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IAHCSMM CRCST CHAPTER 1-9 ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS &
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1. Soiled instruments and other items are received in the
area of the Central Service Department.: decontamination
2. is the first step in the sterilization process.: cleaning
3. Central Service Technicians must wear special attire referred to as
to minimize their exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contami- nants.: PPE
4. Instrument sets and other required instrumentation needed for all surgical
procedures for an entire day are usually pulled (collected):: the day or evening before they will be used
5. What type of air pressure is required for decontamination?: negative
6. The use of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is a
component of which of the following knowledge and skills dimensions?: - employability skills
7. Nosocomial infections are: those which occur in the course of being treated in a
hospital
8. The human resources tool that identifies major tasks performed by per- sons
in specific positions is called a:: job description
9. In the future, which of the following will more frequently become a require-
ment for working in a Central Service Department?: formal education
10. Which of the following is the most popular title for the Central Service
Department head?: Director
11. The largest customer of Central Service is:: the Operating Room
12. Which of the following is not a growing trend in Central Service?: decen-
tralization of Central Service responsibilities
13. In Central Service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers to the
movement of products:: from soiled areas to clean processing areas within Central Service
14. Surgical instruments should be inspected:: after they are cleaned
15. The sterile storgage area in a Central Service department should be
restricted to:: properly attired personnel meeting facility requirements
16. The term "hemi" is a: prefix
17. The term "excise" means: to cut out
18. Which of the following means "beside or near"?: para
36. This system gives the body shape and support.: skeletal system
37. This tissue connects one bone to another.: ligament
38. These muscles control involuntary movements like, breathing, digestion, etc.:
smooth muscle
39. This surgical procedure consists of removing and ear bone that has
thickened and no longer transmits sound waves and replacing it with an artificial implant to improve hearing.: Stapedectomy
40. More than 55% of blood is made up of this yellowish liquid.: plasma
41. This organ filters the blood to remove amino acids and neutralize some
harmful toxins.: liver
42. This surgical procedure removes the uterus.: hysterectomy
43. This gland stimulates body growth.: pituitary gland
44. The lining of the uterus.: endometrium
45. This surgical procedure removes tissue or displaced bone from the wrist area
to release pressure on the median nerve.: Carpal tunnel repair
46. The largest part of the human brain is the:: cerebrum
47. This surgical procedure is the removal of a testicle.: Orchiectomy
48. The "throat".: pharynx
49. This surgical procedure is the removal of the gallbladder.: Cholecystecto- my
50. The hip joint is an example of a:: ball and socket joint
51. This tissue covers the body's external surface.: epithelial tissue
52. The brain center of a cell.: nucleus
53. Cartilage is replaced by bone through a process called:: ossification
54. The white portion of the eye is called the:: sclera
55. The "voice box".: larynx
56. Healthy people do not harbor or transmit bacteria.t/f: false
57. Anaerobic bacteria require free oxygen to live. t/f: false
58. Viruses are larger than bacteria. t/f: false
59. The spore is the functional center of a cell. t/f: false
60. Staphylococcus is classified as a gram-positive bacteria. t/f: true
67. For safety purposes, Central Service Technicians should consider all
microorganisms in the decontamination area:: Potentially infectious
68. The part of the cell that controls cell function is the:: nucleus
69. The mode of bacterial transmission that would take place when an in-
fectious agent was transmitted through an item such as food or water is called:: common vehicle
70. is an example of a fungus.: athlete's foot
71. Agency which may intervene in a matter of worker protection even if there
are no specific regulations covering the situation.: OSHA
72. Regulations under the Clean Air Act are administered by: EPA
73. Agency which imposes very strict labeling requirements on manufactur- ers
of chemicals used by Central Service departments: EPA
74. Healthcare Regulations and Standards provide consistency of depart-
mental activities by outlining.: minimal performance standards
75. Established national emissions standards for EO used by hospitals are
regulated: There are no established national emission standards
76. Chemical indicators are FDA devices: Class ll
77. Heart valve and pacemakers are examples of FDA medical
devices: Class III
78. Under current regulations who is required to report suspected medical
device-related deaths to the FDA?
a. device manufactures
b. hospitals
c. all the above
d. none of the above: all of the above
79. Standards and regulations help set levels of in our depart-
ments.
