What Do You Know About Sterile Processing?
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What do you know about sterile processing? In a hospital setting, it is important to ensure that the equipment used for some of the procedures is clean and does not offer the chance for a patient to get something into their body system that’s will harm them or their organs. Think you can tackle the exam? Take it up and keep a lookout for others like it.
- 1.Which of the following statement is correct?
- A.
Cleaning and decontamination are the same process.
- B.
You can clean an item without decontaminating it.
- C.
You can decontaminate an item without cleaning it.
- D.
Decontamination should occur before cleaning.
- 2.Does successful sterilization begin with?
- A.
Cleaning
- B.
Decontaminaion
- C.
Packing
- D.
Sterilization
- 3.The first thing to do when cleaning a device is to?
- A.
Use the correct detergent
- B.
Use the correct disinfectant
- C.
Follow the device manufacturer's instruction
- D.
Follow the Supervisor's instructions
- 4.A Pyrogen is a?
- A.
Fever inducing organism
- B.
Antibiotic resistantorganism
- C.
Virus
- D.
Prion
- 5.A biofilm can form in any?
- A.
Sterile water enviroment
- B.
Non-sterile water enviroment
- C.
Enzyme foam product
- D.
Enzyme gel product
- 6.When transporting soiled materials, they should be?
- A.
Contained in a closed cart, covered bin.
- B.
Contained in an open cart, clear plastic bags.
- C.
Contained in a closed cart or mesh pans.
- D.
Contained in a closed cart, covered bin and identified with a biohazard label.
- 7.When loading mechanical washers in the decontamination area, which type of personal protective is not required?
- A.
Fluid resistant gown
- B.
Fluid resistant face mask
- C.
Extra protective gloves
- D.
Face shield
- 8.The detergent best suited for heavy orthopedic soils is?
- A.
Neutral pH detergent
- B.
Proteolytic enzyme detergent
- C.
Lipolytic enyzmatic detergent
- D.
Acid detergent
- 9.One of the most important factors in successful cleaning of lumened devices is?
- A.
Selection of an enzyme detergent
- B.
Selection of the correct diameter and length cleaning brush
- C.
Use of ultrasonic cleaner
- D.
Use of peroxide
- 10.To remove stubborn stains from instruments it is recommended to use?
- A.
Bon Ami Cleaner
- B.
Teflon cleaning sponges
- C.
Non-Abrasive cleaner
- D.
Wire brush
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