Why is it Important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set?
Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry.
Which of the
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To provide dependable service to enhance patient care.
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants?
EPA
The function of a ratchet can be checked by?
Closing the ratchet on the first click, then tapping the handle on the worktable.
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are not used frequently are classified as?
Class A
Anatomy is the science that deals with the ? Of the body parts?
Structure
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell?
cytoplasm
Which of the following sets are considered high-risk for special prion processing?
Craniotomy Set
The metacarpals are located in the?
Hands
Microorganisms are measured in?
Microns
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizes ability to sterilize under actual use conditions?
Maximum-load testing
What is the ideal human body temperature?
98.6 degrees F
What may be the cause of a blue stain Ima scope in Orthophthaldehyde?
Improper cleaning
Which of the following is true of a capsule?
It is resistant to heat and chemicals.
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system?
Respiratory
Ethics is the practice of:
Doing the right thing.
A microorganism that is resting and has a hard, shell like outer covering is called a ?
Spore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following?
Prions?
Nails, tissues, and money are examples of ?
Fomites
The Zika virus is transmitted by ?
Vectors
In the final step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips facing ?
Up.
Waterless hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration f alcohol to make them nose effective?
65%-95%
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems except?
Distribution of hormones
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be ?
Leakproof
Flagella helps bacteria to ?
Propel through liquid medium
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is called?
Cleaning
Ventilation in the decontamination area should be ?
Negative pressure with 10 air exchanges per hour.
Which of the following should be cleaned daily?
Floors and work surfaces.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of PPE in the decontamination area?
Failure to wear PPE can result in a disciplinary action.
Before a medical device is cleaned and processed?
The manufacturers instructions must be obtained.
Which of the following additional chemicals is recommended when a high-alkaline detergent is used in a mechanical washer ?
Neutralizing Acid
Which of the following types of organisms is able to survive adverse environment conditions by forming spores?
Clostrudium
The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as ?
pH
Barrier precautions, hand washing and sharps precautions come under the umbrella of ?
Standard precautions
A solution with a pH level of 3 is considered ?
Acidic
A solution having a pH of 13 is ?
Alkaline
Which of the following are major non living reservoirs of infectious diseases?
Soil and water
Alkaline detergents are best for mechanical washers because of ?
A lack of friction in washing
Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel instruments?
Organic acid detergent
One method of preventing biofilm formation on instruments is to ?
Rinse the instruments with distilled water and dry them well.
Open but unused instrument sets should be ?
Completely reprocessed.
Unless otherwise directed, an item high-level disinfected in glutaraldehyde MUST be rinsed a minimum of ?
Two times
Generally the distal end of a rigid endoscope should be cleaned with a ?
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