Test Your Knowledge On Microorganism Quiz
- 1.
Why is it important to evenly distribute large instuments in a set
- A.
The set is difficult to carry if the wight is unevenly distributed
- B.
It is easier for the end user to sort the instruments
- C.
Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
Correct Answer
C. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry -
- 2.
Which of the following best describes the overall role of the SPD
- A.
TO PROVIDE DIRECT PATIENT CARE
- B.
To provide dependable service to enhance patient care
- C.
To provide delivery of supplies
Correct Answer
B. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care -
- 3.
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants
- A.
OSHA
- B.
FDA
- C.
EPA
- D.
CDC
Correct Answer
C. EPA -
- 4.
MEDICAL GRADE kRAFT PAPER CANNOT BE USED WITH WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STERILIZATION PROCESSES
- A.
Steam
- B.
Ethylene oxide
- C.
Low temprature gas plasma
- D.
Peracetic acid
Correct Answer
C. Low temprature gas plasma -
- 5.
During cycle counts items that have a large dollar value but are not used frequently are classified as
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
Correct Answer
A. A -
- 6.
Anatomy is the science that deals with the ___ of body parts
- A.
Functions
- B.
Structure
- C.
Physiology
Correct Answer
B. Structure -
- 7.
Which of the following transports molicules within the cell
- A.
Flagella
- B.
Cilia
- C.
Cytoplasm
Correct Answer
C. Cytoplasm -
- 8.
Which of the following sets are considered high risk for special prion processing
- A.
Open heart set
- B.
Lapartotomy set
- C.
Craniotomy set
Correct Answer
C. Craniotomy set -
- 9.
Which of the following organs produces biles
- A.
Liver
- B.
Gallbladder
- C.
Pancreas
Correct Answer
A. Liver -
- 10.
Microorganisms are measured in
- A.
Millimeters
- B.
Microns
- C.
Inches
Correct Answer
B. Microns -
- 11.
With respect to righid sterilization container testing which term defines the sterilizer ability to sterilize under actual use conditions
- A.
Bilogical testing
- B.
Chemical monitoring
- C.
Maximum load testing
Correct Answer
C. Maximum load testing -
- 12.
What is the ideal human body temperature
- A.
96.8F
- B.
97.8F
- C.
99.0F
Correct Answer
C. 99.0F -
- 13.
What may be the cause of a blue stain on a scope in ortho phthaldehyde
- A.
Improper cleaning
- B.
Wrong temperature of the soulution
- C.
Inadequate soak time
Correct Answer
A. Improper cleaning -
- 14.
Which of the following is true of a capsule
- A.
It is more difficult to kill than a spore
- B.
It is resistant to heat and chemicals
- C.
It is easily killed by antibiotics
Correct Answer
B. It is resistant to heat and chemicals -
- 15.
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system
- A.
Circulatory
- B.
Respiratiory
- C.
Nervous
Correct Answer
B. Respiratiory -
- 16.
Ethics is the practice of
- A.
Dealing with what is bad
- B.
Doing the righ thing
- C.
Discussing patient issues with friends
Correct Answer
B. Doing the righ thing -
- 17.
A microorganism that is resting and has a hard shell like outer covering is
- A.
Flagella
- B.
Spore
- C.
Capsule
Correct Answer
B. Spore -
- 18.
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following
- A.
Spores
- B.
Virus
- C.
Prions
- D.
Pyrongens
Correct Answer
C. Prions -
- 19.
Nails, tissues, and money are examples of
- A.
Formites
- B.
Vehicles
- C.
Flagellae
Correct Answer
A. Formites -
- 20.
Cholera is transmitted by
- A.
Direct contact
- B.
Contaminated food and water
- C.
Droplet
Correct Answer
B. Contaminated food and water -
- 21.
In the final step of handwashing the finger should be rinsed with the fingertips
- A.
Downward
- B.
Up
- C.
Right
Correct Answer
B. Up -
- 22.
Waterless hand antiseptics dontain what percentage concentration of alcohol to make them most effective
- A.
25% to 49%
- B.
60% to 95%
- C.
50% to 100%
Correct Answer
B. 60% to 95% -
- 23.
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body system except
- A.
Storage of minerals
- B.
Growth of blood cells
- C.
Distribution of hormones
- D.
Protection of internal organs
Correct Answer
C. Distribution of hormones -
- 24.
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be
- A.
Leakproof
- B.
Metal
- C.
Glass
Correct Answer
A. Leakproof -
- 25.
Round or spherical bacteria are called
- A.
Cocci
- B.
Bacilli
- C.
Flagellae
Correct Answer
A. Cocci -
- 26.
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is called
- A.
Sorting
- B.
Sterilizing
- C.
Cleaning
- D.
Disinfection
Correct Answer
C. Cleaning -
- 27.
Ventilation in the decontamination area should be
- A.
Positive pressure with 10 air changes per hour
- B.
Negative pressure with 10 air changes per hour
- C.
