final exam

what are the perentage of microorganisms are harmful to humans

1 %

instrument marking tape should be wrapped approximately -------- times around the instrument

1 to 1 and a 1/2

CS should wash there hands for how long

15 seconds

the achieve a reasonable level of disinfecion, alcohol used as an intermediae level disinfectant must remain in wet contact with the surface of the object being disinfected for a minimum of ------------ minutes

5

purified water should have a ph of

6.5-7.5

sterile packages should be store no lwer than ------ inches from the floor

8-10

the organization that sets reccomended practices and standards for care and processing of devices and systems

AAMI

Sterility maintenance covers dust covers should be applied when

AFTER STERILIZATION

organinzation is dedicated to the prevention and control of infection

APIC

what is associate with a cardiac surgery?

CABG

medical devices reporting is regulated by

FDA

whicch surgical abreviation might be used to relating to a fractured bone

ORIF

A device that allows the auto administration of pain medication?

PCA pump

this liquid oxidizing agent is effective at low temperatures and often used to process endoscopes at point of use is

PERACETIC ACID

the amount of time that takess to kill 90% of the microorganisms present on an object is called

a D-valve

ortho-phthaladehyde (OPA) is classified

a high level disinfectant

chisels and osteotomes should be tested using?

a plastic dowel rod

which would be best for cleaning wall fixtures and floors in the decontam. area

a quaternary ammonium compound

the PH of a solution indicates its

acidity or alkalinity

require free oxygen is

aerobic

wicking material is used to do what

allow air removal, steam penetration and facilitate drying

these carry blood away from the heart

arteries

the absence of microogranisms that cause disease is called

asepsis

the absence of microorganisms that can cause disease is?

asepsis

disposable medical devices should be separated from reusable devices?

at the point of use

rod shaped bacteria are classified as

bacillus

loaner instruments should

be deconotaminated before used

microorganisms reproduce by a process called

binary fission

tests which use live bacterial spores to challange the efficacy of the sterilization process and provide direct measure of lethality are called

bioological indicators

microgrind or supercut scissors are identified with

black handles

which is an example of regulated medical waste

blood soaked sponges

An iodophor is

buffered iodine

water softeners are used to remove _______ in the water

calcuim and magnesium

which of thee following terms denotes a malignant tumor?

carcinoma

the distribution system used to provide specific products for individual surgical procedures is?

case cart system

the physical method by which ultrasonic units clean is called?

cavitation

which of the following sterilization quality assurance measurements is designed to measure individual package penetration?

chemical indicator

this prion is special concern to cs techs bcause it cannot be destroyed by normal sterilization cycles

cjd

chemical indicators are classified by the FDA as which class device

class 2

items requiring manual cleaning should be?

cleaned per manufacturers recommendation.

a mode of bacterial transmission that would take place when an infectious agent was transmitted through an item such as food or water its called

common vehicle

what metthod is tthee inventory control method that the suupplier owns the inventory, storeess it, and doesnt charge for it until it is used or lost

consignment

how freequently should a sterilizers drain be removed and cleaned

daily

which system is used to treat the final rinse water used for cleaninng

deionization

pancreas is component of the what

digestive system

manual cleaning in 3rd sink should contain what?

distilled or deionized water

impregnnated gauze strips may be sterilized using?

dry heat sterilization

the term superheated steam means

dry steam

the body system that controls growth annd maintains body functions and chemical messengers is called the?

endocrine system

a step in communication that occurs when a listener assks a question or repeats information

feedback

the part of the cell that enables it to move throuugh liquid

flagella

the process by which unwrapped instrumeents are steam sterilized forr immediate use when an emergency situation arises is called

flash sterilization

Precleaning, leak testing cleaning, high level disinfection, drying and storage is the proper sequence for processing what

flexible endoscopes

chlorine and iodine are members of the?

halogen family

neuralgia means

having nerve pain

what type of hepatitis virus is important in food borne illness

hepatitis A

what type of hepatitis vaccine is strongly reccommended for healthcare workers

hepatitis b

when using the ph scale which numbers would be most alkaline

highest numbers

saturated steam

humidity of 97 to 100%

cellulosic materials (paper, cotten, and linen) cannot be processed in what

hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizer

this unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to therapeuticaally rinse or lower body temperature

hypothermia unit

surgical removal of the uterus is

hysterectomy

A washer decontaminator cleans is called?

impingement

100% ethylene oxide gas canisters should be stored wheere

in a chemical storage cabinet

sterile supplies should be transported how?

in a closed cart

when using theFIFO method of storage each item should be?

