Quiz 2

101. A chemical process applied during instrument manufacture that provides a corrosion-resistant finish by forming a thin transparent oxide film is known as:

A. Pasteurization
B. Polymorphisate
C. Passivation
D. None of the above

102. Which of the following is not an ergonomic stressor?

A. Repetition
B. Awkward positions
C. Vibration
D. None of the above

103. If the Flash sterilization load consists of a single instrument comprised of metal and without lumens, a ___________ cycle at 270°F (132°C) should be used.

A. 5 min
B. 4 min
C. 10 min
D. 3 min

104. The Department of Veteran's Affairs has its own certification programs and does not follow AAMI guidelines.

A. True
B. False

105. USP-NF states packaging requirements for purified water.

A. True
B. False

106. A molecular reaction that creates an uncontrolled release of energy is known as:

A. Molecular Fission
B. Polymerization
C. Molecular Fusion
D. None of the above

107. The Express cycle is a just-in-time process and has a shelf life.

A. True
B. False

108. Specialized words or phrases known only by persons working in a position is known as Jargon.

A. True
B. False

109. The amount of time required to kill 90% of the microorganisms present is known as:

A. Terminalization
B. D-Values
C. Sterility
D. None of the above

110. To test the sharpness of chisels and osteotomes, a CS tech would use:

A. Steel rod
B. Plastic dowel rod
C. Sharpening Stone
D. None of the above

111. One can clean without sterilizing, but one cannot sterilize without cleaning.

A. True
B. False

112. Chemicals that remove or inactivate hard water minerals are known as:

A. Sequesting agents
B. Chelating agents
C. Wetting agents
D. None of the above

113. Non-porous and porous items within wraps, pouches, or containers can be sterilized in pre-vacuum cycles if the appropriate times and temperatures are used for each.

A. True
B. False

114. Accreditation is a mandatory process by which an organization measures the quality of its services and performance against nationally recognized standards.

A. True
B. False

115. A disease, one that occurs more or less continuously throughout a community is known as:

A. Endemic
B. Transdemic
C. Epidemic
D. None of the Above

116. __________ involves methods used to assess the risks of a specific activity, and to develop a program to reduce losses from exposure to them.

A. Ergonomics
B. Central Supply
C. Risk Management
D. All the above

117. The process of sterilizing an item that is not packaged is known as Terminal Sterilization.

A. True
B. False

118. Glucagon is a hormone that decreases the blood sugar level.

A. True
B. False

119. Chemicals that hold hard water minerals in solution, and prevent soaps or detergents from reacting with the minerals is known as:

A. Chelating agents
B. Wetting agents
C. Sequesting agents
D. None of the above

120. The most widely used temperature for dry heat sterilization is a minimum of 320°F for preferably, two hours.

A. True
B. False

121. Mixed EtO systems operates under a vacuum, while 100% EtO systems operate under pressure.

A. True
B. False

122. Unlike gravity flash cycles, pre-vacuum flash cycles are standard sterilization cycles with a limited drying time.

A. True
B. False

123. To unload a sterilizer, crack the door, and wait __________ minutes (if a vacuum unit) or _____________ minutes (if a gravity sterilizer) to assure proper evaporation and drying.

A. 10 and 25 to 30
B. 10 and 10 to 20
C. 8 and 15 to 20
D. 15 and 8 to 15

124. If the load includes complex or lumened instruments, mixed materials, or multiple instruments, a ____________ cycle at 270°F (132°C) should be used.

A. 10 min
B. 3 min
C. 4 min
D. 5 min

125. Sterilization______________ indicators help to confirm that package have been properly exposed to the sterilization process, and can be the first sign of a process error.

A. Guaze strips
B. Chemical
C. Process
D. None of the above

126. One can clean without disinfecting, but one cannot disinfect without cleaning.

A. True
B. False

127. There is no national recommendation for how long Central Sterile Dept needs to maintain cycle records.

A. True
B. False

128. The amount of EtO that remains inside materials after sterilization is called the residual.

A. True
B. False

129. There are two types of sterile solutions:____________ and external solutions.

A. Internal
B. Parenteral
C. Compound
D. None of the above

130. Some chemical indicators are often the first performance test the user sees upon opening a sterile package.

A. True
B. False

131. EtO Personnel Monitoring records must be kept for 30 years after an employee has completed the last EtO-related task.

A. True
B. False

132. Ozone is generated within the equipment so there is no need to handle sterilant containers for Ozone Sterilizers.

A. True
B. False

133. Up to _______ percent of the micro-organisms on an instrument can be removed with thorough cleaning.

A. 100
B. 95
C. 99
D. 97

134. Hydrogen peroxide does not have the same inherent penetration capabilities as EtO, nor is it nearly as soluble in most materials.

