Semi critical devices should be processed by which disinfection method? Correct Answer: High-
level disinfection (at least)
Critical devices should be processed by which disinfection method? Correct Answer:
Sterilization
Non critical devices should be privy which disinfection method? Correct Answer: Sanitization
Name the three different types of endoscopic scopes: Correct Answer: Rigid, flexible, and semi-
rigid
According to Spauldings classification of medical devices, a semi critical item requires which
form of disinfection? Correct Answer: High-level disinfection
In a non-tabletop sterilizer, a gauge on the main steam line, usually located at the back of the
sterilizer, tells you the steam pressure: Correct Answer: As it enters the jacket
, 2
One reason for adding chemicals to the boiler feed water is to Correct Answer: Minimize
contaminates
The Bowie-dick is considered which type of monitoring process? Correct Answer: Chemical
Monitoring
Routine biological testing of steam sterilizers should be performed no less than Correct Answer:
Weekly
All loads containing implantable devices should be Correct Answer: Monitored with a
biological indicator
Unless otherwise directed by the sterilizer manufacturer, the ethylene oxide process challenge
device (bi test pack) is placed in the: Correct Answer: Geometric center of the load
Which of the following is compatible with Hydrogen peroxide ozone sterilization? Correct
Answer: Stainless steel instruments
Biological monitoring of the hydrogen peroxide-ozone sterilization process should be performed
Correct Answer: At least daily
, 3
"The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for
its intended use" is the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instruments definition of
which of the following Correct Answer: Cleaning
Negative pressure refers to Correct Answer: Air exhausted directly to the outside
When sorting items in the decontamination area, which of the following would require manual
cleaning? Correct Answer: Powered Equipment
The ability of the body to specifically counteract antigens refers to Correct Answer: Immunity
Which of the following is not a disease spread by droplets? Correct Answer: Measles
Lyme disease is generally transmitted by Correct Answer: Vectors
The sterile processing technician does not have an impact on which of the following elements of
the chain of infection? Correct Answer: defense mechanisms
When taking an instrument out of a HLD, what should be notated on the record log? Correct
Answer: Time immersed, time taken out, temperature of the solution and initials of the
technician who handled the instrument
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