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Chapter 13,14,15 (1-100)

Chapter 13,14,15 (1-100)
100問 • 1年前
  • Jelani Davis
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    問題一覧

  • 1

    Which of the following sterilization methods has potential health risks that require monitoring in addition to long aeration times?

    EO!

  • 2

    Geobacillus stearothermophilus is the microorganism of choice for biological monitoring of all the following except:

    EO!

  • 3

    Which of the following is not part of the printout from a steam sterilizer?

    relative humidity!

  • 4

    What happens to instruments if Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS) shortcuts, such as improper cleaning, are taken?

    It compromises patient safety!

  • 5

    The maximum amount of concentration of a chemical that a worker may be exposed to under OSHA regulations:

    PEL!

  • 6

    What are the key elements to ensure safe and effective IUSS?

    Proper cleaning, decontamination, sterilization using the correct cycle, and aseptic transfer to the point of use!

  • 7

    The role of the aeration phase in the EO sterilization process is to:

    circulate warm air through the chamber to remove residuals from instruments!

  • 8

    Which of the following is NOT compatible with hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization?

    Cotton towels!

  • 9

    What happens if any steam sterilizer parameter is not met?

    The supervisor should be notified and the sterilization load should not be released!

  • 10

    The sterilant and sterilization technology is rigorously tested against a broad range of microorganisms by which entity?

    The FDA!

  • 11

    H2O2 steriland may be harmful at levels greater than:

    1 ppm TWA!

  • 12

    What is the method used for sterilization in hydrogen peroxide systems?

    Oxidation of key cellular components!

  • 13

    What should be monitored for every sterilization cycle?

    Physical, chemical, and biological monitors!

  • 14

    Ethylene oxide (EO) is used in sterilization because:

    It's effective against a wide range of pathogens!

  • 15

    What is the function of a thermostatic trap in a sterilizer?

    To control the flow of air and condensate!

  • 16

    The amount of EO that remains inside materials after they are sterilized:

    Residual!

  • 17

    How should the chamber of a hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizer be loaded for effective sterilization?

    Avoiding overloading to ensure all surfaces are reached!

  • 18

    Which of the following sterilant is packaged in sealed containers with a chemical leak indicator on the outside of the package showing a color change when exposed to liquid?

    H2O2 gas plasma!

  • 19

    Which monitors should be included in the ETO sterilizer performance?

    Physical, chemical, and biological monitors!

  • 20

    In which conditions could hydrogen peroxide be harmful?

    At levels greater than 1 ppm time-weighted average!

  • 21

    What is the purpose of aeration in the EO sterilization process?

    To remove EO residual gases from instruments and packaging!

  • 22

    What is the most common reason for sterilization failure?

    Lack of contact between steam and the entire surface of the device being sterilized!

  • 23

    The responsibilities of sterilization professionals are?

    To understand when and how to safely use the low temperature sterilization methods that are available!

  • 24

    What is the effect of inadequate sterilization exposure times?

    They can lead to failure of the sterilization process!

  • 25

    What is the benefit of using sealed rigid containers approved for IUSS?

    They offer the best protection for the sterile instruments!

  • 26

    Why was the name Flash Sterilization replaced with Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS)?

    To reflect a shift in process from an unwrapped container to a sealed contained device for greater protection from contamination!

  • 27

    What is the primary role of a perforated or mesh bottom trays or baskets in sterilization?

    To allow for proper steam penetration and condensate drainage!

  • 28

    EO sterilant process:

    uses 100 % cartridges and classified as carcinogen by OSHA!

  • 29

    Which of the following is the microorganism of choice for biological indicators used in VHP sterilization?

    Geobacillus stearothermophilus!

  • 30

    Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma method is popular in sterilization because:

    It offers safety relative to ETO and rapid cycle times!

  • 31

    How should solid containers be positioned in a sterilizer?

    They should be positioned so air can exit and steam can enter!

