Preparation Exam for Sterile Processing Technicians

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1. If the glutaraldehyde in a glutaraldehyde-based disinfectanct falls below the minimum recommended concentration level but solution is still within the recommended reuse period, how should the solution be treated?

  • A

    It should be kept in the refrigerator

  • B

    It should be mixed with a solution with a higher minimum recommended concentration level

  • C

    It should be discarded

  • D

    It can be still be used since it is whithin the reuse period

2. 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

3. 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

4. For real-time tracking of patient care equipment, which of the following devices will be used?

  • A

    Standard bar code

  • B

    RFID

  • C

    Dot matrix applications

  • D

    Laser-etched bar codes

5. 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

6. 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

7. Which of these instruments may cause burns in patients if not inspected properly?

  • A

    Arthroscope

  • B

    Laparoscope

  • C

    Gastroscope

  • D

    Colonoscope

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

  • A

    TJC

  • B

    OSHA

  • C

    FDA

  • D

    CDC

9. Which of the following information is NOT included on a safety data sheet?

  • A

    Special precautions

  • B

    Physical data

  • C

    Product identification

  • D

    Required inventory levels

10. Which of the following is true regarding transporting soiled instruments from the OR?

  • A

    Visitors must move out of the way so the instruments can be trasported without hindrance

  • B

    Central Service Techs must always yield right of way to patients and visitors

  • C

    Before transport, reusable sharps should be kept together with other instruments

  • D

    The soiled instrument should be transported in an open container or cart