front 1 contamination caused by package of microorganisms through a sterilized package by way of moisture wicking is termed: | back 1 strike though |
front 2 Why are instruments placed in perforated or mesh-bottom trays for sterilization | back 2 penetration of sterilant |
front 3 which kind of quality control device consists of a paper that has been impregnated with a dye that changes color in the presence of a specified temperature and sterilant? | back 3 chemical indicator |
front 4 What is the term for inanimate objects that harbor microorganisms that contribute to environmental contamination? | back 4 fomites |
front 5 What is the type of process the ultrasonic cleaner uses to dislodge minute particles of soil and organic debris? | back 5 cavitation |
front 6 Which of the following cleaning methods for surgical instrumentation relies on bubbles imploding, creating a vacuum that dislodges minute particles in crevices of instruments? | back 6 ultrasonic cleaner |
front 7 Which of the following is the type of dating system that denotes the number of the calendar day in 1 through 356/366? | back 7 Julian |
front 8 How should air hoses of powered instruments or fiber-optic light cords be placed in rigid container trays for sterilization? | back 8 coiled loosely in perforated or mesh basket |
front 9 which of the following is NOT a classification of patient care items? | back 9 Hypercritical |
front 10 Which types of instruments must be cleaned with bristle-brushed wires, pipe cleaners, or handheld pressure guns? | back 10 suction tip lumens |
front 11 Which of the following diseases is not a form of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy? | back 11 toxic shock |
front 12 Which of the following is the Most important factor in a surgical technologist's role in preventing surgical site infection? | back 12 strict surgical conscience |
front 13 The Bowie-Dick test is performed for which sterilization method? | back 13 vacuum steam |
front 14 What is the term for the condition of a surgical technologist skin after performing a surgical scrub? | back 14 surgically clean |
front 15 What are large steam sterilizers loaded with space between wrapped items of trays? | back 15 it allows for adequate circulation and penetration of steam to all surfaces |
front 16 Which of the following chemicals is a high-level disinfectant when items are immersed for 20 to 30 minutes and a sterilant if items remain immersed for 10 hours? | back 16 glutaraldehyde |
front 17 What is the relationship of steam pressure to temperature in a steam sterilizer? | back 17 Increased pressure increases temperature |
front 18 Why are items disinfected or sterilized in activated glutaraldehyde dried before submersion? | back 18 Moisture will eventually dilute the concentration to ineffective levels |
front 19 What term refers to a barrier, such as plastic backed table cover, that does not allow for passage of liquid through it? | back 19 impervious |
front 20 Sterilely attired surgical team members should pass one another in any of the following ways except: | back 20 front to back |
front 21 What is the term used to describe the process of removing all soiled linen, waste, and instruments from the room and cleaning of furniture, floors, or other contaminated surfaces in preparation for opening new supplies for a subsequent case? | back 21 turn over |
front 22 The physical or chemical process by which all living microorganisms, including spores, are killed is: | back 22 Sterilization |
front 23 What is another name for the intermediate-level disinfectant compound phenol? | back 23 carbolic acid |
front 24 Which sterilization method presents the greatest exposure risk to CSPD personnel, is expensive, and requires the longest total time? | back 24 Ethylene oxide |
front 25 The recommended biological indicator (BI) for hydrogen peroxide gas plasma is | back 25 Bacillus subtilis |
front 26 When opening a wrapped item such as a gown on a Mayo stand, the contents and wrapper are considered sterile up to what distance from the edge of the wrapper? | back 26 1 inch from the edge |
front 27 What is the weight that AAMI has recommended instrument sets should not exceed? | back 27 25 pounds |
front 28 Which type of packaging system has filters and removable locking devices? | back 28 rigid containers |
front 29 Which of the following is an acceptable position for placement of a scrubber, gowned, and gloved surgical technologist's hands? | back 29 clasped together in front at waist level |
front 30 The biological indicator (BI) for the steam sterilization method is: | back 30 Geobacillus stearothermophilus |
front 31 Which of the following would be appropriate for soaking instruments covered with bioburden during a surgical procedure? | back 31 sterile water |
front 32 During manual cleaning of surgical instruments, what type of solution should be used? | back 32 A lukewarm water, detergent, and enzymatic cleaner with neutral pH |
front 33 All of the following are environmental specifications for the decontamination room in CSPD EXCEPT: | back 33 a positive air pressure maintained |
front 34 Before opening any sterilely packaged item, what is MOST important to verify about the package? | back 34 integrity of the package |
front 35 What would be the exposure phase time for an unwrapped instrument set with some lumens in a dynamic air removal steam autoclave? | back 35 4 minutes |
front 36 What is the common name for the high-level disinfectant sodium hypochlorite? | back 36 Bleach |
front 37 Which of the following is an acceptable position for placement of a scrubbed, gowned, and gloved surgical technologist’s hands? | back 37 clasped together in front at waist level |
front 38 Which term means the number of microbes or amount of organic debris on an object at any given time? | back 38 bioburden |
front 39 A nonsterile person should approach a sterile area face forward while maintaining a distance of | back 39 12 inches |
front 40 When a sterilely attired surgical technologist drapes an unsterile table, he or she opens the drape: | back 40 toward him- or herself first |
front 41 How long should the steam biological indicator be incubated before the reading is recorded? | back 41 24 hours |
front 42 Which of the following patient care items would be classified as noncritical? | back 42 pulse oximeter |
front 43 which type of wrapper material is compatible with the hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization method? | back 43 Tyvek |
front 44 What is the term for the process of lubricating stiffened stainless steel surgical instruments by immersion in a water-soluble solutions? | back 44 milking |
front 45 When nested basin sets are being sterilized, how should they be placed in the steam sterilizer? | back 45 a fold side down with a towel used to separate them |
front 46 Which type of chemical solution is made of catalysts that aid in breaking down proteinaceous debris such as blood and fat? | back 46 enzymatic |
front 47 Which of the following concepts has replaced the previous system of assessing storage conditions and package integrity based on an arbitrary expiration designation? | back 47 event related |
front 48 What is the advantage of using ethylene oxide gas sterilization? | back 48 It is safe for heat- and moisture sensitive items |
front 49 Which method fo sterilization uses gamma rays or beta particles and is chiefly used by large manufacturing companies | back 49 ionizing radiation |
front 50 Which of the following should NEVER be processed by immediate-use (flash) sterilization methods? | back 50 implantable devices |