  • 32

    Which organization has established permissible exposure limits for low-temperature sterilants?

    OSHA!

  • 33

    What must a low-temperature sterilization system satisfy in order to be effective in a healthcare environment?

    All the answers satisfy effectiveness!

  • 34

    The sterilization method that utilizes vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP)?

    Low-temperature!

  • 35

    Which of the following sterilizers use a repeated sequence of steam flush and pressure pulse to remove air from a sterilizing chamber?

    SFPP!

  • 36

    What is the effect of having packages wrapped too tightly during steam sterilization?

    The steam cannot penetrate into all areas!

  • 37

    Which sterilizer component helps prevent condensation from forming on the jackets outer and inner walls?

    Insulation!

  • 38

    What term was formerly used for Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS)?

    Flash Sterilization!

  • 39

    Which part of the sterilizer should be cleaned at least daily and more often as needed in a sterilizer?

    Chamber drain!

  • 40

    The amount of a substance employees can be exposed to over an eight-hour-day.

    TWA!

  • 41

    For VHP sterilizers, biological monitoring:

    is required each day but recommended for every cycle run!

  • 42

    For the process of heat-sensitive devices at the point of use, what options are available?

    High Level Disinfection (HLD) or Sterilization!

  • 43

    The information from a steam sterilizer can be provided in which of the following formats?

    Digital!

  • 44

    According to the Association for Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN), when should IUSS be used?

    In selected clinical situations in a controlled manner, and when there is no time to process the items using the preferred wrapped method!

  • 45

    What is the purpose of inspecting instruments prior to placing them in the sterilizer?

    To ensure they are clean and functional!

  • 46

    After Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS), what is the recommended way to transport instruments to the point of use?

    Transport in a manner that reduces the potential for contamination!

  • 47

    What is the purpose of Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS)?

    To sterilize items for immediate delivery to the procedure room when there is no time to send them to the central sterile department!

  • 48

    What are the two types of steam cycles commonly used in Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS)?

    Gravity and Dynamic Air Removal!

  • 49

    Large capacity systems of H2O2 gas plasma systems have a cycle time of:

    75 minutes!

  • 50

    What should the relative humidity (RH) of saturated steam ideally be for effective steam sterilization?

    97 to 100 percent!

  • 51

    The IFU and the ________ are two important information when working with any chemical.

    SDS!

  • 52

    At the beginning of a sterilization cycle, what happens as steam enters the sterilizer's chamber?

    Air is displaced through the drain!

  • 53

    What is Sterility Assurance Levels (SAL)?

    The probability of a viable microorganism being present on a product's unit after sterilization!

  • 54

    Which of the following is not used in low temperature sterilization methods?

    Steam!

  • 55

    The EO sterilizer utilizes which of the following chemical reactions to destroy microorganisms?

    alkylation!

  • 56

    What are the components that should be included in IUSS record keeping?

    Sterilization cycle printouts, biological and chemical indicator results!

  • 57

    The sterilizer door can only be unlocked when the ________________ is exhausted.

    Pressure!

  • 58

    In case of a sterilization cycle failure or a patient acquiring a healthcare-associated infection, which record helps in tracing back to the patient?

    Patient identification record!

  • 59

    Which sterilization process should be used when there isn't enough time for terminal sterilization?

    Immediate-Use Steam Sterilization!

  • 60

    The _______________ is the weakest part of the steam sterilizer.

    Door!

  • 61

    What is the purpose of Terminal Sterilization?

    To sterilize instruments and medical devices in their final containers, allowing them to be stored till usage!

  • 62

    Which of the following is NOT an advantage of steam sterilization?

    Leaves chemical residues!

  • 63

    All the following are factors about EO sterilization method except?

    EO cartridges should not necessarily be stored in a liquid storage cabinet!

  • 64

    What is the TWA of sterilization methods?

    Time-Weighted Average!

  • 65

    What is Point-of-Use Processing?

