A group of employees from different departments within the healthcare facility that work
together to solve operating problems is called - Answer -cross functional team
A molecular reaction that creates an uncontrolled release of energy is called - Answer -
polymerization
A technician teaching others increases their own understanding of the standards -
Answer -true
After sterilization the load contents may take two hours or more to cool - Answer -true
After use, loaner instrumentation must be decontaminated before it is shipped out. -
Answer -true
All flexible endoscopes have internal channels - Answer -false
All rigid containers have tamper evident seals - Answer -true
Another name for super heated steam is _______ - Answer -dry steam
At this time tracking systems are unable to track worker productivity information -
Answer -false
Before an item can be placed in a liquid chemical sterile processing system they must
be: - Answer -cleaned
Behavior relating to what is right or wrong relative to the standard of professional
conduct are called - Answer -ethical behavior
Both AORN and the Joint Commission recommend that only CS technicians operate
immediate use steam sterilizers - Answer -false
Cellulose materials cannot be processed within ozone sterilizers - Answer -true
, CS technicians need to understand the anatomy of a steam sterilizer to - Answer -
understand how the sterilizer operates
CS technicians who do not think they are being treated appropriately by their employer
should - Answer -discuss the situation with their supervisor
Coaching is an example of - Answer -formal communication
Computers supply chain management systems are used to monitor facility assets -
Answer -false
Computerized tracking systems are fast, but manual tracking systems are more
effective for tracking data. - Answer -false
Count sheets - Answer -provide a detailed list of tray contents
Electronic testing of laparoscopic insulation should be done - Answer -in the clean
assembly area prior to set assembly
Endoscope channels should be cleaned and then left moist for storage. - Answer -false
endoscopes are often processed in a mechanical unit called - Answer -an automatic
endoscope reprocessor (AER)
Ergonomic Injuries - Answer -are a risk factor for persons who perform repetitive or
physical work
Factors that can cause sterilant contact failure with the instrument are - Answer -
crowded loads, clogged drain strainer
Flexible endoscopes that fail a leak test may be used until the break impacts the
scope's function - Answer -false
Gauze squares are the wicking material of choice for instrument sets. - Answer -false
Healthcare facilities are required by the _____ to provide adequate ventilation systems,
personal protective equipment and safe work operating procedures - Answer -OSHA
How frequently should a sterilizer's strainer be removed and cleaned? - Answer -daily
Immediate use of steam sterilization (IUSS) should be used only when there is no time
to process items using the wrapped method - Answer -true
Immediate Use Steam Sterilizaion documentation should include - Answer -the name of
the patient for which the items were sterilized, sterilizer number and cycle, and name of
the instrument sterilized
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