The Ultimate IAHCSMM Quiz: Questions & Answers
IAHCSMM Or The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management is the reputed association that represents healthcare Sterile Processing (SP) professionals across the world. Here is a quiz that consists of questions from the IAHCSMM book. Take the quiz to test your knowledge and learn more along the way.
- 1.Instruments with lumens should be soaked in a horizontal position.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.The mechanical process by which an ultrasonic cleaner works is called cavitation.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.To prevent aerosols, items should be brushed below the surface of the water.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.Automatic washers clean using a spray-force action called inpingement.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.Instruments received from Surgery and tagged for repair do not need to be cleaned until they come back from repair.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a mechanical cleaning process.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.There are currently no methods available to verify cleaning process outcomes.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.Infectious medical waste is regulated by the EPA
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.Horziontal work surfaces in the decontamination area should be cleaned and disinfected once per day.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.PPE should be changed immediately if it becomes soaked with blood or other infectious material.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.What is the preferred pH for detergents used for most cleaning processes?
- A.
Low pH
- B.
High pH
- C.
Neutral pH
- D.
It depends on the water temperature and exposure time.
- 12.Which of the following is an example of regulated medical waste?
- A.
Discarded sterilization wraps
- B.
Blood-soaked sponges
- C.
Used copier toner cartridges
- D.
General trash from the surgery department
- 13.Which of the following statements about the use of mechanical washers is NOT true?
- A.
Multi-level trays should be separated
- B.
Trays with lids should be opened
- C.
Instruments should be disassembled and opened
- D.
All items should be washed on the same cycle
- 14.Water must be degassed each time the ultrasonic cleaner's tank is changed, because
- A.
Excess bubbles from filling reduce the energy of the cavitation process
- B.
Excess bubbles reduce the effectiveness of the detergent
- C.
Excess bubbles decreased the temperature of the tank
- D.
Excess bubbles make it difficult to see items being cleaned.
- 15.Specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard is called:
- A.
Restricted Apparel
- B.
Safety Apparel
- C.
Hazard Equipment
- D.
Personal Protective Equipment
- 16.Written cleaning instructions for surgical instruments should be provided by:
- A.
The mechanical washer manufacturer
- B.
The instrument manufacturer
- C.
The detergent manufacturer
- D.
The healthcare facility
- 17.Pyrogens:
- A.
Are fever-producing substances
- B.
Are microorganisms that have survived sterilization
- C.
Cause CJD
- D.
Are soiled particles
- 18.Softened water:
- A.
Increases the likelihood of mineral scale deposits
- B.
Decreases the likelihood of mineral scale deposits
- C.
In not compatible with detergents
- D.
Can cause rusting of metal substances
- 19.The desired solution for cleaning instruments is:
- A.
Soap
- B.
Steam
- C.
A disinfectant
- D.
A detergent
- 20.These are used to breakdown fatty tissue on instruments:
- A.
Protease enzymes
- B.
Lipase enzymes
- C.
Amylase enzymes
- D.
Neutral pH cleaners
- 21.To prevent coagulation of proteins, water temperature should be:
- A.
Below 43°C (110°F)
- B.
Above 43°C (110°F)
- C.
Below 100°C (212°F)
- D.
Below 24°C (75°F)
- 22.Instrument lubrication is performed:
- A.
Immediately before use
- B.
After sterilization
- C.
After cleaning
- D.
Before cleaning
- 23.Aluminum items should be cleaned:
- A.
Using a circular motion
- B.
Using a to and fro motion with the grain
- C.
Using a stiff metal brush
- D.
Using a water spray
- 24.Powered surgical instruments:
- A.
Can not be immersed
- B.
Can be immersed
- C.
Should be cleaned at the point of use
- D.
Should be cleaned using a mechanical washer
- 25.The use of heat to kill microorganisms, expect spores.
- A.
Sterilization
- B.
Thermal Disinfection
Questions: 100 | Attempts: 14748 | Last updated: Dec 10, 2019
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