    It is the process when a medical device is processed immediately before use and/or close to the patient care area!

  • 66

    At the end of the exposure phase of a sterilization cycle, what happens to the steam in the chamber?

    It is exhausted through a discharge line!

  • 67

    Where should instruments be decontaminated?

    In an area designed to clean instruments!

  • 68

    The sterilization of an item that is expected to be dry upon completion of the sterilization process before being placed in storage, is referred to as:

    Terminal Sterilization!

  • 69

    Which of the following materials are compatible with Ethylene Oxide (EO) sterilization?

    Paper, plastic, and Tyvek-filled pouches!

  • 70

    VHP sterilization is compatible with a wide range of medical devices being processed but it’s not intended to process all the following except:

    non-cellulose items!

  • 71

    How often should staff members who perform IUSS receive training and competency assessment?

    Regular intervals for review and update of their knowledge!

  • 72

    What are the three (or possibly four) phases of a saturated steam sterilization cycle?

    Conditioning, Exposure, Exhaust, and possibly Drying!

  • 73

    Which of the following types of materials cannot be processed in the VHP system?

    Cellulose materials!

  • 74

    The strength of H2O2 solution for a sterilization cycle for gas plasma:

    ranges from 59% - 95%!

  • 75

    What precautionary measure should be taken for EO sterilizers due to its toxic nature?

    They should be located in a well-ventilated area with a room air exchange rate of at least 10 changes per hour!

  • 76

    Where are Immediate-Use Steam Sterilizers typically located?

    Operating rooms or surgical suites, labor and delivery units, and procedure areas!

  • 77

    The inventory system that uses two identical carts to facilitate supply replenishment is called the:

    Exchange cart system!

  • 78

    The sterile storage process begins:

    When the sterilizer door is opened!

  • 79

    Outside shipping containers:

    Should be removed prior to bringing items into the sterile storage area!

  • 80

    Which of the following systems provides supplies and instruments for individual surgical procedures?

    Case cart!

  • 81

    A group of employees from different departments within the healthcare facility that work together to solve operating problems is called a:

    cross-functional team!

  • 82

    Which of the following is the most important factor necessary for teamwork?

    Attitude!

  • 83

    Saftey data sheets (SDSs) are provided by:

    The product manufacturer!

  • 84

    __________________is the level exposure to a harmful substance or other hazard at which an employer must take required precautions to protect the worker.

    Action level (AL)!

  • 85

    One important step in preparing for an interview is:

    anticipating possible interview questions!

  • 86

    Which of the following items can be sterilized by H2O2?

    Telescopes!

  • 87

    The weakest part of a steam sterilizer is the:

    Door!

  • 88

    The best way to transport items that have been processed using immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS) at the point of use is:

    In a rigid container designed for IUSS!

  • 89

    How long can items that have undergone immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS) be stored?

    They cannot be stored!

  • 90

    PELs for low-temperature sterilization methods are etstablished by the:

    OSHA!

  • 91

    Aeration instructions for a medical device can be found in/on the:

    Device manufacturer’s IFU!

  • 92

    Information about a device’s compatability with a specific sterilization process can be obtained:

    In the device’s IFU!

  • 93

    Sterile Processing (SP) technicians need to understand the anatomy of a steam sterilizer to:

    Understand how the sterilizer operates!

  • 94

    The higher the level of bioburden on an object, the:

    More difficult it will be to sterilize!

  • 95

    EO-sterilized items are aerated to remove residual:

    EO!

  • 96

    What is terminal sterilization?

    The process by which surgical instruments and medical devices are sterilized in their final containers, allowing them to be stored until needed!

  • 97

    How frequently should a sterilizer’s chamber drain strainer be removed and cleaned?

    Daily!

  • 98

    What is the length of time after sterilization that an IUSS item can be used?

    IUSS items must be used immediately!

  • 99

    What can create a pathway for microorganisms to travel from the outside of a package to the inside of a package?

    Moisture!

