Pregunta 1
Pregunta
What is the most resistant form of organism that the sterilization process aims to destroy?
Respuesta
-
bacteria
-
micro bacteria
-
infection disease
-
viruses
-
spores
Pregunta 2
Pregunta
Sterrad is used primarily to sterilize what?
Respuesta
-
instrument sets
-
metal instruments
-
fragile instruments
-
heat sensitive items
Pregunta 3
Pregunta
The Daily Air Removal Test Bowie-Dick is used for which of the following types of sterilizers?
Pregunta 4
Pregunta
Endoscopes, cameras, and heat sensitive items are sterilized in the hospital setting by which method?
Respuesta
-
prevacuum sterilization
-
dry heat
-
gravity sterilization
-
sterrad
Pregunta 5
Pregunta
The process, physical or chemical, by which all microorganisms including spores are destroyed?
Respuesta
-
asepsis
-
sterile technique
-
heat
-
sterilization
-
checmical
Pregunta 6
Pregunta
What is the process called when certain agents are applied to living tissue to reduce and inhibit the growth of microorganisms?
Respuesta
-
asepsis
-
antisepsis
-
disinfection
-
sterilization
Pregunta 7
Pregunta
Geo bacillus Stearothermophilus is the name of the spore forming bacteria used as what type of monitor in steam sterilization?
Respuesta
-
spore indicator
-
bacterial indicator
-
mechanical monitor
-
chemical indicator
-
biological indicator
Pregunta 8
Pregunta
The number of microbes or organic debris that exists at a given time is refereed to as?
Respuesta
-
microorganisms
-
bacterial spores
-
bioburden
-
bacteria
-
sterilization
Pregunta 9
Pregunta
The monitoring process that assures that all microorganisms including spores are killed is called?
Respuesta
-
aseptic indicator
-
sterilization indicator
-
spore indicator
-
biological indicator
-
mechanical indicator
Pregunta 10
Pregunta
A common type of sterilization process utilized in the commercial sterilization of disposable products?
Respuesta
-
sterile technique
-
asepsis
-
dry heat
-
radiation
Pregunta 11
Pregunta
A disposable wrapper designed for a single use is known as [blank_start]synthetic[blank_end]?
Pregunta 12
Pregunta
When opening a peel pack look for the______as the correct end to open.
Pregunta 13
Pregunta
[blank_start]Linen[blank_end] material wrappers are the least effective at providing bacterial barrier when compared to other wrapping material.
Pregunta 14
Pregunta
Rigid closed containers have a single use filter in the:
Respuesta
-
lid and bottom
-
Top and side
-
bottom of genesis pan
-
sides
Pregunta 15
Pregunta
Instruments with lumens should have _____ left inside during stream sterilization?
Respuesta
-
moisture
-
lens cleaner
-
distilled water
-
cleaning solution
-
medical disinfectant
Pregunta 16
Pregunta
wrapping material that tends to fold back up along folding creases is said to have [blank_start]memory[blank_end]?
Pregunta 17
Pregunta
When an item is double wrapped the outer wrapper is considered:
Respuesta
-
sterile
-
unsterile
-
contaminate free
-
dust-cover
-
dirty
Pregunta 18
Pregunta
The name of the wrapping method appropriate to use for gowns, smaller instrument trays, and small single items is the?
Respuesta
-
square fold
-
sterile fold
-
aseptic fold
-
contaminate free fold
-
envelope fold
Pregunta 19
Pregunta
A method of wrapping that is useful for large packs and instrument trays?
Respuesta
-
square fold
-
envelope fold
-
triangle fold
-
box fold
Pregunta 20
Pregunta
Instruments with jaws or hinges must be [blank_start]open[blank_end] when preparing for sterilization.
Pregunta 21
Pregunta
Which three are sterilization methods?
Respuesta
-
asepsis
-
aseptic
-
radiation
-
chemical
-
thermal
-
heat
Pregunta 22
Pregunta
a steam sterilizer/autoclave can run three different cycles, which ones are they?
