Which area is the first to accept responsibility for all supplies in the facility? - ANSWER Receiving
Which type of inventory distribution system requires the use of a pre-determined inventory list? - ANSWER Par Level
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Which area is the first to accept responsibility for all supplies in the facility? - ANSWER Receiving
Which type of inventory distribution system requires the use of a pre-determined inventory list? - ANSWER Par Level
Just-in-time distribution systems are also known as - ANSWER Stockless Distribution
Ordering the optimum quantity of an item based on historical data is known as - ANSWER Economical Order Quantity
Which of the following are elements of a distribution system? - ANSWER patient charging, storage, and receiving
The most efficient distribution system is the - ANSWER Total exchange cart
The computerized locked supply system is a variation of the - ANSWER Par Level
Which distribution system requires the using department to be responsible for maintaing inventory levels? - ANSWER Demand
An ongoing inventory management system is known as a - ANSWER Perpetual Inventory System
In which distribution system are requisition filled and delivered as they are received? - ANSWER Demand
Inventory performance" (a rough indication of the effectiveness of the inventory system) is evaluated by - ANSWER percent of back order, availability of critical items, and inventory turnover
Which of the following is the MOST efficient and cost-effective method for inventory control in the SPD ordering and data generation? - ANSWER Computerized Inventory Control System
The temperature in the sterile storage are should not exceed - ANSWER 75º F (24º C)
Shelving in the sterile storage area must be kept how far from the outside walls? - ANSWER 2 inches
The thickness of a sterility maintenance cover should be - ANSWER 2 to 3 mils
The minimum number of air exchanges per hour in the sterile storage area should be - ANSWER 4
The relative humidity in the sterile storage area should not exceed - ANSWER 70%
Approximately how much space should be left between and item and the inside edges of a peel pouch? - ANSWER 1 inch
What is the maximum size and weight of a textile pack? - ANSWER 12" x 12 x 20" 12 pounds
Which of the following packaging materials is acceptable for low-temperature gas plasma and ozone sterilization - ANSWER Tyvek
Basin sets should be prepared for sterilization with - ANSWER an absorbent material between each basin
Tamper-evident seal on rigid containers include - ANSWER latches and locks
What is the acceptable temperature range for the prep and packaging area? - ANSWER 68º F-73º F (20º-23º C)
The preparation and packaging area must have an air exchange rate of - ANSWER 10 per hr
If a non-perforated tray is used for the sterilization of instrument sets, it must be - ANSWER Tilted on the sterilizer rack
The ideal humidity level in the preparation and packing area should be - ANSWER 50%
For sterilization, rigid containers must be placed - ANSWER flat
Which of the following packaging materials is acceptable for steam sterilization? - ANSWER Non-woven wraps
Re-passivation of an instrument can be achieved by - ANSWER routine lubrication
What is the most difficult part of a hemostat to clean? - ANSWER box lock
Which of the following lubricants is recommended for use on surgical instruments? - ANSWER petroleum-based
What type of finish on a surgical instrument is used for laser procedures? - ANSWER ebonized
What is the final stage in manufacturing a surgical grade instrument? - ANSWER passivation
Which series of stainless steel is used is to manufacture malleable retractors? - ANSWER 300
The weakest part of the instrument is/are the - ANSWER box locks
The layer on a surgical instrument created by the passivation process is called - ANSWER chromium oxide
A crack in a hand-held instrument would most likely be found in the - ANSWER box lock
The appropriate sterilization cycle for an autoclave load containing a basin set, a minor surgery set, and twelve towel packs is - ANSWER 270 F (132 C ) for 4 minutes, 30 psi and 20 minutes drying time
Cotton gauze cannot be used in which sterilization process? - ANSWER low temperature gas plasma
Which agencies are involved with the regulation and control of ethylene oxide when it's used as a sterilant? - ANSWER environmental protection agency, food and drug administration, and centers for disease control and prevention
Which of the following sterilization methods would be appropriate for petrolatum gauze dressings? - ANSWER dry heat
To eliminate the bioburden on metal surgical instrument within the SPD, the MOST cost-efficient sterilization method is generally considered to be - ANSWER steam under pressure
There are two pressure gauges on a steam sterilizer. These gauges measure the pressure in the - ANSWER jacket and chamber
What is the maximum number of 100% EO cartridges permitted by OSHA to be stored outside of a flammable goods cabinet? - ANSWER 10
At the end of the sterilization cycle, the EO cartridges and the gloves used to handle them should be - ANSWER Aerated
Item to be sterilized in low-temperature gas plasma must be packaged in: - ANSWER Non-cellulose-based material
