Iahcsmm45
45 Questions
Settings
-
+
Questions and Answers
- 1.If the Flash sterilization load consists of a single instrument comprised of metal and without lumens, a ___________ cycle at 270deg F (132deg C) should be used.
- A.
3 min
- B.
4 min
- C.
5 min
- D.
10 min
- 2.If the load includes complex or lumened instruments, mixed materials, or multiple instruments, a ____________ cycle at 270deg F (132deg C) should be used.
- A.
3 min
- B.
4 min
- C.
5 min
- D.
10 min
- 3.Unlike gravity flash cycles, pre-vacuum flash cycles are standard sterilization cycles with a limited drying time.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.Pre-set pre-vacuum flash cycle drying time helps decrease steam in the chamber and does dry the instruments.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.Non-porous and porous items within wraps, pouches, or containers can be sterilized in pre-vacuum cycles if the appropiate times and temperatures are used for each.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.The Express cycle is preset by the manufacturer for __________ minutes at 270deg F with _________ minutes of trying time and a total cycle of __________ minutes.
- A.
3, 4 and 10
- B.
4, 3 and 12
- C.
8, 5 and 10
- D.
None of the above
- 7.The Express cycle is a just-in-time process and has a shelf life.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.Up to _______ percent of the micro-organisms on an instrument can be removed with thorough cleaning.
- A.
95
- B.
97
- C.
99
- D.
100
- 9.There is no national recommendation for how long Central Sterile Dept needs to maintain cycle records.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.They style of sterilizer use a repeated sequence of steam flush and pressure pulse to remove air form the sterilizer chamber to process materials.
- A.
Gravity Air
- B.
Dynamic Air
- C.
SFPP
- D.
Flash
- 11.The process of sterilizing an items that is packaged is known as Flash Sterilization
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.The process of sterilizing an item that is not packaged is known as Terminal Sterilization.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.To unload a sterilizer, crack the door, and wait __________ minutes (if a vacuum unit) or _____________ minutes (if a gravity sterilizer) to assure proper evaporation and drying.
- A.
8 and 15 to 20
- B.
15 and 8 to 15
- C.
10 and 10 to 20
- D.
10 and 25 to 30
- 14.The most widely used temperature for dry heat sterilization is a minimum of 320deg F for preferably, two hours.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 15.Sterilization______________ indicators help to confirm that package have been properly exposed to the sterilization process, and can be the first sign of a process error.
- A.
Process
- B.
Chemical
- C.
Guaze strips
- D.
None of the above
- 16.Some chemical indicators are often the first performance test the user sees upon opening a sterile package.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 17.The amount of time required to kill 90% of the microorganisms present is known as:
- A.
Terminalization
- B.
Sterility
- C.
D-Values
- D.
None of the above
- 18.There are two types of sterile solutions:____________ and external solutions.
- A.
Internal
- B.
Parenteral
- C.
Compound
- D.
None of the above
- 19.USP-NF states packaging requirements for purified water.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 20.Quality Assurance for EtO has process monitors that consists of the "4 R's": Run, Read, Record and ___________.
- A.
Re-act
- B.
Resolve
- C.
Retain
- D.
Revert
- 21.EtO inactivates microbes by a process called__________, which seek out specific proteins in microbes to which to react.
- A.
Alkylation
- B.
Oxidation
- C.
Treboridation
- D.
None of the above
- 22.The amount of Eto that remains inside materials after sterilization is called the residual.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 23.Mixed EtO systems operates under a vacuum, while 100% EtO systems operate under pressure.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 24.EtO Personnel Monitoring records must be kept for 30 years after an employee has completed the last EtO-related task.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 25.Hydrogen peroxide does not have the same inherent penetration capabilities as EtO, nor is it nearly as soluble in most materials.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 26.Ozone is generated within the equipment so there is no need to handle sterilant containers for Ozone Sterilizers.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 27.Which of the following is not an ergonomic stressor?
- A.
Vibration
- B.
Repetition
- C.
Awkward positions
- D.
None of the above
- 28._________ involves methods used to assess the risks of a specific activity, and to develop a program to reduce losses from exposure to them.
- A.
Risk Management
- B.
Ergonomics
- C.
Central Supply
- D.
All the above
- 29.Fire extinguishers appropriate to the hazards that is present. If the fire involved flammable liquid which type of extinguisher would you use?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
- 30.MSDS contains important information about hazardous materials that employee must know to work safely with any given material.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 31.A molecular reaction that creates an uncontrolled release of energy is known as:
- A.
Polymerization
- B.
Molecular Fission
- C.
Molecular Fusion
- D.
None of the above
- 32.A disease, one that occurs more or less continuously throughout a community is known as:
- A.
Epidemic
- B.
Endemic
- C.
Transdemic
- D.
None of the Above
- 33.Specialized words or phrases known only by persons working in a position is known as Jargon.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 34.The Department of Veteran's Affairs has its own certification programs and does not follow AAMI guidelines.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 35.Two basic types of dry heat sterilizers are used in dental offices, which are oven type and ____________.
- A.
Rapid Heat transfer
- B.
Superheated Heat
- C.
Thermal Nucleur
- D.
None of the above
- 36.Accreditation is a mandatory process by which an organization measures the quality of its services and performance against nationally recognized standards.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 37.Insulin is a hormone that increases the level of sugar in the blood.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 38.Glucagon is a hormone that decreases the blood sugar level.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 39.Bacteria that grows best in the cold is known as:
- A.
Thermophiles
- B.
Mesophiles
- C.
Psychrophiles
- D.
None of the above
- 40.Chemicals that hold hard water minerals in solution, and prevent soaps or detergents from reacting with the minerals is known as:
- A.
Chelating agents
- B.
Sequesting agents
- C.
Wetting agents
- D.
None of the above
- 41.Chemicals that remove or inactivate hard water minerals are known as:
- A.
Chelating agents
- B.
Sequesting agents
- C.
Wetting agents
- D.
None of the above
- 42.One can clean without sterilizing, but one cannot sterilize without cleaning.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 43.One can clean without disinfecting, but one cannot disinfect without cleaning.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 44.A chemical process applied during instrument manufacture that provides a corrosion-resistant finish by forming a thin transparent oxide film is known as:
- A.
Pastuerization
- B.
Passivation
- C.
Polymorphisate
- D.
None of the above
- 45.To test the sharpness of chisels and osteotomes, a CS tech would use_______________.
- A.
Sharpening Stone
- B.
Plastic dowel rod
- C.
Steel rod
- D.
None of the above
Back to top