inspected for integrity before placing on or removing from the storage shelf.

the largest operating channel of an endocope is the ------- channel

instrument ((biopsy))

when assembling an instrument set for steam sterilization

instruments should be open and disassembled to facilitate steam contract

the percentage of items available when an order is placed is

inventory service level

the number of times per year that inventory is purchased, consumed, an replaced

inventory turnover rate

which muscle works without conciousness

involuntary muscles

the human resource tool that identifies major tasks performed by persons in specific positions is called

job description

Arthro means

joint

which requires preventive maintenance standards to be established for medical equipment

joint commission

these are used t0 breakdown fatty deposits and adipose tissue on instruments

lipase enzymes

QUAT are classified as

low level disinfectants

is not a principle of asepsis

maintain good work flow processes

in medical term, the purpose of a combining vowel is to

make the word easier to pronounce

400 series stainless steel is also called

martensitic

which sterilization quality assurance measurements is designed to provide a written record of steriizer cycle activity

mechanical monitor charts/ printouts

these bacteria grow well at body temp. and are often pathogenic to humans

mesophiles

what types of carts/baskets should be used in an eto sterilizer

metal

healthcare regulations and standards provide consistency of dept activities by outlining

minimal performance standards

the recommended air pressure for a CS decontamination area is

negative air pressure

the removal of a kidney is called

nephrectomy

phenolics are often used to disinfect?

noncrritical items

which statements about endoscopes is true

not all endoscopes can be processed in an AER

the part of a cell that control cell function

nucleus

agency where may intervene in a matter of worker protection even if there are no specific regulations covering the situation

osha

which systems involve the transfer of the control of the healthcare facilitys equipment management to an external entity

outsourcing

of the 3 major low sterillannts which has the longest instrument turnover time

ozone

when arranging plastic-paper pouches in the sterilizer, the pouches should arrange

paper to plastic

which means besides or near

para

bacteria that causes diseases

pathogenic

the main theory of standard precautions is

patients may pose a risk of infection whether they have been diagnosed with an infectious disease or not

a system that keeps track o all incoming and outgoing suppliese so that quantities of supplies in storage are known at all times

perpetual inventory system

glands is located at the base of the brain

pituitary

which of the following should not be processed in an ultrasonic cleaner

plastic instruments

the circular opening of the eye which controls the amount of light which enters the eye

pupil

which disinfectant is also known as a wetting agent

quatternary ammonium compounds

you can reduce the combustible load of storage area by

reducing the amount of disposable supplies stored in the area

which types of trash must be red bagged

regulated medical waste

sponges used for cleaning should be

replaced daily

An implant would

require sterilization

trachea is part of what

respiratory system

what act requires tthat the healthcare facility report malfunctions of medical devices that have contributed to patient injury, illness and or death to the malfacturer and the FDA

safe medical devices act

the method of wrapping that creates a package within a package

sequential

which scope is used o visuualize the lower part of the large intestine

sigmoidoscope

designed to provide support, shape, and protection is called

skeletal system

spiral shape bacteria is

spirillum

when a flexible fiberoptic endoscope fails a leak u should

take it out of service

when a wet packs are discovered after a steam sterilization process?

the content must be repackaged and resterilized

cleaning and sterilization protocols for loaner instrumentation should be obtained from

the instrument manufacturer

the most efficient type of dry heat sterilizer

the mechanical convection sterilizer

cs largest customer is

the operating room

A hemigastrectomy is

the removal of half the stomach

in an abc inventory control system "A" items represent

the smallesst number of items and largest dollar value

in the event of a loa recall, information about specific load contents can be obtained from

the sterilization log

bacteria that grows well in warm temps (112-158) are called

thermophiles

watches and oher jewelry should be worn in the central service dept. work areas because

they harbor bacteria

the term EXCISE means

to cut out

a surgery that reconstructs the eardrum so sound waves can be sent to the middle and inner ear is?

typanoplasty

which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammabl liquids

type b

in order to prevent breathing in bacteria you should brush?

under the surface of the water

infectious that grow only in living tissue or cells is

virus

oscopy means

visual examination

flexile cystoscopes provide?

visualization of the urethra and bladder

the minimum recommendation for frequency of biological testing in steam sterilizers is?

weekly and every load that contains an implant

floors in the cs dept. should be

wet mopped daily

which tracking method provides real time information

RFID

not acceptable for use in steam sterilization?

SPUNBOND-POLYOLEFIN COMBINATION POUCHES

forming a general opinion about a specific group and applying to every member is

STEROTYPING