Pregunta 23
Pregunta
A class [blank_start]5[blank_end] integrator strip has a pellet that melts with heat and pressure and is an internal, multivariable integrator used in steam sterilization.
Pregunta 24
Pregunta
Which two situations in which a biological indicator is required?
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 25
Pregunta
A sterilizer that used hydrogen peroxide to create reactive plasma vapor is called [blank_start]sterrad[blank_end]?
Pregunta 26
Pregunta
Why is flash sterilization not recommended for frequent use in OR?
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 27
Pregunta
What is the time and temperature settings recommended of the prevacuum steam sterilizer?
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 28
Pregunta
A [blank_start]sterris[blank_end] is a sterilizer that uses peracetic acid and would be most commonly used for the sterilization of flexible GI scopes in GI lab.
Pregunta 29
Pregunta
List two parameters that have to be checked on a mechanical graft or computer read-out following a sterilization cycle?
Pregunta 30
Pregunta
What is the difference between a gravity displacement cycle and a prevacuum cycle of steam sterilizer?
Respuesta
-
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.
Pregunta 31
Pregunta
which are examples of a class 1 indicator?
Respuesta
-
pan tape
-
pan filter
-
steam tape
-
pan lock
-
pan arrow
Pregunta 32
Pregunta
Which are examples of event related sterility?
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 33
Pregunta
Which three performance standards must wrappers and packaging material meet?
Respuesta
-
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
Pregunta 34
Pregunta
check off which information should be listed on the labels of packages or wrapped items.
Respuesta
-
address of company
-
supplies company address
-
date of sterilization
-
initials
-
department to be sent to
-
contents
Pregunta 35
Pregunta
How are metal basins wrapped and loaded into sterilizer?
Respuesta
-
placed on the bottom of sterilizer
-
facing up with towels separating them
-
placed on sides, separated by towels
-
placed at the top of sterilizer
Pregunta 36
Pregunta
which are three mechanical machines used for cleaning instruments?
Respuesta
-
ultraseptic washer
-
washer deconatminator
-
aseptic washer
-
washer sterilizer
-
ultrasonic washer
Pregunta 37
Pregunta
How would you decontaminate instruments used on a patient with CJD?
Respuesta
-
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.
Pregunta 38
Pregunta
A disadvantage of using disposable synthetic wrappers is the cost
Pregunta 39
Pregunta
One advantage of paper-plastic pouches is that they are puncture resistant.
Pregunta 40
Pregunta
Event related sterility is determined by length of time the item is on the self?
Pregunta 41
Pregunta
Surgical instruments with multiple small parts should be resembled prior to sterilizing.
Pregunta 42
Pregunta
When cleaning instruments manually, always be sure to place heavy items on top of scopes and light cords
Pregunta 43
Pregunta
Signs of water condensation inside rigid containers means that pan of instruments are sterile.
Pregunta 44
Pregunta
Initially, what is the most expensive packaging system?
Respuesta
-
radiation packaging
-
aseptic packaging
-
ridged containers
-
robotic packaging
Pregunta 45
Pregunta
What replaces shelf life concept?
Pregunta 46
Pregunta
what terminally sterilizes instruments?
Respuesta
-
washer-aseptic sterlizer
-
washer sterilizer
-
radiation sterilizer
-
topheat sterilizer
Pregunta 47
Pregunta
What was replaced by synthetic wrappers?
Respuesta
-
recycled paper
-
blue felt
-
paper
-
linen/muslin
Pregunta 48
Pregunta
what should be placed in a basin or towel at the end of the case?
Respuesta
-
delicate fiber optic cord
-
lumens
-
sharp or delicate instrument
-
delicate laparoscopic instruments
Pregunta 49
Pregunta
Scrubbing soiled instruments with a brush, water and soap is what type of cleaning?
Respuesta
-
aseptic cleaning
-
dirty cleaning
-
manual cleaning
-
medical washing
Pregunta 50
Pregunta
What uses high frequency sounds waves?
