Test Your Knowledge On Microorganism Quiz
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Ethics is the practice of
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Dealing with what is bad
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Doing the righ thing
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Discussing patient issues with friends
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The relative acidity of alkalinity of a soulution is referred to as its
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PH
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Fx
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TMJ
Correct Answer
A. pH -
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Whcih of the following is a true statement regarding the use of PPE in the decontamination area
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Its use is optional
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Failure to wear PPE can result in discilplinary action
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Vinyl gloves are all that is needed for manual cleaning
Correct Answer
A. Failure to wear PPE can result in discilplinary action -
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Anyone entering the preparation area must
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Sign in
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Wear proper attire
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Be an employer
Correct Answer
A. Wear proper attire -
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Microorganisms are measured in
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Millimeters
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Microns
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Inches
Correct Answer
A. Microns -
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OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be
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Leakproof
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Metal
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Glass
Correct Answer
A. Leakproof -
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Which of the following should be cleaned daily
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Floors and work surfaces
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Walls and vents
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Floor drains
Correct Answer
A. Floors and work surfaces -
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Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to regulate body temperature
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Continuous passive motion device
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Hypo/hyperthermia machine
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Patient controlled analgesia pimp
Correct Answer
A. Hypo/hyperthermia machine -
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Before a medical device is cleaned and processed
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The manufactures instructions must be obtained
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It must be checked for function
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It must be approved by the electrician
Correct Answer
A. The manufactures instructions must be obtained -
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Effective sterilization begins with
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Through cleaning
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Early transportation
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Enzymatics
Correct Answer
A. Through cleaning -
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Supplies should never be stored
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On wire carts
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In closed cabinet
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On the floor
Correct Answer
A. On the floor -
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Waterless hand antiseptics dontain what percentage concentration of alcohol to make them most effective
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25% to 49%
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60% to 95%
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50% to 100%
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A. 60% to 95% -
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A solution with a pH of 7 is
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Concentrated
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Neutral
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Acidic
Correct Answer
A. Neutral -
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Which of the following types of instrument is used to view internal organs through very small opening
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Endoscopic
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Powered
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Micro
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Self retaining
Correct Answer
A. Endoscopic -
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What is the first step to take when a instrument needs to be falsh sterilized
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Place the item in a peel pouch and seal
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Clean the instrument according to the manufacturer instruction
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Place a biological indicator in the sterilizer
Correct Answer
A. Clean the instrument according to the manufacturer instruction -
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Which of the following best describes the overall role of the SPD
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TO PROVIDE DIRECT PATIENT CARE
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To provide dependable service to enhance patient care
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To provide delivery of supplies
Correct Answer
A. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care -
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THE three basic shapes of microbes are round, spiral, and
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Straight
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Square
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Rod
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Oval
Correct Answer
A. Rod -
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Which of the following is not a consideration when selecting a detergent
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Quality of water
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Water temperature
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Cost of detergent
Correct Answer
A. Cost of detergent -
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Round or spherical bacteria are called
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Cocci
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Bacilli
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Flagellae
Correct Answer
A. Cocci -
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Opened but unused instrument sets should be
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Re-sterilized
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Completly reprocessed
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Repackaged and re-sterilized
Correct Answer
A. Completly reprocessed -
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Which of the fololowing should be cut with dissecting scissors
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Suture
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Wire
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Tissue
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Dressing
Correct Answer
A. Tissue -
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Instruments should never be
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Engraved
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Taped
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Color bonded
Correct Answer
A. Engraved -
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Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants
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OSHA
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FDA
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EPA
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CDC
Correct Answer
A. EPA -
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A sonic irrigator is used to clean
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Hinged instruments
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Lumenend instruments
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Sharp instruments
Correct Answer
A. Lumenend instruments -
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Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to prevent the formation of blood clots
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Continuous passive motion device
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sequential compression device
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Patient controlled analgesia pimp
Correct Answer
A. sequential compression device -
