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Techniques in Surgical Asepsis, Unit 1, Processing and Sterilization
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Question 1

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What is the most resistant form of organism that the sterilization process aims to destroy?
Answer
  • bacteria
  • micro bacteria
  • infection disease
  • viruses
  • spores

Question 2

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Sterrad is used primarily to sterilize what?
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  • instrument sets
  • metal instruments
  • fragile instruments
  • heat sensitive items

Question 3

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The Daily Air Removal Test Bowie-Dick is used for which of the following types of sterilizers?
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  • gas sterilizer
  • gravity displacement sterilizer
  • prevacuum sterilizers
  • sterris sterilizer

Question 4

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Endoscopes, cameras, and heat sensitive items are sterilized in the hospital setting by which method?
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  • prevacuum sterilization
  • dry heat
  • gravity sterilization
  • sterrad

Question 5

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The process, physical or chemical, by which all microorganisms including spores are destroyed?
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  • asepsis
  • sterile technique
  • heat
  • sterilization
  • checmical

Question 6

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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?
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  • asepsis
  • antisepsis
  • disinfection
  • sterilization

Question 7

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Geo bacillus Stearothermophilus is the name of the spore forming bacteria used as what type of monitor in steam sterilization?
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  • spore indicator
  • bacterial indicator
  • mechanical monitor
  • chemical indicator
  • biological indicator

Question 8

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The number of microbes or organic debris that exists at a given time is refereed to as?
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  • microorganisms
  • bacterial spores
  • bioburden
  • bacteria
  • sterilization

Question 9

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The monitoring process that assures that all microorganisms including spores are killed is called?
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  • aseptic indicator
  • sterilization indicator
  • spore indicator
  • biological indicator
  • mechanical indicator

Question 10

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A common type of sterilization process utilized in the commercial sterilization of disposable products?
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  • sterile technique
  • asepsis
  • dry heat
  • radiation

Question 11

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A disposable wrapper designed for a single use is known as [blank_start]synthetic[blank_end]?
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  • synthetic

Question 12

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When opening a peel pack look for the______as the correct end to open.
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  • sealed edge
  • aseptic edge
  • the part that sticks togather
  • chevron edge
  • heat-sealed

Question 13

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[blank_start]Linen[blank_end] material wrappers are the least effective at providing bacterial barrier when compared to other wrapping material.
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  • Linen

Question 14

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Rigid closed containers have a single use filter in the:
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  • lid and bottom
  • Top and side
  • bottom of genesis pan
  • sides

Question 15

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Instruments with lumens should have _____ left inside during stream sterilization?
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  • moisture
  • lens cleaner
  • distilled water
  • cleaning solution
  • medical disinfectant

Question 16

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wrapping material that tends to fold back up along folding creases is said to have [blank_start]memory[blank_end]?
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  • memory

Question 17

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When an item is double wrapped the outer wrapper is considered:
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  • sterile
  • unsterile
  • contaminate free
  • dust-cover
  • dirty

Question 18

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The name of the wrapping method appropriate to use for gowns, smaller instrument trays, and small single items is the?
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  • square fold
  • sterile fold
  • aseptic fold
  • contaminate free fold
  • envelope fold

Question 19

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A method of wrapping that is useful for large packs and instrument trays?
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  • square fold
  • envelope fold
  • triangle fold
  • box fold

Question 20

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Instruments with jaws or hinges must be [blank_start]open[blank_end] when preparing for sterilization.
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  • open

Question 21

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Which three are sterilization methods?
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  • asepsis
  • aseptic
  • radiation
  • chemical
  • thermal
  • heat

Question 22

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a steam sterilizer/autoclave can run three different cycles, which ones are they?
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  • pre-vacuum cycle
  • sterile cycle
  • aseptic cycle
  • immediate use steam sterilization
  • autoclave cycle
  • gravity displacement

Question 23

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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.
Answer
  • 5

Question 24

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Which two situations in which a biological indicator is required?
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  • 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

Question 25

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A sterilizer that used hydrogen peroxide to create reactive plasma vapor is called [blank_start]sterrad[blank_end]?
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  • sterrad

Question 26

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

Question 27

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

Question 28

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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.
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  • sterris

Question 29

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List two parameters that have to be checked on a mechanical graft or computer read-out following a sterilization cycle?
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  • cycle number and temperature
  • date and temperature
  • temperature and time
  • time and cycle

