IAHCSMM Trivia Quiz
There are a lot of tools that are used in a health facility and they should only be handled by someone who is equipped to do so. In this regard, people are required to pass the IAHCSMM exams and get a certification to prove how skilled they are when it comes to material management. Looking for a way to refresh your memory? Why don’t you take this IAKCSMM trivia!
- 1.
All soiled instruments and materials are received from the user units into the Central Service ______ area.
- A.
Preparation
- B.
Decontamination
- C.
Sterilization
Correct Answer
B. Decontamination -
- 2.
All medical terms consist of each of the following word elements: prefix, root and suffix.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 3.
The purpose of a prefix is to alter or modify the meaning of the root element.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 4.
There are two parts to the ear: the outer ear and the inner ear.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 5.
A function of the digestive system is to convert food into energy for the body.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 6.
The gastrointestinal tract is one portal of entry used by an infectious agent to enter a susceptible host.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
Which of the following is not an example of surgical aesepsis?
- A.
Sterilization of instruments
- B.
Asset management
- C.
Operating room techniques to prevent contamination of sterile instruments
Correct Answer
B. Asset management -
- 8.
Given the word, "hemigastrectomy", which element of that word is the root?
- A.
Hemi
- B.
Gastro
- C.
Ectomy
Correct Answer
B. Gastro -
- 9.
Which of the following glands is located at the base of the brain and is considered the "master gland"?
- A.
Pituitary
- B.
Thyroid
- C.
Adrenal
Correct Answer
A. Pituitary -
- 10.
Which of the following is the circular opening of the eye which controls the amount of light which enters the eye?
- A.
Iris
- B.
Pupil
- C.
Cornea
Correct Answer
B. Pupil -
- 11.
Cells are the basic units of all living organisms and are the smallest element that can live, grow and reproduce.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 12.
A virus can move by means of its flagella.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 13.
What type of bacteria develops spores?
- A.
Gram-positive
- B.
Gram-negative
- C.
Both of the above
Correct Answer
C. Both of the above -
- 14.
Bacteria that cause diseases are called
- A.
Aerobic
- B.
Thermophillic
- C.
Pathogenic
Correct Answer
C. Pathogenic -
- 15.
What percentage of microorganisms are harmful to humans because they can grow at approximately human body temperature?
- A.
1%
- B.
2%
- C.
3%
Correct Answer
A. 1% -
- 16.
What type of hepatitis vaccine is strongly recommended for most healthcare workers?
- A.
Hepatitis A
- B.
Hepatitis B
- C.
Hepatitis D
Correct Answer
B. Hepatitis B -
- 17.
Eliminating the infectious agent will interrupt the transmission of an infectious disease.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 18.
In Central Service, the term, "customers" includes anyone who utilizes the departments services.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 19.
The part of the cell that controls cell function is the:
- A.
Nucleus
- B.
Cytoplasm
- C.
Capsule
Correct Answer
A. Nucleus -
- 20.
Healthy people carry bacteria.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 21.
Involuntary muscles
- A.
Work without consciousness
- B.
Work only when commanded
- C.
Are not necessary
Correct Answer
A. Work without consciousness -
- 22.
Rod-Shaped bacteria are classified as
- A.
Coccus
- B.
Bacillus
- C.
Anhydrous
Correct Answer
B. Bacillus -
- 23.
Air pressure in the decontamination area should be negative in relation to surrounding areas.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 24.
In medical terminology, the purpose of a combining vowel is to:
- A.
Tell the primary meaning of a word
- B.
Enhance pronounciation
- C.
Make easier to spell
Correct Answer
B. Enhance pronounciation -
- 25.
Chemical indicators are FDA _____ devices.
- A.
Class I
- B.
Class II
- C.
Class III
Correct Answer
B. Class II -
- 26.
Watches and other jewelery should not be worn in the Central Service department work areas because:
- A.
They harbor bacteria
- B.
They are expensive
- C.
They may be stolen
Correct Answer
A. They harbor bacteria -
- 27.
Which of the following is a system used to treat the final rinse water used for cleaning?
- A.
Water conductivity
- B.
Reverse osmosis
- C.
Deionization
Correct Answer
C. Deionization -
- 28.
