IAHCSMM Central Service Final Test
Graded A+
A pick list contains information that ✔✔Identifies the supplies and instruments needed for a
specific doctor and procedure
The basic unit of a living organism ✔✔Cell
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IAHCSMM Central Service Final Test
Graded A+
A pick list contains information that ✔✔Identifies the supplies and instruments needed for a
specific doctor and procedure
The basic unit of a living organism ✔✔Cell
What is the name of the surgical procedure where an opening is made into the skull?
✔✔Crainotomy
The decontamination area of the central service department is where instruments are carefully
checked for cleanliness and function (T/F) ✔✔False
The term "periosteal elevator" means ✔✔An instrument used to remove tissue around the bone
Viruses ✔✔Have no means of movement on their own
The sterile storage area in a central service department should be restricted to ✔✔Properly attired
personnel meeting facility requirements
The abbreviation BKA refers to a surgical procedure involving ✔✔Surgical removal of the leg
below the knee
The body's control center is the ✔✔Central nervous system
The prefix word element ✔✔Comes before the rootThe muscular system ✔✔Assists with movement, produces heat for the body, pumps blood
throughout the body
Microbes ✔✔Can be useful in food products, are useful to break down sewage, can produce toxins
Prefix, suffix and roots are called word elements and are contained in all medical terms (T/F)
✔✔False
The pupil of the eye is the ✔✔Circular opening that controls the amount of light entering the eye
Skin is a type of connective tissue (T/F) ✔✔False
An advantage of centralizing central service management is ✔✔It allows for maximization of
people and services
Prions are ✔✔Abnormal forms of proteins
A herniorrhaphy is a surgical procedure which ✔✔Repairs a muscle layer that is allowing all or
part of an organ to protect through an opening
The abbreviation CR relates to a surgical procedure for ✔✔Treating a fractured bone without a
surgical incision
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is responsible for ✔✔Ensuring food, drugs, and cosmetics
are safe for use
The basics of aseptic technique is ✔✔Activities that prevent infectionThe decontamination are of the Central Service department should have what type of air flow
✔✔Negative air flow
Decontamination of instruments and equipment starts ✔✔At the point of use
The proper handling of instrumentation is the responsibility of ✔✔Everyone who comes in contact
with the instrumentation
Centers for Disease Control guidelines are considered regulatory guidelines (T/F) ✔✔False
One of the goals of point-of-use preparation and transport is to ✔✔Prevent cross contamination
Automatic washers clean using a spray-force action called impingement (T/F) ✔✔True
The federal program designed for the voluntary reporting of device related problems is called
✔✔MedWatch
When removing personal protective equipment you should remove _____ first. ✔✔Shoe covers
What part of a word tells the primary meaning ✔✔Root word element
In Central Service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers to the movement of products
✔✔From soiled areas to clean processing areas within Central Service
Which of these traffic control/dress some requirements applies to the clean assembly area of
Central Service? ✔✔Semi restricted
End of procedure point-of-use guidelines include removing gross soil, disassembling of multi-part
instruments, and ensuring instruments are kept moist (T/F) ✔✔TrueThe Association of peri-Operative Registered Nurses is ✔✔A professional organization that writes
guidelines for the operating room
When putting on personal protective equipment, it is important to put the mask on first (T/F)
✔✔False
To prevent aerosols, items should be brushed below the surface of the water (T/F) ✔✔True
The suffix "-ectomy" means ✔✔Surgical removal
This surgical procedure removes the uterus ✔✔Hysterectomy
When cleaning prion contaminated instruments, no special cleaning procedures are required. Only
following standard cleaning protocols and the MFU. (T/F) ✔✔False
Healthy people do not harbor or transmit bacteria. (T/F) ✔✔False
When cleaning items contaminated with pseudomonas ✔✔There are no special cleaning
requirements for items contaminated with pseudomonas
The purpose of learning medical terminology is ✔✔To provide the operating room and medical
staff with the he goods and services they need
Which organization conducts onsite survey of healthcare facilities? ✔✔The Joint Commission
All Central Service departments perform the same basic services (T/F) ✔✔FalseKnowing and understanding medical terminology helps technicians ✔✔Understand what is asked
when a request is made
Hypoglycemia is ✔✔Low blood sugar
If soiled instruments are to be transported to an offsite facility for processing ✔✔They should be
transported following the U.S. Or state Department of Transportation guidelines
All mechanical cleaning equipment provides ✔✔Consistent process
Microbiology is the study of ✔✔Microorganisms
Detergents in mechanical cleaners should be ✔✔Low foaming
Is the decentralization of Central Service departments a growing trend? ✔✔No
Subcutaneous means ✔✔Below the skin
Spores help some Microorganisms survive adverse conditions (T/F) ✔✔True
What abbreviation might be used relating to a fractured bone ✔✔ORIF
Only good oral and written communication skills are necessary to provide or obtain information
(T/F) ✔✔Flase
Soiled instruments and other items are received in the _____ area of the Central service department
