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Sterile Processing HSPA Exam With Complete Solutions
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This medical instrument is utilized primarily to expose the vaginal cavity.: Pederson Speculum
When returning loaned items to the vendor: All items must be cleaned and decontaminated.
Which of the following instruments do have teeth? Tissue forceps
Which part of the instrument "locks" the handles in place? Ratchet
Semi- rigid endoscopes Are utilized during urological procedures.
Arthroscopy instruments are used during joint surgery
Robotic Instruments
Stereoscope instruments Stereoscope instruments Stereoscope instruments
Water quality recommended in the manufacturers IFU
System in which a small barcode containing the instrument information is applied with pressure sensitive tape Dot marking system
The first step in inspecting the insulation of a laparoscopic instrument is to check the metal collar at the distal tip Eletric testing of laparoscopic insulation should be done: In the clean assembly area prior to set assembl When an instrument has a shiny surface it is said to have a _________ finish Mirror Finish Instruments with tungsten carbide jaws can be easily identified by Gold handles Robotic Instruments May have exposed cables An osteoma is used to cut or shave bone The purpose of a suction stylet is to: unblock the suction during surgery
Pneumatic hoses must be inflated to properly inspect
True
_____ is defined as the removal of all visible and non-visible soil and foreign material from medical devices Cleaning
True or False: Acid detergents are primarily used to remove mineral deposits True
True or False: Abrasive cleaning compounds are safe to use on surgical instruments False
The ventilation system in the decontamination area must allow no less than _____air exchanges per hour and should be under ____ pressure in relation to other adjacent areas. 10, negative
True or False: Power instruments are safe to emerge False
When considering manual cleaning tools, cleaning cloths should be Lint Free
When using the wash sink in the decontamination area, if the water temp. falls below _______degrees F the water must be replaced immediately 80
True or False: Surgical instruments that come back from repair are considered sterile False
Horizontal work surfaces found in the decontamination area should be disinfected at the start and conclusion of every shift
The 3 compartment sink requirement for the decontamination department does not include what soaking
Relative humidity in decontamination area should be between ____% and ___% 30-
____ lowers the surface tension of water and helps soil disolve Surfactants
This machine cleans instruments by creating a wave of bubbles that continue to grow and become unstable, imploding on themselves Ultrasonic cleaner
True or False: Eye instruments that are cleaned improperly can cause Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome True
Area in a healthcare facility designated for collection, retention and cleaning of soiled or contaminated items: Decontamination
This popular enzyme used in the decontamination department breaks down fatty deposits, such as bone marrow and adipose tissue Lipase
The walls and floors in the decontamination department should be constructed to: resist cleaning chemicals
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC Responds to health emergencies
Which of the following is the professional organization for operating room nurses as well as others concerned with providing optimum care for the surgical patient? AORN
This federal agency may intervene in a worker protection issue even if there are no specific regulations addressing the situation: Occupational safety and health Administration (OSHA)
The ____ writes standards relating to the processing of flexible endoscopes Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA)
Which of the following is not a professional association? FDA
Which organization conducts web-based surveys of healthcare facilities? The Joint Commission (TJC)
What is a result of a healthcare facility failing to adhere to regulations and standards? The facility may be taken to court
Chemicals indicators (CI) are: FDA class II devices
The association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) is: A professional organization that writes guidelines for the OR
The federal program designed for the voluntary reporting of device related problems is called: MedWatch
Medical device reporting is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
If soiled instruments are to be transported to an offsite facility for processing, they should be: Transported following federal and state Department of Transportation(DOT) guidelines
Approximately ____ in every 100 surgical patients develop a surgical sit infection (SSI) 3
The sterile storage area should have a maintained temperature of ____ degrees or lower 75
These involve peripheral support areas to the OR, CS Clean Assembly and sterile storage areas Semi restricted
When microorganisms live in or on a host but do not become immediately is referred to as ______ colonization
Hand washing and using approved antiseptic hand rub are both examples of _______ Hand hygiene
The requirement that all sharps be disposed in rigid, puncture-proof containers that are covered and properly labeled is know as : OSHA Bloodborne pathogens standard Sterile Surgical area Restricted area ____ are lifeless things which might carry bacteria Fomites Hand-washing should be done
-before entering and after leaving the work area The site where an infectious agent can live is called _______ in the chain of command Resivoir What is not attire that is required in the decontamination area Surgical scrubs and OSHA required PPE
What must be worn in the clean assembly and sterile storage area? Surgical scrubs and hair covering
______ do not kill some food borne pathogens and some fecal-borne pathogen Alcohol based hand rub
To treat all human blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials as if it were infectious is referred to as: standard precautions
The decontamination area must have at least ____ air exchanges per hour 10
Procedures to elimate the presence of all microorganisms, and/or prevent the introduction of microorganisms to an area is known as Surgical asepsis
Procedures done to reduce the number of microorganisms to minimize their spread is known as Medical Asepsis
Supra- above
hyper- above, excessive
arthro- joint
cardio- heart
hepat liver
rhino nose
cranio skull
cysto bladder
hyster- nutergus
chloe- bile
-ectomy surgically removal
True or False: Knowledge and understanding of med term helps techs to know what is being asked when a request is made True
True or false: The abbreviation CR pertains to a surgical procedure of treating a fractured bone without a surgical incision True
T/F: The prefix word element comes immediately before the suffix False
The surgical procedure where an opening is made into the skull is termed as a craniotomy
Healthcare associated infection (HAIs) are infections that occur on or after day three of hospitalization
True
T/F During surgical procedures, the surgical technologist should wipe instruments down with sterile water each time it is used True
T/F It is not necessary to contain instruments before transport because they will be placed in rigid containers once they arrive in the decontamination area False
Instrument decontamination begins at: Point o fuse
Collection of microorganisms in a colony that produces a protective fel is knonw as biofilm
when contaminated items must be transported by truck or van ___ guidelines must be followed DOT
Anything used in patient care or surgery must be considered contaminated
T/F Instruments should be kept dry so blood and soil can dry on them to be easily removed by the decontamination department False
question 6 what area of the hospital doesWhat instrument is sterile and appropriate to use to label a paper/plastic pouch? Felt tip marker
question 7 why is tape not to be used for sealing paper/ plastic pouches? Tape prevents aseptic removal
question 10 Count sheets Proide a detailed list of tray contents
question 13 In a peel pack, instrument tips be placed toward the: plastic side of the package
Airlfow in the preparation and pakaging area should be positive