Generally, the EO biological test pack is placed in the - ANSWER Geometric center of the load
Which of the following devices are compatible with ozone sterilization? - ANSWER stainless steel instruments
Routine BI testing for steam sterilizers should be performed at least - ANSWER weekly
The parameters for low-temperature gas plasma sterilization are: - ANSWER Time, temperature, hydrogen peroxide gas plasma
Which of the following can be processed in a low-temperature gas plasma sterilizer? - ANSWER light cords, cameras, and single channel endoscopes
The Action Levels for EO expoure is - ANSWER 0.5 ppm
Which of the following is critical to EO penetration of bacterial cells? - ANSWER humidity
The packaging of choice for dry heat sterilization is: - ANSWER aluminum foil
The basic parameters of gas sterilization in a 100% EO sterilizer are concentration, exposure time, - ANSWER humidity and temperature
Which of the following microorganisms is used to biologically monitor the dry heat sterilizer? - ANSWER Bacillus atrophaeus
If a biological test is performed daily, how often is it necessary to incubate a control biological indicator? - ANSWER once a day, and if a new lot number is used
Which of the following microorganisms is used to biologically monitor the low-temperature gas plasma sterilizer? - ANSWER Geobacillus stearothermophilus
Which of the following microorganisms is used to biologically monitor the ozone sterilizer? - ANSWER Geobacillus stearothermophilus
Which of the following is the correct sterilizer setting for the Bowie Dick test? - ANSWER 3 to 4 minutes at 270º F (132º C ) pre-vac
What are the minimum air exchanges to be maintained in a area where 100% EO cartridges or EO mixture cylinders are stored? - ANSWER 10 per hour
Which of the following packaging materials are recommended for EO sterilization? - ANSWER Polypropylene, Paper-plastic pouches, Tyvek
Which type of microorganism has the ability to slow down its metabolism and become dormant? - ANSWER Gram-positive bacillus
The shape of a spirochete is - ANSWER spiral
Which of the following is true of fungi? - ANSWER They include single celled yeasts
Protozoa are - ANSWER single-celled microorganisms
Which of the following is true of fungi? - ANSWER
Staphylococcus aureus is a - ANSWER gram positive coccus
Bacilli are - ANSWER rod-shaped
The shape of the Strepococcus is - ANSWER spherical
What is the shape of cocci? - ANSWER round
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) can survive on the hands for - ANSWER hours
Bloodborne pathogen exposure is regulated by - ANSWER OSHA
Healthcare-acquired infections account for more than - ANSWER 90,000 deaths annually
The general term for any inanimate object involved in the spread of infection is - ANSWER fomite
An infection caused by a needlestick enters through which portal of entry? - ANSWER parenteral tissue
Which method of sterilization is used to sterilize liquids? - ANSWER gravity steam
Which of the following is the minimum exposure time for wrapped goods in a pre-vacuum steam cycle at 275º F (135º C)? - ANSWER 3 minutes
Which of the following is the recommended cycle for processing decontaminated instruments from a suspected CJD case? - ANSWER 18 minutes, 273º F (134º C), prevac cycle
The three parameters of steam sterilization are - ANSWER steam under pressure, time, and temperature
The sterilizer's heat-sensing thermometer is located in the - ANSWER drain line
A solution having a pH of 9 is - ANSWER Alkaline
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? - ANSWER EPA
Medical grade Kraft paper cannot be used with which of the following sterilization processes - ANSWER Low temperature gas plasma
During cycle counts items that have a large dollar value but are not used frequently are classified as - ANSWER A
Anatomy is the science that deals with the blank of body parts - ANSWER Structure
Which of the following transports molecules into the cell - ANSWER Cytoplasm
Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set - ANSWER Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
Which of the following best describes the overall role of the Cs / SPD - ANSWER To provide Dependable service to enhance patient care
Which of the following organs produce bile - ANSWER Liver
Microorganisms are measured in - ANSWER Microns
With respect to rigid sterilization containers testing which term defines the sterilizer ability to sterilize under actual use condition - ANSWER Maximum loading testing
What is the ideal human body temperature - ANSWER 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit
What may be the cause of a blue stain on a scope in Ortho phthalate Hyde - ANSWER Improper cleaning
Which of the following is true of a capsule - ANSWER It is resistant to heat and chemicals
Which of the following is necessary to obtain the high temperature needed in a steam sterilizer - ANSWER Pressure
Ethics is the practice of - ANSWER Doing the right thing
A microorganism that is resting and has a hard shell like outer covering is called a - ANSWER Spore
Nails tissues and money are examples of - ANSWER Fomites
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