Supervisor Certification Examination Study Guide
CERTIFICATION BOARD FOR STERILE PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION
- 1.In order to develop a budget for replacement instruments on procedural trays, the SPD Supervisor must gather information on the item specifications including.
- A.
Quality, price and usage rates.
- B.
Finish, type of metal and history of usage.
- C.
Quality, pricing history and usage rate.
- D.
Loss rate, usage rate, manufacturer's discount.
- 2.The hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) component in an Ethylene Oxide (EtO) sterilant mixture is used to
- A.
Increase the sterilization efficiency
- B.
Reduce the environmental impact potential
- C.
Increase the exposure time and humidity
- D.
Reduce the flammability and explosive potential
- 3.Staphylococcal infections, typhoid fever, streptococcal infections, tuberculosis and syphilis are examples of diseases caused by
- A.
Pathogenic organisms
- B.
Anaerobic vector
- C.
Inorganic fomites
- D.
Aerobic cephalopods
- 4.Which sterilization method would be most appropriate for petrolatum gauze dressings
- A.
Steam
- B.
Ethylene Oxide
- C.
Dry heat
- D.
Peracetic acid
- 5.Muslin that is used as a surgical wrap should have a minimum thread count of
- A.
110 threads per square inch
- B.
140 threads per square inch
- C.
165 threads per square inch
- D.
180 threads per square inch
- 6.Which of the following is NOT recommended for use in wrapping materials for EtO sterilization?
- A.
Regunerated cellulose
- B.
Cotton
- C.
Polyvinylchloride (PVC)
- D.
Polyester
- 7.The room temperature range in a sterile storage area should fall between?
- A.
55-65 F.
- B.
60-72 F.
- C.
65-75 F.
- D.
68-75 F.
- 8.The FIRST action to take if a fire occurs in the SPD is to?
- A.
Throw water on the fire.
- B.
Remove the burning object.
- C.
Immediately leave the area.
- D.
Activate the alarm
- 9.The PRIMARY goal of a good supply distribution system for patient care areas is that supplies and equipment are?
- A.
Charged to the unit prior to delivery.
- B.
Grouped according to thier use at each unit.
- C.
Transported, with minimum handling, to the requesting unit.
- D.
Delivered directly from the facility warehouse to the requesting unit.
- 10.Positive pressure is required in a sterile storage area to ensure that.
- A.
Air flow from a clean area to other less clean areas.
- B.
The ventilation system is dedicated to that storage area only.
- C.
There is a separating ventilation barrier for that storage area only.
- D.
Close shelving is used in that storage area, preventing the need for positive air flow.
- 11.A reusable medical device is
- A.
A device that has been investigated and cleared by facility's Risk Management Department for reuse
- B.
A device that has been biologically monitored and quarantined according to the manufacturer's reccommendations.
- C.
A device that is manufactured with the intent of multiple patient use.
- D.
A single use device that will not come in contact with a patient.
- 12.According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), heathcare facilities must strive to provide employment for the disabled by providing.
- A.
Medically related pre-employment physicals.
- B.
Reasonable accommodations within a specific work place.
- C.
Priority for hiring in specific work areas.
- D.
Position and job tasks to accommodate the disabled.
- 13.Distilled or Deionized water is used in the decontamination process as a final rinse for surgical instruments because it?
- A.
Contains no mineral or additives.
- B.
Provides lubrication.
- C.
Adds a protective coating.
- D.
Kills the remaining bioburden.
- 14.Ethylene Oxide (Eto) is considered hazardous in the workplace for all of the following reasons EXCEPT that it is?
- A.
A carcinogen
- B.
Colorless at room temperature and cannot be smelled until the concentration reaches 700 ppm.
- C.
Heavier than air and therefore difficult to ventilate.
- D.
Often mixed with hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCS).
- 15.After four hours of work in one area of SPD, the Supervisor asks the technician to move to another work area. Which one of the following movements would require a removal of personal protective equipment?
- A.
Sterilization to Sterile Storage.
- B.
Instrument Assembly to Decontamination.
- C.
Sterile Storage to Instrument Assembly.
- D.
Decontamination to Sterilization.
- 16.The organism used as biological indicator to test both steam and EtO sterilizers belongs to which family of bacteria?
- A.
Clostridium
- B.
Streptococcus
- C.
Staphylococcus
- D.
Bacillus
- 17.Which of the following precautions is universally applicable to the prevention of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to healthcare workers?
- A.
All healthcare workers should take precautions to prevent needle-sticks by recapping needles prior to thier disposal.
- B.
Only pregnant healthcare workers should adhere to all precautions that minimize risk of HIV transmission.
- C.
Healthcare workers with exudative lesions or weeping dermatitis do not have to wear gloves when giving direct patient care.
- D.
All healthcare workers should routinely wear gloves for handling items or surfaces soiled with blood products or body fluids.
- 18.The PRIMARY purpose of the decontamination process is to?
- A.
Reduce the bioburden and make items safe to handle.
- B.
Reduce the bioburden and repair damaged instruments.
- C.
Remove broken equipment from service, and help in inventory control.
- D.
Repair damaged instruments, and help in inventory control.
- 19.What processes are used to prepare patient care equipment in the decontamination area?
- A.
Cleaning and reassembly
- B.
Cleaning and disinfection
- C.
Cleaning, disinfection, and reassembly
- D.
Cleaning, disinfection, inspection, and reassembly
- 20.Absorbent materials are placed between nested basins during packaging in order to?
- A.
Prevent the basin from sticking together
- B.
Serve as a drape when the basin is opened
- C.
Aid in steam penetration
- D.
Protect the basin
- 21.Inspection and verification of adequate cleaning is difficult with instruments?
- A.
With Lumens
- B.
Without Lumens
- C.
With Locks
- D.
With Blades
- 22.Which of the following is ALWAYS a sterilization parameter regardless of the method of sterilization?
- A.
Moisture
- B.
Pressure
- C.
Time
- D.
Concentration
- 23.Why should linen processing be carried out in an enclosed or segregated area?
- A.
The humidity in the area can be better monitored
- B.
The work can be carried out more quickly
- C.
Pilferage can be more easily controlled
- D.
Lint and dust can be more easily contained and controlled
- 24.What is the minimum distance sterile items should be stored from the floor?
- A.
2 inches
- B.
8 inches
- C.
12 inches
- D.
18 inches
- 25.All clean transport carts should
- A.
Have solid bottom shelves.
- B.
Be made of plastic.
- C.
Have small wheels.
- D.
Be cleaned monthly.
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