CST Chapter 10 Quiz

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1.

The use of heat to kill all microorganisms except spores is called
- A.
  
  Sterilization
- B.
  
  Thermal disinfection
- C.
  
  High level disinfection
- D.
  
  Mehcanical disinfection
2.

These chemicals are used on animate to slow the growth of microorganisms
- A.
  
  Glutaraldehydes
- B.
  
  Disinfectants
- C.
  
  Halogens
- D.
  
  Antiseptics
3.

Items that are introduced directly into the bloodstream or other normally steril areas of the body are classified as
- A.
  
  Critical items
- B.
  
  Semi critical items
- C.
  
  Non critical items
- D.
  
  Equipment
4.

The process by which all forms of microorganisms are completely destryed is called
- A.
  
  High level disinfection
- B.
  
  Thermal disinfection
- C.
  
  Sterilization
- D.
  
  Chemical disinfection
5.

Iodophors are a member of this disinfectant family
- A.
  
  Intermediate to low level disinfectants
- B.
  
  Intermediate to high level disinfectants
- C.
  
  High level disinfectants
- D.
  
  Sterilants
6.

Which of the following are classified as high level disinfectants
- A.
  
  Glutaraldehyde and phenolics
- B.
  
  Glutaraldehyde and OPA
- C.
  
  Quaternary ammonium compounds and phenolics
- D.
  
  Halogens and OPA
7.

Thermal disinfection is accomplished using
- A.
  
  Heated chemicals
- B.
  
  Heated glurataldehyde
- C.
  
  Prolonged high pressure steam
- D.
  
  Heated water
8.

How long must alcohol remain in wet contact with an item to achieve a reasonable level of disinfection
- A.
  
  3 min
- B.
  
  5 min
- C.
  
  10 min
- D.
  
  20 min
9.

Which of the following would be the best choice for high level disinfection of instruments
- A.
  
  Phenolics
- B.
  
  Chlorine
- C.
  
  Iodophors
- D.
  
  OPA
10.

Items need to be cleaned before they are sterilized but they do not need to be cleaned before they are disfinected
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

When liquid chemicals are labeled as both a high level disinfectant and a sterilant the time required to acheive sterilization is longer than the time required to achieve high level disinfectionn
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Mechanical washers and washer decontaminators are regulated by the CDC
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

All liquid dinsinfectants are capable of sterilization if their exposre time is increased
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

Log books chould be maintained when using glutaraldehyde and OPA
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False