Respuesta
-
ultraseptic washer
-
steam sterilizer
-
ultrasonic washer
-
washer decontaminator
Pregunta 51
Pregunta
this item needs to be turned upside down to sterlize?
Respuesta
-
metal basins/pitchers
-
delicate instruments
-
scalpels
-
light cords
Pregunta 52
Pregunta
a mild disinfectant used on the skin and mucous membrane to lower the count and inhibit the growth of bacteria is called [blank_start]Antiseptic[blank_end]?
Pregunta 53
Pregunta
to expose ethylene oxide gas-sterilized item to warm, circulating air to remove trace ethylene oxide is called [blank_start]Aeration[blank_end]?
Pregunta 54
Pregunta
absence of microorganisms that cause disease; freedom of infection; exclusion of microorganisms is called [blank_start]Asepsis[blank_end]?
Pregunta 55
Pregunta
Procedures which render and maintain an object or area completely free of pathogens; surgical asepsis is called?
Respuesta
-
sterilization
-
asepsis
-
Aseptic technique
Pregunta 56
Pregunta
a steam-pressure vessel that sterilizes by steam under pressure at temperature above 1000 C is called an [blank_start]autoclave[blank_end]?
Pregunta 57
Pregunta
a highly heat-resistant, spore-forming microorganism used in form on commercially prepared spore strips for checking sterilization effectiveness in steam sterilizers is?
Pregunta 58
Pregunta
a spore-forming microorganism used in spore form on commercially prepared spore strips for checking sterilization effectiveness in ethylene oxide sterilizers is called?
Respuesta
-
micro-bacteria
-
agensis
-
endobacteria
-
Bacillus Subtilis
Pregunta 59
Pregunta
Having the characteristic of destroying bacteria is called [blank_start]bactericidal[blank_end]?
Pregunta 60
Pregunta
An aggregate of microbes on a surface that form a tiny city. Extremely resistant to antibiotics because they can communicate resistance is called [blank_start]biofilm[blank_end]?
Pregunta 61
Pregunta
Factors such as heat/moisture sensitivities in products is called [blank_start]bioresistance[blank_end]?
Pregunta 62
Pregunta
Characteristics of packaging material and fibers that shed are called [blank_start]bioshedding[blank_end].
Pregunta 63
Pregunta
Nutritional , physical and reproductive phase of microorganisms is called [blank_start]biostate[blank_end]?
Pregunta 64
Pregunta
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
Respuesta
-
chemical indicator
-
indicator
-
bio indicator
-
biological indicator
Pregunta 65
Pregunta
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?
Respuesta
-
indicators
-
biological indicators
-
chemical Indicators
Pregunta 66
Pregunta
possessing infectious organisms or substances is known as [blank_start]contaminated[blank_end]?
Pregunta 67
Pregunta
To introduce microorganisms to a sterile field is known as [blank_start]contaminate[blank_end]?
Pregunta 68
Pregunta
Transmission of microorganisms from person to person or from object to person and vice versa is known as [blank_start]contamination[blank_end]?
Pregunta 69
Pregunta
Method of cleaning during the surgical procedure to keep pathogens from contaminating patient and staff is known as?
Respuesta
-
curcurrent cleaning
-
manual cleaning
-
disinfection
-
concurrent cleaning
Pregunta 70
Pregunta
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?
Respuesta
-
genisis pan
-
supplies cart
-
Case cart
-
case pan
Pregunta 71
Pregunta
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?
Respuesta
-
aseptic packs
-
prepared packs
-
Custom Packs
Pregunta 72
Pregunta
to make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful substances is called [blank_start]decontamination[blank_end]?
Pregunta 73
Pregunta
Packaging thickness and weight is known as [blank_start]density[blank_end]?
Pregunta 74
Pregunta
an agent that kills all growing or vegetative forms of microorganisms, thus completely eliminating them from inanimate objects is known as [blank_start]disinfectant[blank_end]?
Pregunta 75
Pregunta
A process capable of destroying pathogenic microorganisms but, as ordinarily used, not bacterial spores is called [blank_start]disinfection[blank_end]?