Question 30

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

Question 31

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which are examples of a class 1 indicator?
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  • pan tape
  • pan filter
  • steam tape
  • pan lock
  • pan arrow

Question 32

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Which are examples of event related sterility?
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  • 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

Question 33

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Which three performance standards must wrappers and packaging material meet?
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  • 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

Question 34

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check off which information should be listed on the labels of packages or wrapped items.
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  • address of company
  • supplies company address
  • date of sterilization
  • initials
  • department to be sent to
  • contents

Question 35

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How are metal basins wrapped and loaded into sterilizer?
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  • placed on the bottom of sterilizer
  • facing up with towels separating them
  • placed on sides, separated by towels
  • placed at the top of sterilizer

Question 36

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which are three mechanical machines used for cleaning instruments?
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  • ultraseptic washer
  • washer deconatminator
  • aseptic washer
  • washer sterilizer
  • ultrasonic washer

Question 37

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

Question 38

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A disadvantage of using disposable synthetic wrappers is the cost
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  • True
  • False

Question 39

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

Question 40

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Event related sterility is determined by length of time the item is on the self?
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 41

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

Question 42

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

Question 43

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

Question 44

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Initially, what is the most expensive packaging system?
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  • radiation packaging
  • aseptic packaging
  • ridged containers
  • robotic packaging

Question 45

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What replaces shelf life concept?
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  • aseptic sterility
  • asepsis sterility
  • contaminate free sterility
  • event related sterility

Question 46

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what terminally sterilizes instruments?
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  • washer-aseptic sterlizer
  • washer sterilizer
  • radiation sterilizer
  • topheat sterilizer

Question 47

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What was replaced by synthetic wrappers?
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  • recycled paper
  • blue felt
  • paper
  • linen/muslin

Question 48

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what should be placed in a basin or towel at the end of the case?
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  • delicate fiber optic cord
  • lumens
  • sharp or delicate instrument
  • delicate laparoscopic instruments

Question 49

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Scrubbing soiled instruments with a brush, water and soap is what type of cleaning?
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  • aseptic cleaning
  • dirty cleaning
  • manual cleaning
  • medical washing

Question 50

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What uses high frequency sounds waves?
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  • ultraseptic washer
  • steam sterilizer
  • ultrasonic washer
  • washer decontaminator

Question 51

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this item needs to be turned upside down to sterlize?
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  • metal basins/pitchers
  • delicate instruments
  • scalpels
  • light cords

Question 52

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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]?
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  • Antiseptic

Question 53

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to expose ethylene oxide gas-sterilized item to warm, circulating air to remove trace ethylene oxide is called [blank_start]Aeration[blank_end]?
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  • Aeration

Question 54

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absence of microorganisms that cause disease; freedom of infection; exclusion of microorganisms is called [blank_start]Asepsis[blank_end]?
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  • Asepsis

Question 55

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

Question 56

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a steam-pressure vessel that sterilizes by steam under pressure at temperature above 1000 C is called an [blank_start]autoclave[blank_end]?
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  • autoclave

Question 57

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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?
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  • endobacteria
  • bacillus subtilus
  • Bacillus Stereathermophillus

Question 58

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a spore-forming microorganism used in spore form on commercially prepared spore strips for checking sterilization effectiveness in ethylene oxide sterilizers is called?
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  • micro-bacteria
  • agensis
  • endobacteria
  • Bacillus Subtilis

Question 59

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Having the characteristic of destroying bacteria is called [blank_start]bactericidal[blank_end]?
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  • bactericidal

Question 60

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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]?
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  • biofilm

Question 61

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Factors such as heat/moisture sensitivities in products is called [blank_start]bioresistance[blank_end]?
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  • bioresistance

Question 62

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Characteristics of packaging material and fibers that shed are called [blank_start]bioshedding[blank_end].
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  • bioshedding

Question 63

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Nutritional , physical and reproductive phase of microorganisms is called [blank_start]biostate[blank_end]?
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  • biostate

Question 64

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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
Answer
  • chemical indicator
  • indicator
  • bio indicator
  • biological indicator

Question 65

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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?
Answer
  • indicators
  • biological indicators
  • chemical Indicators