a. efficiency
b. safety
c. quality
d. all the above
e. none of the above: all the above
80. Medical device reporting is regulated by the:: FDA
88. The SGNA is a good source for information about the proper processing of
flexible endoscopes. a. true b.false: true
89. Class III medical devices are identified as High Risk.
a. true
b.false: true
90. Re-use of single use medical devices is less regulated now that it was in the
1990's.
a.true
b. false: false
91. Each year, Approximately patients develop a healthcare-associat- ed
infection.: 2 million
92. Watches and other jewelry should not be worn in the Central Service
department work areas because:: they harbor bacteria
93. During handwashing, hands should be lathered and scrubbed for at
least:: 15 seconds
94. To protect themselves from splashes and spills, Central Service Tec- nicians
assigned to the decontamination area should wear:: fluid- resistant gowns
95. The main theory of Standard Precautions is that:: Patients may pose a risk of
infection whether they have been diagnosed with an infectious disease or not
96. Which of the following is not a requirement of the OSHA Bloodborne
Pathogen Standard?: keep biohazard areas locked
97. Following Standard Precautions protocols is required by:: OSHA
98. Departmental dress codes apply to:: everyone entering the central service
department
99. Inanimate objects that can transmit bacteria are called:: fomites
100. Floors in the Central Service department should be:: wet-mopped daily
101. The absence of microorganisms that cause disease is called:: asepsis
102. Know what is dirty, know what is clean, know what is sterile, keep the three
conditions separate, and remedy contamination immediately are:: the principles of asepsis
103. What color should biohazard labels/signs be?: red-orange
104. The decontamination areas of the Central Service department should
107. If soiled items are held in user units before pick up for processing, they must
be kept at the patients bedside until Central Service collect them. a.true
b. false: false
108. If soiled items are held in user units before pick up for processing, they must
be kept at the patients bedside until Central Service collect them. a. true b.false: false
109. Users are responsible to notify Central Service if they discover instru-
ments or equipment that are in need of repair.
a. true
b. false: true
110. It is acceptable to transport soiled and clean items at the same time in the
same cart if they are placed on separate shelves. a. true b.false: false
111. When moving transport carts throughout the healthcare facility, Central
Service Technicians must always yield right of way to patients and visitors.
a. true
b. false: true
112. Failure to perform soiled pick up rounds as scheduled can lead to
instrument and equipment shortages.
a. true
b. false: true
113. Everyone who may have contact with biohazard items must be educated
about the dangers associated with those items.
a. true
b. false: true
114. When it is necessary to transport soiled items between facilities using a
truck or van, facilities must consult U.S. Department of Transportation, as well as state and local laws for transporting biohazard items.
a. true
b. false: true
115. One goal of point of use preparation is to prevent instruments from
being damaged.
128. The process of pre-cleaning should begin: immediately after the comple- tion
of an invasive procedure
129. The purpose of manual cleaners is to:: remove soil
130. Which of the following techniques for brushing instruments should be
used?: brushing should be done under water
131. The use of heat to kill microorganisms, except spores, is called:: thermal
disinfection
132. These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the growth of
microorganisms:: antiseptics
133. Items that are introduced directly into the bloodstream or other normally
sterile areas of the body are classified as:: critical items
134. The process by which all forms of microorganisms are completely de-
stroyed is called:: sterilization
135. Iodophors are a member of this disinfectant family:: halogens
136. Phenolics are classified as:: intermediate to low level disinfectants
137. Which of the following are classified as high-level disinfectants?: Gluter-
aldehyde and OPA
138. Thermal disinfection is accomplished using:: heated water
139. How long must alcohol remain in wet contact with an item to achieve a
reasonable level of disinfection?: 5 minutes
140. Which of the following would be the best choice for high level disinfec- tion
of instruments?: OPA
141. Items need to be cleaned before they are sterilized, but they do not need to
be cleaned before they are disinfected. a.true b.false: false
142. When liquid chemicals are labeled as both a high-level disinfectant and a
sterilant, the time required to achieve sterilization is longer than the time required to achieve high-level disinfection. a. true b.false: true
143. Mechanical washers and washer-decontaminators are regulated by the CDC.
a. true