Negative pressure with 10 air changes per minute
Correct Answer
B. Negative pressure with 10 air changes per hour -
- 28.
Which of the following should be cleaned daily
- A.
Floors and work surfaces
- B.
Walls and vents
- C.
Floor drains
Correct Answer
A. Floors and work surfaces -
- 29.
Whcih of the following is a true statement regarding the use of PPE in the decontamination area
- A.
Its use is optional
- B.
Failure to wear PPE can result in discilplinary action
- C.
Vinyl gloves are all that is needed for manual cleaning
Correct Answer
B. Failure to wear PPE can result in discilplinary action -
- 30.
Before a medical device is cleaned and processed
- A.
The manufactures instructions must be obtained
- B.
It must be checked for function
- C.
It must be approved by the electrician
Correct Answer
A. The manufactures instructions must be obtained -
- 31.
The minimum time needed for effective handwashing is
- A.
5 seconds
- B.
10 seconds
- C.
20 seconds
Correct Answer
B. 10 seconds -
- 32.
Which of the following is not a consideration when selecting a detergent
- A.
Quality of water
- B.
Water temperature
- C.
Cost of detergent
Correct Answer
C. Cost of detergent -
- 33.
The relative acidity of alkalinity of a soulution is referred to as its
- A.
PH
- B.
Fx
- C.
TMJ
Correct Answer
A. PH -
- 34.
Clostridium botulinum is harbored in
- A.
Air
- B.
Soil
- C.
Water
Correct Answer
B. Soil -
- 35.
The solution with a pH of 3 is
- A.
Neutral
- B.
Acidic
- C.
Alkaline
Correct Answer
B. Acidic -
- 36.
A solution with a pH of 7 is
- A.
Concentrated
- B.
Neutral
- C.
Acidic
Correct Answer
B. Neutral -
- 37.
Which of the following are major non living reseroirs of infectious diseases
- A.
Oil and water
- B.
Soil and water
- C.
Gas and oil
Correct Answer
B. Soil and water -
- 38.
Alkaline detergents are best for mechanical washers because of
- A.
The high water temperature used
- B.
A lack of friction in washing
- C.
The need to break down protein
Correct Answer
B. A lack of friction in washing -
- 39.
Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel instruments
- A.
Proteolytic enzyme detergent
- B.
Organic acid detergent
- C.
Organic alkaline detergent
Correct Answer
B. Organic acid detergent -
- 40.
One method of preventing biofilm formation on instruments is to
- A.
Soak the instruments overning in an enzyme soulution
- B.
Rinse the instruments with distilled water and dry them well
- C.
Use a chlorine based cleaner
Correct Answer
B. Rinse the instruments with distilled water and dry them well -
- 41.
A sonic irrigator is used to clean
- A.
Hinged instruments
- B.
Lumenend instruments
- C.
Sharp instruments
Correct Answer
B. Lumenend instruments -
- 42.
To reduce the potential for instrument corrosion the multi step process in a mechanical washer consists of
- A.
Regular rinse, alkaline wash, acid rinse
- B.
Alkaline wash, acid rinse, regular rinse
- C.
Acid rinse, alkaline wash, regular rinse
Correct Answer
B. Alkaline wash, acid rinse, regular rinse -
- 43.
Opened but unused instrument sets should be
- A.
Re-sterilized
- B.
Completly reprocessed
- C.
Repackaged and re-sterilized
Correct Answer
B. Completly reprocessed -
- 44.
If too many micrroorganisms remain on an item after the cleaning process
- A.
Disinfection process may not be effective
- B.
Disinfection process will not vary
- C.
Item will need to be sterilized and recleaned
Correct Answer
A. Disinfection process may not be effective -
- 45.
Which of the following are bacteriostatic and used for cleaning inanimate environmental surface and floors
- A.
Quaternary ammonium compounds
- B.
Halogen compounds
- C.
Glutaraldehyde formulations
Correct Answer
A. Quaternary ammonium compounds -
- 46.
What is the ceiling threshold limit value for glutaraldehyde
- A.
0.02 ppm
- B.
0.05 ppm
- C.
0.5 ppm
Correct Answer
B. 0.05 ppm -
- 47.
Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to regulate body temperature
- A.
Continuous passive motion device
- B.
Hypo/hyperthermia machine
- C.
Patient controlled analgesia pimp
Correct Answer
B. Hypo/hyperthermia machine -
- 48.
Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to prevent the formation of blood clots
- A.
Continuous passive motion device
- B.
sequential compression device
- C.
Patient controlled analgesia pimp
Correct Answer
B. sequential compression device -
- 49.
Which series of stainless steel is used to manufactue osteotomes
- A.
200
- B.
300
- C.
400
- D.
500
Correct Answer
C. 400 -
- 50.
Instrument should be placed in the lubricant solution and then
- A.
Room air dried
- B.
Wiped off with a dry towel
- C.
Rinsed with treated water
Correct Answer
A. Room air dried -
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