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Why is it important to evenly distribute large instuments in a set
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The set is difficult to carry if the wight is unevenly distributed
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It is easier for the end user to sort the instruments
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Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
Correct Answer
A. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry -
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Anatomy is the science that deals with the ___ of body parts
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Functions
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Structure
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Physiology
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A. Structure -
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One method of preventing biofilm formation on instruments is to
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Soak the instruments overning in an enzyme soulution
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Rinse the instruments with distilled water and dry them well
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Use a chlorine based cleaner
Correct Answer
A. Rinse the instruments with distilled water and dry them well -
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Where should the chemical indicator be placed when sterilizing two large basins
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In the top basin
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In the top and bottom basins
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In the bottom
Correct Answer
A. In the top and bottom basins -
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Cholera is transmitted by
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Direct contact
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Contaminated food and water
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Droplet
Correct Answer
A. Contaminated food and water -
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Which of the following are major non living reseroirs of infectious diseases
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Oil and water
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Soil and water
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Gas and oil
Correct Answer
A. Soil and water -
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Which area is the first to accept responsibility for all supplies in the facility
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Receiving
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Requisitioning
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Distribution
Correct Answer
A. Receiving -
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Ventilation in the decontamination area should be
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Positive pressure with 10 air changes per hour
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Negative pressure with 10 air changes per hour
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Negative pressure with 10 air changes per minute
Correct Answer
A. Negative pressure with 10 air changes per hour -
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The temperature and humidity in sterile processing area should be checked
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Each shift
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Daily
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Weekly
Correct Answer
A. Daily -
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Which of the following must be made available to distribution personnel
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A map of the facility
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Dedicated locker rooms
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Policies and procedures for correct handling of sterile supplies
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Computerized inventory and distribution system
Correct Answer
A. Policies and procedures for correct handling of sterile supplies -
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Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system
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Circulatory
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Respiratiory
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Nervous
Correct Answer
A. Respiratiory -
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Nails, tissues, and money are examples of
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Formites
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Vehicles
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Flagellae
Correct Answer
A. Formites -
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Which of the following is an example of a flexible endoscope
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Colonoscope
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Arthroscope
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Resectoscope
Correct Answer
A. Colonoscope -
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The need for frequent reprocessing can be minimized by
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Proper stock rotation
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Ordering more supplies
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Using plastic bags for dust covers
Correct Answer
A. Proper stock rotation -
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What is the coldest part of the sterilizer
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Drain line
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Back top
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Center
Correct Answer
A. Drain line -
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Which of the following sets are considered high risk for special prion processing
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Open heart set
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Lapartotomy set
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Craniotomy set
Correct Answer
A. Craniotomy set -
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Clostridium botulinum is harbored in
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Air
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Soil
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Water
Correct Answer
A. Soil -
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When should laparoscopic instrument be reassembled for sterilization
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Before ultrasonic cleaing
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When recommended by manufacture
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Immediately after ultrasonic cleaning
Correct Answer
A. When recommended by manufacture -
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The drain line basket in a stem sterilizer should be cleaned
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Weekly
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Daily
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Monthly
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Quarterly
Correct Answer
A. Daily -
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What may be the cause of a blue stain on a scope in ortho phthaldehyde
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Improper cleaning
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Wrong temperature of the soulution
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Inadequate soak time
Correct Answer
A. Improper cleaning -
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In the final step of handwashing the finger should be rinsed with the fingertips
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Downward
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Up
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Right
Correct Answer
A. Up -
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All of the following play a role in how bones support other body system except
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Storage of minerals
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Growth of blood cells
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Distribution of hormones
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Protection of internal organs
Correct Answer
A. Distribution of hormones -
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What is the purpose of a tungsten carbide insert on a needle holder
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To hold smaller needles
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To allow easier inspection for cleanliness
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To hold the sutere needle better
Correct Answer
A. To hold the sutere needle better -
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In the sterile storage area the ventilation system must be under
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The sprinklers
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Positive pressure
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Negative pressure
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The air conditioner
Correct Answer
A. Positive pressure -
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