Question 66

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possessing infectious organisms or substances is known as [blank_start]contaminated[blank_end]?
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  • contaminated

Question 67

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To introduce microorganisms to a sterile field is known as [blank_start]contaminate[blank_end]?
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  • contaminate

Question 68

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Transmission of microorganisms from person to person or from object to person and vice versa is known as [blank_start]contamination[blank_end]?
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  • contamination

Question 69

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Method of cleaning during the surgical procedure to keep pathogens from contaminating patient and staff is known as?
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  • curcurrent cleaning
  • manual cleaning
  • disinfection
  • concurrent cleaning

Question 70

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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?
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  • genisis pan
  • supplies cart
  • Case cart
  • case pan

Question 71

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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?
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  • aseptic packs
  • prepared packs
  • Custom Packs

Question 72

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to make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful substances is called [blank_start]decontamination[blank_end]?
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  • decontamination

Question 73

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Packaging thickness and weight is known as [blank_start]density[blank_end]?
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  • density

Question 74

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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]?
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  • disinfectant

Question 75

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A process capable of destroying pathogenic microorganisms but, as ordinarily used, not bacterial spores is called [blank_start]disinfection[blank_end]?
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  • disinfection

Question 76

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ETO stands for Ethylene Oxide
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  • True
  • False

Question 77

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A compound used in a aqueous solution as a disinfectant and a sterilant is known as?
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  • saleen solution
  • glucosamine
  • gluteraldahyde

Question 78

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invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms, and the reaction of tissues is known as [blank_start]infection[blank_end]?
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  • infection

Question 79

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The open inner space of a tube, as in a blood vessel, needle, or catheter is known as [blank_start]lumen[blank_end]?
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  • lumen

Question 80

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

Question 81

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Ways by which infecting organisms are transmitted to sterile objects is called?
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  • modes of contaminates
  • modes of contamination
  • modes of transportation

Question 82

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non-sterile refers to the presence of microorganisms.
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  • True
  • False

Question 83

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Infection acquired while in the care of the hospital is known as [blank_start]nosocomial[blank_end]?
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  • nosocomial

Question 84

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Microorganisms capable of producing disease are known as [blank_start]pathogens[blank_end]?
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  • pathogens

Question 85

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Producing or capable of producing disease is known as [blank_start]pathogenic[blank_end]?
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  • pathogenic

Question 86

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

Question 87

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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?
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  • aseptic technique
  • sanitation
  • manual cleaning

Question 88

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Bacteria in a dormant state. Hardest to kill in sterilization process are called [blank_start]spores[blank_end]?
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  • spores

Question 89

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Any agent with the ability to kill spores is called [blank_start]sporicidal[blank_end]?
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  • sporicidal

Question 90

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

Question 91

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Free of all living microorganisms refers to something being [blank_start]sterile[blank_end]?
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  • sterile

Question 92

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A process capable of destroying all forms of microbial life on inanimate surfaces is called [blank_start]sterilization[blank_end]?
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  • sterilization

Question 93

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Transmission of microorganisms to a sterile field by moisture that has penetrated the sterile barrier is?
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  • Strike-through contamination
  • contamination
  • strike under contamination

Question 94

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

Question 95

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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.
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  • True
  • False

Question 96

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

Question 97

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

Question 98

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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.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 99

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Virucide is an agent that destroys viruses
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  • True
  • False

Question 100

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Inhibiting or retarding bacterial growth is called?
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  • bacteriodeath
  • bacteriocidal
  • bacteriostatic

Question 101

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What is the reason the Surgical Technologist would spray their soiled instruments at the end of the case?
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  • to remove bioburden
  • to remove biofilm
  • to kill off any remaining bacteria
  • to inhibit blood and body fluids from drying

Question 102

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Which of the following packaging materials is rarely used to contain sterile products?
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  • paper-plastic
  • synthetic
  • linen

Question 103

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Sharp instruments are to be placed where at the end of a procedure?
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  • underneath basin
  • separate pan
  • separate basin

Question 104

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When assembling instrument pans, what should be done to all clamps before sterilization?
Answer
  • check for quality
  • check
  • close
  • open

Question 105

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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?
Answer
  • scratches
  • bodily fluids
  • moisture

Question 106

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HAI is known as?
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  • hospital-acquired intentions
  • hospital-acquired infection
  • hospital aseptic infection
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