Sterile Processing - Final Exam, IAHCSMM CENTRAL SUPPLY
STUDY GUIDE, Sterile Processing Study Material for
Certification Exam
Why is it important to
... [Show More] evenly distribute large instruments in a set?
A. The set is difficult to carry if the weight is unevenly distributed
B. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
C. It is easier for the end user to sort the instrument
D. The overall weight of the set is affectedcorrect answerB
Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD
A. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care
B. To provide sterilization services on a rigid schedule
C. To provide delivery of supplies
D. To provide direct patient carecorrect answerA
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants?
A. OSHA
B. FDA
C. EPA
D. CDCcorrect answerC
Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following sterilization processes ?
A. Steam
B. Ozone
C. Ethylene oxide
D. Low temperature gas plasmacorrect answerD
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT used frequently are classified as
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. Dcorrect answerA
Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts
A. Function
B. Structure
C. Physiology
D. Sociologycorrect answerB
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell
A. Cilia
B. Flagella
C. Nucleus
D. Cytoplasmcorrect answerD
Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion processing?
A. Open heart set
B. Laparotomy set
C. Abdominal set
D. Craniotomy setcorrect answerD
Which of the following organs produces bile?
A. Gallbladder
B. Pancreas
C. Stomach
D. Livercorrect answerD
Microorganisms are measured in
A. Inches
B. Microns
C. Millimeters
D. Centimeterscorrect answerB
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizer's ability to sterilize
under actual conditions?
A. Biological testing
B. Small load testing
C. Chemical testing
D. Maximum load testingcorrect answerD
What is the ideal human body temperature?
A. 96.8° F
B. 97.8° F
C. 98.6° F
D. 99.0° Fcorrect answerC
Which of the following is TRUE of capsules
A. It is less difficult to kill than vegatitive bacteria
B. It is more difficult to kill than a spore
C. It is resistant to heat and chemicals
D. It is easily killed by antibioticscorrect answerC
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system?
A. Circulatory
B. Respiratory
C. Nervous
D. Digestivecorrect answerB
Ethics is the practice of
A. Discussing patient issues with friends
B. Not reconizing cultural beliefs
C. Dealing with what is bad
D. Doing the right thingcorrect answerD
A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is called a
A. Prion
B. Spore
C. Flagella
D. Capsulecorrect answerB
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following
A. Prions
B. Spores
C. Viruses
D. Pyrogenscorrect answerA
Nails,tissues, and money are examples of
A. Fomites
B. Vehicles
C. Vectors
D. Flagellaecorrect answerA [Show Less]