CSPD CST Chapter 21
Chapter 21
- 1.Gas cylinders should be stored and transported in the upright position
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.If you are exposed to body fluids or chemicals, notify your supervisor before you go home at the end of your shift
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.Sterile preparation and sterilization areas pose no risk of injury to central service techs
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.OSHA has established the PEL for ethylene oxide as 1PPM over an 8 hour TWA*
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.You would find physical data relating to a chemical on its MSDS sheet
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.Loss of the central service department's water supply would be an example of an internal disaster
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.Sterilization load recalls should only be made if patients develop infections
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.If an injury seems insignificant, there is no need to report it
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.Once central servec techs have been made aware of the hazards they face in the work area, they are responsible for working safely and following safety guidlines
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.When possible ethylene oxide sterilizers should be located in a separate area from work areas
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.Which of the following is not required for sharps safety
- A.
Dispose of all single single use sharps in an appropriate container
- B.
Never use your fingers to remove a blade from a scalpel
- C.
Wash all disposable sharps before discarding them
- D.
Separate reusable sharps from other instruments when processing
- 12.The unit of measure used to describe the amount of ETO in the air is called
- A.
TWA
- B.
STEL
- C.
PEL
- D.
PPM
- 13.What is burning in a class c fire*
- A.
Wood or paper
- B.
Cloth or plastic
- C.
Flammable liquid
- D.
Energized electrical equipment
- 14.Ergonomic injuries
- A.
Are not a concern for central service employees
- B.
Are rare in today's work enviroment
- C.
Are a risk factor for persons who perform repetitive or physical work
- D.
Happen only in the office settin
- 15.Secondary containers of chemicals
- A.
Must be labeled with a copy of the original manufacturers label or a generic label that identifies hazard warnings and directions
- B.
Must be labeled with a permanent marker and must state the chemicals name and designated storage location
- C.
Secondary containers of chemicals are not allowed in healthcare facilities
- D.
There are no restrictions for secondary container labels at this time
- 16.Material safety data sheets are provided by
- A.
OSHA
- B.
The FDA
- C.
The Risk Managment department
- D.
The product manufacturer
- 17.A molecular reaction that creates an uncontrolled release of energy os called
- A.
Combustion
- B.
Polymerization
- C.
Vapor density
- D.
Fire
- 18.100% ethylene oxide gas conisters should be stored*
- A.
In a chemical storage cabinet
- B.
Outside
- C.
In a refrigerator
- D.
In a chamber heated to 75 degrees
- 19.Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids*
- A.
Type A
- B.
Type B
- C.
Type C
- D.
Type D
- 20.Which of the following information is not included on an MSDS
- A.
Special precautions
- B.
Physical data
- C.
Required inventory levels
- D.
Product identification
- 21.Most stated require that ethylene oxide be vented into an emission control device to prevent the gas from entering the atmosphere
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 22.A plane crash is an example of an external disaster
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 23.Disposable items increase combustible load in a healthcare facility
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 24.It is the responsibility of all healthcare workers to report incidents or accidents that involve patients
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 25.When transporting a cart of sterilized items from the ethylene oxide sterilizer to the aerator, you should push it, instead of pulling it to avoid inhaling ethylene oxide fumes*
- A.
True
- B.
False
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