the sensitivity of which may vary from product to product is called?

Select one of the following:

  • indicators

  • biological indicators

  • chemical Indicators

Explanation

Question 66 of 106

1

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possessing infectious organisms or substances is known as ?

Explanation

Question 67 of 106

1

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To introduce microorganisms to a sterile field is known as ?

Explanation

Question 68 of 106

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Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Transmission of microorganisms from person to person or from object to person and vice versa is known as ?

Explanation

Question 69 of 106

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Method of cleaning during the surgical procedure to keep pathogens from contaminating patient and staff is known as?

Select one of the following:

  • curcurrent cleaning

  • manual cleaning

  • disinfection

  • concurrent cleaning

Explanation

Question 70 of 106

1

System of preselecting and delivering instruments and supplies to the perioperative environment. Some models include provisions for the return of the instruments and contaminated items to the appropriate decontaminations area is called?

Select one of the following:

  • genisis pan

  • supplies cart

  • Case cart

  • case pan

Explanation

Question 71 of 106

1

prepackaged disposable supplies prepared by the manufacture or the distributor according to specific instructions and requests by a particular service at a facility are called?

Select one of the following:

  • aseptic packs

  • prepared packs

  • Custom Packs

Explanation

Question 72 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

to make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful substances is called ?

Explanation

Question 73 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Packaging thickness and weight is known as ?

Explanation

Question 74 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

an agent that kills all growing or vegetative forms of microorganisms, thus completely eliminating them from inanimate objects is known as ?

Explanation

Question 75 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

A process capable of destroying pathogenic microorganisms but, as ordinarily used, not bacterial spores is called ?

Explanation

Question 76 of 106

1

ETO stands for Ethylene Oxide

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 77 of 106

1

A compound used in a aqueous solution as a disinfectant and a sterilant is known as?

Select one of the following:

  • saleen solution

  • glucosamine

  • gluteraldahyde

Explanation

Question 78 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms, and the reaction of tissues is known as ?

Explanation

Question 79 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

The open inner space of a tube, as in a blood vessel, needle, or catheter is known as ?

Explanation

Question 80 of 106

1

A plant or animal visible only with microscopic magnification is known as microorganisms

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 81 of 106

1

Ways by which infecting organisms are transmitted to sterile objects is called?

Select one of the following:

  • modes of contaminates

  • modes of contamination

  • modes of transportation

Explanation

Question 82 of 106

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non-sterile refers to the presence of microorganisms.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 83 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Infection acquired while in the care of the hospital is known as ?

Explanation

Question 84 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Microorganisms capable of producing disease are known as ?

Explanation

Question 85 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Producing or capable of producing disease is known as ?

Explanation

Question 86 of 106

1

Bacteria which are normally present below the skin are called resident flora.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 87 of 106

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Is a process capable of reducing the number of microbial contaminants to a relatively safe level. It provides the lowest safety margin because it does not require or necessarily produce the complete destruction of any particular microorganisms?

Select one of the following:

  • aseptic technique

  • sanitation

  • manual cleaning

Explanation

Question 88 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Bacteria in a dormant state. Hardest to kill in sterilization process are called ?

Explanation

Question 89 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Any agent with the ability to kill spores is called ?

Explanation

Question 90 of 106

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Steam holding all the moisture it can hold and still remain a vapor is called saturated steam.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 91 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Free of all living microorganisms refers to something being ?

Explanation

Question 92 of 106

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

A process capable of destroying all forms of microbial life on inanimate surfaces is called ?

Explanation

Question 93 of 106

1

Transmission of microorganisms to a sterile field by moisture that has penetrated the sterile barrier is?

Select one of the following:

  • Strike-through contamination

  • contamination

  • strike under contamination

Explanation

Question 94 of 106

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Terminal Cleaning is the through cleaning and disinfection of the perioperative environment at the end of use

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 95 of 106

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Terminal Sterilization and Disinfection are Procedures carried out for the destruction of pathogens at the end of the surgical procedure in the OR, or in other areas of patients contact.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 96 of 106

1

Turnover is activity geared toward cleaning and preparation of the operating room between cases for the nest procedure and patient arrival

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 97 of 106

1

Wet Pack is when Internal aspect of the sterile package is moist or damp. Indicates a non-sterile item.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 98 of 106

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Wicking is the passage of fluids through a material by passive action. Also referred to as capillary action or Strike-through.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 99 of 106

1

Virucide is an agent that destroys viruses

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 100 of 106

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Inhibiting or retarding bacterial growth is called?

Select one of the following:

  • bacteriodeath

  • bacteriocidal

  • bacteriostatic

Explanation

Question 101 of 106

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What is the reason the Surgical Technologist would spray their soiled instruments at the end of the case?

Select one of the following:

  • to remove bioburden

  • to remove biofilm

  • to kill off any remaining bacteria

  • to inhibit blood and body fluids from drying

Explanation

Question 102 of 106

1

Which of the following packaging materials is rarely used to contain sterile products?

Select one of the following:

  • paper-plastic

  • synthetic

  • linen

Explanation

Question 103 of 106

1

Sharp instruments are to be placed where at the end of a procedure?

Select one of the following:

  • underneath basin

  • separate pan

  • separate basin

Explanation

Question 104 of 106

1

When assembling instrument pans, what should be done to all clamps before sterilization?

Select one of the following:

  • check for quality

  • check

  • close

  • open

Explanation

Question 105 of 106

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When removing instrument sets from rigid containers (as the sterile person), be sure to look in the bottom of the container for what?

Select one of the following:

  • scratches

  • bodily fluids

  • moisture

Explanation

Question 106 of 106

1

HAI is known as?

Select one of the following:

  • hospital-acquired intentions

  • hospital-acquired infection

  • hospital aseptic infection

Explanation

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