Preparation Exam for Sterile Processing Technicians

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1. Which of these agencies requires that preventive maintenance be established for healthcare equipment?

  • A

    TJC

  • B

    OSHA

  • C

    FDA

  • D

    CDC

2. Central Service technicians need to understand the anatomy of a steam sterilizer to

  • A

    know how to properly clean the chamber

  • B

    understand how the sterilizer operates

  • C

    understand how to test the thermostatic trap

  • D

    know how to properly maintain the jacket

3. Which of the following is a self-retaining retractor?

  • A

    Osteotomes

  • B

    Richardson

  • C

    Weitlaner

  • D

    Rongeurs

4. Positive reinforcement used to encourage CSTs to follow proper work practices, and negative reinforcement to discourage inappropriate work practices is known as:

  • A

    feeback

  • B

    coaching

  • C

    service recovery

  • D

    empowerment

5. Which of the following is true about the use of ultrasonic cleaners for complex instruments?

  • A

    They use the process of impingement to clean instruments

  • B

    They should never be used to clean complex instruments

  • C

    They use the process of cavitation to clean instruments

  • D

    They are used before manual cleaning

6. Individuals, groups, or organizations that have a vested interest in and may be affected by policy decisions are known as which of the following?

  • A

    Policy makers

  • B

    Lobbyists

  • C

    Stakeholders

  • D

    Shareholders

7. If a biological indicator (BI) shows a positive growth , which of the following steps should be taken?

  • A

    The sterilizer should be taken out of service

  • B

    Any items processed in the load should be recalled

  • C

    The occurence shoud be reported to the CS department superviser

  • D

    All of the above are true

8. Which of the following statements best defines pitting?

  • A

    A discoloration on an instrument’s surface

  • B

    A red or orange coloration on the surface of surgical instruments resulting from oxidation

  • C

    Erosion of an instrument’s outer surface, which renders it beyond repair

  • D

    Coloration on the outer of an instrument that can be removed by rubbing an eraser over it

9. The purpose of safety data sheets (SDS) is to provide:

  • A

    information about chemicals used by employees

  • B

    operating instructions for medical devices

  • C

    cleaning instructions for medical devices

  • D

    set assembly instructions for endoscopes

10. A private non-profit organization that conducts unannounced onsite surveys and evaluations:

  • A

    OSHA

  • B

    The Joint Commission

  • C

    AORN

  • D

    AAMI

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