  • 100

    One common cause of a clogged drain screen is

    Tape!

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    問題一覧

  • 1

    Which of the following sterilization methods has potential health risks that require monitoring in addition to long aeration times?

    EO!

  • 2

    Geobacillus stearothermophilus is the microorganism of choice for biological monitoring of all the following except:

    EO!

  • 3

    Which of the following is not part of the printout from a steam sterilizer?

    relative humidity!

  • 4

    What happens to instruments if Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS) shortcuts, such as improper cleaning, are taken?

    It compromises patient safety!

  • 5

    The maximum amount of concentration of a chemical that a worker may be exposed to under OSHA regulations:

    PEL!

  • 6

    What are the key elements to ensure safe and effective IUSS?

    Proper cleaning, decontamination, sterilization using the correct cycle, and aseptic transfer to the point of use!

  • 7

    The role of the aeration phase in the EO sterilization process is to:

    circulate warm air through the chamber to remove residuals from instruments!

  • 8

    Which of the following is NOT compatible with hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization?

    Cotton towels!

  • 9

    What happens if any steam sterilizer parameter is not met?

    The supervisor should be notified and the sterilization load should not be released!

  • 10

    The sterilant and sterilization technology is rigorously tested against a broad range of microorganisms by which entity?

    The FDA!

  • 11

    H2O2 steriland may be harmful at levels greater than:

    1 ppm TWA!

  • 12

    What is the method used for sterilization in hydrogen peroxide systems?

    Oxidation of key cellular components!

  • 13

    What should be monitored for every sterilization cycle?

    Physical, chemical, and biological monitors!

  • 14

    Ethylene oxide (EO) is used in sterilization because:

    It's effective against a wide range of pathogens!

  • 15

    What is the function of a thermostatic trap in a sterilizer?

    To control the flow of air and condensate!

  • 16

    The amount of EO that remains inside materials after they are sterilized:

    Residual!

  • 17

    How should the chamber of a hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizer be loaded for effective sterilization?

    Avoiding overloading to ensure all surfaces are reached!

  • 18

    Which of the following sterilant is packaged in sealed containers with a chemical leak indicator on the outside of the package showing a color change when exposed to liquid?

    H2O2 gas plasma!

  • 19

    Which monitors should be included in the ETO sterilizer performance?

    Physical, chemical, and biological monitors!

  • 20

    In which conditions could hydrogen peroxide be harmful?

    At levels greater than 1 ppm time-weighted average!

  • 21

    What is the purpose of aeration in the EO sterilization process?

    To remove EO residual gases from instruments and packaging!

  • 22

    What is the most common reason for sterilization failure?

    Lack of contact between steam and the entire surface of the device being sterilized!

  • 23

    The responsibilities of sterilization professionals are?

    To understand when and how to safely use the low temperature sterilization methods that are available!

  • 24

    What is the effect of inadequate sterilization exposure times?

    They can lead to failure of the sterilization process!

  • 25

    What is the benefit of using sealed rigid containers approved for IUSS?

    They offer the best protection for the sterile instruments!

  • 26

    Why was the name Flash Sterilization replaced with Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS)?

    To reflect a shift in process from an unwrapped container to a sealed contained device for greater protection from contamination!

  • 27

    What is the primary role of a perforated or mesh bottom trays or baskets in sterilization?

    To allow for proper steam penetration and condensate drainage!

  • 28

    EO sterilant process:

    uses 100 % cartridges and classified as carcinogen by OSHA!

  • 29

    Which of the following is the microorganism of choice for biological indicators used in VHP sterilization?

    Geobacillus stearothermophilus!

  • 30

    Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma method is popular in sterilization because:

    It offers safety relative to ETO and rapid cycle times!

  • 31

    How should solid containers be positioned in a sterilizer?

    They should be positioned so air can exit and steam can enter!

  • 32

    Which organization has established permissible exposure limits for low-temperature sterilants?