✔✔Decontamination
A body system is ✔✔A group of organsThe procedure to remove the stomach is ✔✔Gastrectomy
The system used to categorize patient care items based on the degree of risk of infection
✔✔Spaulding Classification System
An osteotome is ✔✔Used to cut or shave a bone
When returning loaner items to the vendor ✔✔All items should be cleaned and decontaminated
The first goal of creating in instrument pack is ✔✔Create a pack that meets user needs
Positive air flow means when the door is opened, air flows ✔✔Out of the area, into the hallway
Molds, mushrooms, and yeast are common ✔✔Fungi
The surgery of the ear that reconstructs the eardrum so sound waves can be sent to the middle ear
✔✔Tympanoplasty
Dark areas on the lens of an endoscope are ✔✔Damaged light fibers
Pasteurizers disinfect using ✔✔Heated water
Should all items be washed on the same cycle in a mechanical washer? ✔✔No
What agency may intervene in a matter of worker protection even if there are no specific
regulations covering the situation? ✔✔OSHALaser finished instruments are coated with a durable protective finish that cannot be chipped or
scratched. (T/F) ✔✔False
Healthcare-associated infections are ✔✔Those which occur in the course of being treated in a
healthcare facility
Viruses are larger than bacteria (T/F) ✔✔False
The system which gives the body shape and support ✔✔Skeletal system
Devices categorized as semi-critical items, must be at least _____ prior to use ✔✔High-level
disinfected
Electronic testing of laparoscopic insulation should be done ✔✔In the clean assembly area prior
to set assembly
Count sheets ✔✔Provide a detailed list of tray contents
Central Service technicians must wear special attire referred to as _____ to minimize their
exposure to blood borne pathogens and other contaminants ✔✔PPE
The temperature in the decontamination area should be between ✔✔60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit
Staphylococcus is classified as gram-positive bacteria. (T/F) ✔✔True
Kerrison/laminectomy rongeurs should be tested using ✔✔an index card
Which of the following should be used to throughly rinse (remove) all traces of disinfectant from
an endoscope's channels ✔✔Treated waterThe prefix hemi- means ✔✔Half
The term septohinoplasty means ✔✔Surgical repair of the nose
Powered surgical instrument air hoses should be pressurized for proper inspection (T/F) ✔✔True
The use of test strips to test the minimum effective concentration in high-level disinfection
solutions is required ✔✔Each time the solution will be used
Arthroplasty instruments are used during ✔✔Joint surgery
The term "-itis" means ✔✔Inflammation
Bacteria that do not require free oxygen to liver are called ✔✔Anaerobic
Instruments with tungsten carbide jaws are easily identified by ✔✔The gold handles on the
instrument
Robotic instruments ✔✔Do not come apart for cleaning, have mechanical/electrical components
in the proximal end of the instrument, and are heavier than standard laparoscopic instruments
An important reason for instrument preparation to begin at the point of use is ✔✔It helps prolong
the life of instruments
The mechanical process by which an ultrasonic cleaner works is called ✔✔Cavitation
Clean multi-part instruments that have been assembled to test for functionality should be
✔✔Disabled and sterilized following MFUTo protect themselves from splashes and spills, CS technicians assigned to the decontamination
area should wear ✔✔Fluid-resistant gowns
These are used to breakdown fatty tissue on instruments ✔✔Lipase enzymes
This is the lining of the uterus ✔✔Endometrium
Healthcare regulations and standards provide consistency of departmental activities by outlining
✔✔Minimal levels of quality and safety
When a soiled instrument is found during the assembly process ✔✔The instrument and the entire
tray it was in should be sent to the decontamination area for re-cleaning
Skeletal muscles ✔✔Move only when we want them to move
The virus that causes Hepatitis B is transmitted by ✔✔Blood
Departmental dress codes apply to ✔✔Everyone entering the Central Service department
All sonic cleaners have a decontamination cycle (T/F) ✔✔Falase
Chemical indicators are ________ devices ✔✔FDA Class II
The main theory of standard precautions is ✔✔to treat all human blood and body fluids as
infectious
Failure to perform soiled pick up rounds as scheduled can lead to instrument and equipment
shortages ✔✔TrueRigged container filter retention plates should be ✔✔Removed from the container and lid and
cleaned separately
The absence of Microorganisms that cause disease is called ✔✔Asepsis
The amount of time an item must remain wet with a disinfectant to achieve disinfection is called
✔✔Wet contact time
When in instrument has a shiny surface it is said to have a _______ finish. ✔✔Mirror
The word laminectomy means ✔✔Removal of part of a lamina
Recommendations regarding sterilization practices are provided by the Association for the
Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (T/F) ✔✔True
Hand hygiene is considered the single most important factor in reducing infections (T/F) ✔✔True
Contaminated items may be returned to Central Service in the following conditions ✔✔During
scheduled soiled pick up rounds, by staff from user departments, and in case carts
Sometimes state or local regulations differ from federal regulations and when that happens,
✔✔The most stringent rules apply
Items should be contained for transport to ✔✔Minimize spread of Mi
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