A. True
B. False

135. Insulin is a hormone that increases the level of sugar in the blood.

A. True
B. False

136. Two basic types of dry heat sterilizers are used in dental offices, which are oven type and ____________.

A. Thermal Nucleur
B. Rapid Heat transfer
C. Superheated Heat
D. None of the above

137. EtO inactivates microbes by a process called__________, which seek out specific proteins in microbes to which to react.

A. Treboridation
B. Oxidation
C. Alkylation
D. None of the above

138. Fire extinguishers appropriate to the hazards that are present. If the fire involved flammable liquid which type of extinguisher would you use?

A. B
B. D
C. A
D. C

139. The process of sterilizing an item that is packaged is known as Flash Sterilization.

A. True
B. False

140. Quality Assurance for EtO has process monitors that consists of the "4 R's": Run, Read, Record and ___________.

A. Revert
B. Retain
C. Resolve
D. Re-act

141. The Express cycle is preset by the manufacturer for __________ minutes at 270°F with _________ minutes of drying time and a total cycle of __________ minutes.

A. 8, 5 and 10
B. 3, 4 and 10
C. 4, 3 and 12
D. None of the above

142. They style of sterilizer use a repeated sequence of steam flush and pressure pulse to remove air from the sterilizer chamber to process materials.

A. SFPP
B. Flash
C. Gravity Air
D. Dynamic Air

143. Bacteria that grows best in the cold is known as:

A. Thermophiles
B. Mesophiles
C. Psychrophiles
D. None of the above

144. MSDS contains important information about hazardous materials that employees must know to work safely with any given material.

A. True
B. False

145. Pre-set pre-vacuum flash cycle drying time helps decrease steam in the chamber and does dry the instruments.

A. True
B. False

146. The suffix, "ectomy," refers to:

A. Surgical removal
B. Inflammation
C. Surgical revision
D. Visual examination of organs

147. Instrument sets and other required instrumentation needed for all surgical procedures for an entire day are usually pulled (collected):

A. Two days before they will be used
B. The day or evening before they will be used
C. The morning of the planned surgery
D. Early morning (for morning procedures) and early afternoon (for afternoon procedures) on the day of surgery

148. The term "excise" means:

A. To repair
B. To open
C. To cut out
D. Examine

149. The process by which cartilage is replaced by bone.

A. Joint
B. Ossification
C. Calcification
D. Ureters

150. A cord of fibrous tissue that connects muscle to a bone.

A. Tendon
B. Joint
C. Metacarpals
D. Chromosomes

151. Central Service Technicians must be able to adapt to change:

A. True
B. False

152. Soiled instruments and other items are received in the blank area of the Central Service Department:

A. Preparation
B. Packaging
C. Decontamination
D. Sterilization

153. The term, "CR", relates to a surgical procedure for:

A. Treating a fractured bone without a surgical incision
B. Creating a new blood supply to an area of the heart
C. Surgical removal of the uterus
D. Surgical removal of part of the prostate gland

154. Surgical instruments should be inspected:

A. Before they are cleaned
B. After they are cleaned
C. After they are sterilized
D. During storage

155. All microorganisms are harmful to humans:

A. True
B. False

156. A somewhat flexible muscular tube that helps move food into the stomach:

A. Alimentary Canal
B. Ureters
C. Esophagus
D. Mouth

157. This procedure is the removal of the gall bladder:

A. Cholecystectomy
B. Colectomy
C. Parotidectomy
D. Gastrectomy

158. The largest part of the brain, it controls mental activities and movement:

A. Cerebrum
B. Cell
C. Cerebellum
D. Brain Stem

159. The use of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of which of the following knowledge and skills dimensions?

A. Communication abilities
B. Facility system responsibilities
C. Employability skills
D. Safety practices

160. This gland stimulates body growth:

A. Adrenal Gland
B. Thyroid Gland
C. Pancreas
D. Pituitary Gland

161. All bacteria require the same conditions to live and grow:

A. True
B. False

162. The "throat":

A. Esophagus
B. Larynx
C. Trachea
D. Pharnyx

163. Thread-like "tails" that help bacteria move through liquids are called:

A. Nucleus
B. Causative agent
C. Flagella
D. Spores

164. Career growth and progression is virtually non-existent for Central Service Technicians:

A. True
B. False

165. What type of air pressure is required for decontamination areas?

A. Negative
B. Neutral
C. Forced air
D. Positive

166. Central Service Technicians must be able to identify approximately 100 surgical instruments in order to be proficient in their job:

A. True
B. False

167. Bacteria that require free oxygen to grow are called BLANK bacteria.

A. Anaerobic
B. Aerobic
C. Viral
D. Vegetative

168. In Central Service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers to the movement of products:

A. From Central Service to surgical areas
B. From surgical areas to Central Service
C. From soiled areas to clean processing areas within Central Service
D. From clean processing areas to soiled areas in the Central Service

169. Which of the following tells a primary meaning of a word?

A. Prefix word element
B. Root word element
C. Suffix word element
D. Combining vowel

170. The majority of medical terms are of either BLANK or BLANK origin.

A. Greek or French
B. Greek or Latin
C. Latin or French
D. Latin or English

171. The largest customer of Central Service is:

A. The Emergency Department
B. Labor and Delivery
C. Material Management
D. The Operating Room

172. BLANK are often pathogenic to humans because they grow best at body temperatures.

A. Gram-Stain
B. Spores
C. Bacillus
D. Mesophiles

173. The term, "BKA", refers to a surgical procedure involving:

A. Treatment of a fractured bone without a surgical incision
B. Surgical removal of both the fallopian tubes and ovaries
C. Surgical removal of the leg below the knee
D. A type of hip joint reconstruction

174. Healthy people do not harbor or transmit bacteria.

A. True
B. False

175. Since modern Central Service Departments are virtually risk-free, Central Service Technicians need not to be concerned with safety.

A. True
B. False

176. The term "rhinoplasty," refers to:

A. Surgery of a muscle wound
B. Surgical repair of the nose
C. Removal of cyst
D. Incision of the stomach

177. In the future, which of the following will more frequently become a requirement for working in a Central Service department?

A. On-the-job training
B. Experience
C. Formal education
D. Reference from facility administrator

178. Produces a fluid element in semen that stimulates the motility of sperm.

A. Ovaries
B. Prostate Gland
C. Ureters
D. Chromosomes

179. Spores help some microorganisms survive in adverse conditions.

A. True
B. False

180. This tissue connects one bone to another.

A. Tendon
B. Muscle
C. Cartilage
D. Ligament

181. Blank is the first step in the sterilization process.

A. Receiving
B. Sorting
C. Soaking
D. Cleaning

182. The term "hypo" means

A. Quickly
B. Above
C. Below
D. Measured

183. The brain center of a cell.

A. Cell Membranes
B. Cytoplasm
C. Nucleus
D. DNA

184. Central Service Technicians practice resource management when they control costs and reduce waste.

A. True
B. False

185. Using Gram-Stain classifications, Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, and Streptococcus are examples of Gram-BLANK bacteria.

A. Negative
B. Positive

186. Tetanus and botulism do not require free oxygen to grow, so they are classified as BLANK bacteria

A. Aerobic
B. Vegetative
C. Anaerobic
D. Cytoplasm

187. Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used relating to a fractured bone?

A. CABG
B. BSO
C. ORIF
D. TAH

188. This system gives the body shape and support.

A. Muscular System
B. Nervous System
C. Skeletal System
D. Circulatory System

189. Which of the following is not a growing trend in Central Service?

A. Decentralization of Central Service responsibilities
B. The use of more reusable and more complex devices
C. Satellite-processing units with centralized management
D. Consolidation into entire integrated delivery networks

190. This surgical procedure removes tissue or displaced bone from the wrist area to release pressure on the median nerve.

A. Carpal Tunnel Repair
B. Ulner Nerve Transposition
C. Arthrotomy
D. Fasciotomy

191. This tissue covers the body's external surface.

A. Epithelial Tissue
B. Connective Tissue
C. Muscular Tissue
D. Nervous Tissue

192. This organ pumps blood throughout the body

A. Ovaries
B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Calcification

193. Because all Central Services Departments have the same structure, healthcare facilities use one standardized job description for all Central Service Technicians.

A. True
B. False

194. These carry blood away from the heart.

A. Arteries
B. Veins
C. Alimentary Canal
D. Liver

195. The use of positive and negative air pressure in the Central Service Department is designed to take the place of heating and air conditioning.

A. True
B. False

196. This surgical procedure consists of removing an ear bone that has thickened and no longer transmits sound waves and replacing it with an artificial implant to improve hearing.

A. Tympanoplasty
B. Stapedectomy
C. Auditory Implantation
D. Myringotomy

197. Which of the following means "beside or near"?

A. Para
B. Peri
C. Parta
D. Pana

198. These muscles control involuntary movements like breathing, digestion, etc.

A. Smooth Muscle
B. Cardiac Muscle
C. Skeletal Muscle
D. Fascia Muscle

199. The pathway that food takes through the digestive system.

A. Alimentary Canal
B. Esophagus
C. Stomach
D. Veins

200. Central Service Technicians can protect patients by breaking the chain of infection.

A. True
B. False