Pregunta 76
Pregunta
ETO stands for Ethylene Oxide
Pregunta 77
Pregunta
A compound used in a aqueous solution as a disinfectant and a sterilant is known as?
Respuesta
-
saleen solution
-
glucosamine
-
gluteraldahyde
Pregunta 78
Pregunta
invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms, and the reaction of tissues is known as [blank_start]infection[blank_end]?
Pregunta 79
Pregunta
The open inner space of a tube, as in a blood vessel, needle, or catheter is known as [blank_start]lumen[blank_end]?
Pregunta 80
Pregunta
A plant or animal visible only with microscopic magnification is known as microorganisms
Pregunta 81
Pregunta
Ways by which infecting organisms are transmitted to sterile objects is called?
Respuesta
-
modes of contaminates
-
modes of contamination
-
modes of transportation
Pregunta 82
Pregunta
non-sterile refers to the presence of microorganisms.
Pregunta 83
Pregunta
Infection acquired while in the care of the hospital is known as [blank_start]nosocomial[blank_end]?
Pregunta 84
Pregunta
Microorganisms capable of producing disease are known as [blank_start]pathogens[blank_end]?
Pregunta 85
Pregunta
Producing or capable of producing disease is known as [blank_start]pathogenic[blank_end]?
Pregunta 86
Pregunta
Bacteria which are normally present below the skin are called resident flora.
Pregunta 87
Pregunta
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?
Respuesta
-
aseptic technique
-
sanitation
-
manual cleaning
Pregunta 88
Pregunta
Bacteria in a dormant state. Hardest to kill in sterilization process are called [blank_start]spores[blank_end]?
Pregunta 89
Pregunta
Any agent with the ability to kill spores is called [blank_start]sporicidal[blank_end]?
Pregunta 90
Pregunta
Steam holding all the moisture it can hold and still remain a vapor is called saturated steam.
Pregunta 91
Pregunta
Free of all living microorganisms refers to something being [blank_start]sterile[blank_end]?
Pregunta 92
Pregunta
A process capable of destroying all forms of microbial life on inanimate surfaces is called [blank_start]sterilization[blank_end]?
Pregunta 93
Pregunta
Transmission of microorganisms to a sterile field by moisture that has penetrated the sterile barrier is?
Pregunta 94
Pregunta
Terminal Cleaning is the through cleaning and disinfection of the perioperative environment at the end of use
Pregunta 95
Pregunta
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.
Pregunta 96
Pregunta
Turnover is activity geared toward cleaning and preparation of the operating room between cases for the nest procedure and patient arrival
Pregunta 97
Pregunta
Wet Pack is when Internal aspect of the sterile package is moist or damp. Indicates a non-sterile item.
Pregunta 98
Pregunta
Wicking is the passage of fluids through a material by passive action. Also referred to as capillary action or Strike-through.
Pregunta 99
Pregunta
Virucide is an agent that destroys viruses
Pregunta 100
Pregunta
Inhibiting or retarding bacterial growth is called?
Respuesta
-
bacteriodeath
-
bacteriocidal
-
bacteriostatic
Pregunta 101
Pregunta
What is the reason the Surgical Technologist would spray their soiled instruments at the end of the case?
Pregunta 102
Pregunta
Which of the following packaging materials is rarely used to contain sterile products?
Respuesta
-
paper-plastic
-
synthetic
-
linen
Pregunta 103
Pregunta
Sharp instruments are to be placed where at the end of a procedure?
Respuesta
-
underneath basin
-
separate pan
-
separate basin
Pregunta 104
Pregunta
When assembling instrument pans, what should be done to all clamps before sterilization?
Respuesta
-
check for quality
-
check
-
close
-
open
Pregunta 105
Pregunta
When removing instrument sets from rigid containers (as the sterile person), be sure to look in the bottom of the container for what?
Respuesta
-
scratches
-
bodily fluids
-
moisture
Pregunta 106
Pregunta
HAI is known as?
Respuesta
-
hospital-acquired intentions
-
hospital-acquired infection
-
hospital aseptic infection