    OSHA!

  • 33

    What must a low-temperature sterilization system satisfy in order to be effective in a healthcare environment?

    All the answers satisfy effectiveness!

  • 34

    The sterilization method that utilizes vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP)?

    Low-temperature!

  • 35

    Which of the following sterilizers use a repeated sequence of steam flush and pressure pulse to remove air from a sterilizing chamber?

    SFPP!

  • 36

    What is the effect of having packages wrapped too tightly during steam sterilization?

    The steam cannot penetrate into all areas!

  • 37

    Which sterilizer component helps prevent condensation from forming on the jackets outer and inner walls?

    Insulation!

  • 38

    What term was formerly used for Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS)?

    Flash Sterilization!

  • 39

    Which part of the sterilizer should be cleaned at least daily and more often as needed in a sterilizer?

    Chamber drain!

  • 40

    The amount of a substance employees can be exposed to over an eight-hour-day.

    TWA!

  • 41

    For VHP sterilizers, biological monitoring:

    is required each day but recommended for every cycle run!

  • 42

    For the process of heat-sensitive devices at the point of use, what options are available?

    High Level Disinfection (HLD) or Sterilization!

  • 43

    The information from a steam sterilizer can be provided in which of the following formats?

    Digital!

  • 44

    According to the Association for Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN), when should IUSS be used?

    In selected clinical situations in a controlled manner, and when there is no time to process the items using the preferred wrapped method!

  • 45

    What is the purpose of inspecting instruments prior to placing them in the sterilizer?

    To ensure they are clean and functional!

  • 46

    After Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS), what is the recommended way to transport instruments to the point of use?

    Transport in a manner that reduces the potential for contamination!

  • 47

    What is the purpose of Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS)?

    To sterilize items for immediate delivery to the procedure room when there is no time to send them to the central sterile department!

  • 48

    What are the two types of steam cycles commonly used in Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS)?

    Gravity and Dynamic Air Removal!

  • 49

    Large capacity systems of H2O2 gas plasma systems have a cycle time of:

    75 minutes!

  • 50

    What should the relative humidity (RH) of saturated steam ideally be for effective steam sterilization?

    97 to 100 percent!

  • 51

    The IFU and the ________ are two important information when working with any chemical.

    SDS!

  • 52

    At the beginning of a sterilization cycle, what happens as steam enters the sterilizer's chamber?

    Air is displaced through the drain!

  • 53

    What is Sterility Assurance Levels (SAL)?

    The probability of a viable microorganism being present on a product's unit after sterilization!

  • 54

    Which of the following is not used in low temperature sterilization methods?

    Steam!

  • 55

    The EO sterilizer utilizes which of the following chemical reactions to destroy microorganisms?

    alkylation!

  • 56

    What are the components that should be included in IUSS record keeping?

    Sterilization cycle printouts, biological and chemical indicator results!

  • 57

    The sterilizer door can only be unlocked when the ________________ is exhausted.

    Pressure!

  • 58

    In case of a sterilization cycle failure or a patient acquiring a healthcare-associated infection, which record helps in tracing back to the patient?

    Patient identification record!

  • 59

    Which sterilization process should be used when there isn't enough time for terminal sterilization?

    Immediate-Use Steam Sterilization!

  • 60

    The _______________ is the weakest part of the steam sterilizer.

    Door!

  • 61

    What is the purpose of Terminal Sterilization?

    To sterilize instruments and medical devices in their final containers, allowing them to be stored till usage!

  • 62

    Which of the following is NOT an advantage of steam sterilization?

    Leaves chemical residues!

  • 63

    All the following are factors about EO sterilization method except?

    EO cartridges should not necessarily be stored in a liquid storage cabinet!

  • 64

    What is the TWA of sterilization methods?

    Time-Weighted Average!

  • 65

    What is Point-of-Use Processing?

    It is the process when a medical device is processed immediately before use and/or close to the patient care area!