Medical Device reporting is regulated by the:
- A.
NFPA
- B.
FDA
- C.
EPA
Correct Answer
B. FDA -
- 29.
Microorganisms reproduce by a process called:
- A.
Repopulation
- B.
Binary fission
- C.
Bilateral reproduction
Correct Answer
B. Binary fission -
- 30.
Purified water should have a ph of _____.
- A.
4.5-5.5
- B.
5.5-6.5
- C.
6.5-7.5
Correct Answer
C. 6.5-7.5 -
- 31.
Manufacturers of new Class I devices must obtain pre-market approval (PMA) from the FDA by submitting PMA applications with extensive test data to demonstrate the safety/effectiveness of their products.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 32.
Which of the following can be removed from water when a reverse osmosis process is used?
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Pyrogens
- C.
Endotoxins
- D.
All the above
Correct Answer
D. All the above -
- 33.
Failure to perform soiled pickup round as scheduled can lead to equipment shortages.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 34.
A mode of bacterial transmission that would take place when an infectious agent was transmitted through an intem such as food or water is called:
- A.
Contact
- B.
Common vehicle
- C.
Vector-borne
Correct Answer
B. Common vehicle -
- 35.
Agency which may intervene in a matter of worker protection even if there are no specific regulations covering the situation.
- A.
OSHA
- B.
AAORN
- C.
FDA
Correct Answer
A. OSHA -
- 36.
The main theory of Standard Precautions is that:
- A.
Patients in high risk categories may be infectious
- B.
Patients may pose a risk of infection whether they have been diagnosed with an infectious disease or not
- C.
Patients diagnosed with a specific disease may be infectious
Correct Answer
B. Patients may pose a risk of infection whether they have been diagnosed with an infectious disease or not -
- 37.
When it is necessary to transport soiled items between facilities using a truck or van, facilities must consult U.S. Department of Transportation, as well as state and local laws for transporting biohazard items.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 38.
Floors in the Central Service department should be:
- A.
Wet-mopped daily
- B.
Wet-mopped weekly
- C.
Swept daily
Correct Answer
A. Wet-mopped daily -
- 39.
The absence of microorganisms that cause disease is called:
- A.
Infection protection
- B.
Infection control
- C.
Aesepsis
Correct Answer
C. Aesepsis -
- 40.
Standards and regulations help set levels of ______ in Central Service departments
- A.
Quality
- B.
Safety
- C.
Effeciency
- D.
All the above
Correct Answer
D. All the above -
- 41.
Healthcare Regulations and Standards provide consistency of departmental activities by outlining:
- A.
Minimal performance standards
- B.
Equal pay practices
- C.
Productivity time lines
- D.
All the above
Correct Answer
A. Minimal performance standards -
- 42.
Water softeners are used to remove ____ in the water.
- A.
Iron an pyrogens
- B.
Calcium and magnesium
- C.
Chloride and iron
Correct Answer
B. Calcium and magnesium -
- 43.
To impede the growth of bacteria, soil on used instruments should be allowed to dry.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 44.
It is acceptable to transport soiled and clean items at the same time in the same cart if they are placed on separate shelves.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 45.
The human resources tool that identifies major tasks performed by persons in specific positions is called a:
- A.
Job duty list
- B.
Job specification
- C.
Job description
Correct Answer
C. Job description -
- 46.
Bacteria that are often pathogenic to humans because they grow well at body temperature are called:
- A.
Mesophiles
- B.
Thermophiles
- C.
Anaerobic
Correct Answer
A. Mesophiles -
- 47.
The largest customer of Central Service is:
- A.
The ER
- B.
The OR
- C.
Material Management
Correct Answer
B. The OR -
- 48.
Which of the following is true about microorganisms?
- A.
All microorganisms are harmful to humans
- B.
Microorganisms are necessary for life
- C.
Healthy humans do not carry microorganisms
Correct Answer
B. Microorganisms are necessary for life -
- 49.
The organization that sets recommended practices and standards for sterilization is:
- A.
AAMI
- B.
FDA
- C.
SGNA
Correct Answer
A. AAMI -
- 50.
Detergents and disinfectants are virtually the same thing.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
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