  • 66

    At the end of the exposure phase of a sterilization cycle, what happens to the steam in the chamber?

    It is exhausted through a discharge line!

  • 67

    Where should instruments be decontaminated?

    In an area designed to clean instruments!

  • 68

    The sterilization of an item that is expected to be dry upon completion of the sterilization process before being placed in storage, is referred to as:

    Terminal Sterilization!

  • 69

    Which of the following materials are compatible with Ethylene Oxide (EO) sterilization?

    Paper, plastic, and Tyvek-filled pouches!

  • 70

    VHP sterilization is compatible with a wide range of medical devices being processed but it’s not intended to process all the following except:

    non-cellulose items!

  • 71

    How often should staff members who perform IUSS receive training and competency assessment?

    Regular intervals for review and update of their knowledge!

  • 72

    What are the three (or possibly four) phases of a saturated steam sterilization cycle?

    Conditioning, Exposure, Exhaust, and possibly Drying!

  • 73

    Which of the following types of materials cannot be processed in the VHP system?

    Cellulose materials!

  • 74

    The strength of H2O2 solution for a sterilization cycle for gas plasma:

    ranges from 59% - 95%!

  • 75

    What precautionary measure should be taken for EO sterilizers due to its toxic nature?

    They should be located in a well-ventilated area with a room air exchange rate of at least 10 changes per hour!

  • 76

    Where are Immediate-Use Steam Sterilizers typically located?

    Operating rooms or surgical suites, labor and delivery units, and procedure areas!

  • 77

    The inventory system that uses two identical carts to facilitate supply replenishment is called the:

    Exchange cart system!

  • 78

    The sterile storage process begins:

    When the sterilizer door is opened!

  • 79

    Outside shipping containers:

    Should be removed prior to bringing items into the sterile storage area!

  • 80

    Which of the following systems provides supplies and instruments for individual surgical procedures?

    Case cart!

  • 81

    A group of employees from different departments within the healthcare facility that work together to solve operating problems is called a:

    cross-functional team!

  • 82

    Which of the following is the most important factor necessary for teamwork?

    Attitude!

  • 83

    Saftey data sheets (SDSs) are provided by:

    The product manufacturer!

  • 84

    __________________is the level exposure to a harmful substance or other hazard at which an employer must take required precautions to protect the worker.

    Action level (AL)!

  • 85

    One important step in preparing for an interview is:

    anticipating possible interview questions!

  • 86

    Which of the following items can be sterilized by H2O2?

    Telescopes!

  • 87

    The weakest part of a steam sterilizer is the:

    Door!

  • 88

    The best way to transport items that have been processed using immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS) at the point of use is:

    In a rigid container designed for IUSS!

  • 89

    How long can items that have undergone immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS) be stored?

    They cannot be stored!

  • 90

    PELs for low-temperature sterilization methods are etstablished by the:

    OSHA!

  • 91

    Aeration instructions for a medical device can be found in/on the:

    Device manufacturer’s IFU!

  • 92

    Information about a device’s compatability with a specific sterilization process can be obtained:

    In the device’s IFU!

  • 93

    Sterile Processing (SP) technicians need to understand the anatomy of a steam sterilizer to:

    Understand how the sterilizer operates!

  • 94

    The higher the level of bioburden on an object, the:

    More difficult it will be to sterilize!

  • 95

    EO-sterilized items are aerated to remove residual:

    EO!

  • 96

    What is terminal sterilization?

    The process by which surgical instruments and medical devices are sterilized in their final containers, allowing them to be stored until needed!

  • 97

    How frequently should a sterilizer’s chamber drain strainer be removed and cleaned?

    Daily!

  • 98

    What is the length of time after sterilization that an IUSS item can be used?

    IUSS items must be used immediately!

  • 99

    What can create a pathway for microorganisms to travel from the outside of a package to the inside of a package?

    Moisture!

  • 100

    One common cause of a clogged drain screen is

    Tape!