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1
What should be done to protect the alignment of forceps tips?
Place all tips in the same direction!
2
Why should gauze sponges never be placed as additional packaging material in trays or packs?
They can cause confusion and affect the sponge count at the point of use!
3
How does an SP technician inspect a textile packaging material?
With a light table!
4
What is the process of forging in the manufacturing of a surgical instrument?
It is the heating and cooling process used to create the rough outline of the instrument!
5
What is one of the greatest challenges that SP technicians face?
Keeping abreast of new and evolving instruments and their specific processing requirements!
6
What does hemostatic clamp do?
To control the flow of blood!
7
When should instruments that have been disassembled for cleaning be reassembled and tested for proper function?
After cleaning and before sterilization!
8
Superheating ___________
refers to the process of using steam above its boiling point, which can damage items in the sterilizer!
9
What is the primary function of tissue forceps?
To manipulate tissue!
10
Which of the following is an example of a self-retaining retractor?
Balfour Retractor!
11
Which of the following statements best describes the significance of surgical instrument inspection?
All answers are correct!
12
Why should heavier items be placed at the bottom of the tray?
To avoid damaging more delicate instruments!
13
What is the major risk associated with overcrowding an instrument holding tray?
It may cause damage to instruments and potentially impact sterilization and drying!
14
Packaging systems using healthcare facility-based sterilization are generally classified into:
Reusable packaging and disposable single-use packaging!
15
Which of the following is an advantage of sequential wrap over simultaneous wrap?
It affords a second chance for sterility!
16
What is one useful technique to prevent blood from drying on surgical instruments?
Spraying them with an enzymatic foam or detergent-based solution!
17
What should be considered while packaging items for sterilization?
The appropriateness of the packaging material for the sterilization process!
18
What are some common materials used in the construction of surgical instruments?
Stainless steel and titanium!
19
What is a common reason for the failure of air hoses?
Heat from sterilization!
20
The recommended standards for manufacturing packaging materials are:
Penetration and microbial barrier capability!
21
Which part of the scissors is the most crucial for sharpness testing?
The distal tips!
22
How should battery-powered instruments be cared for?
They should be cleaned with brushes and manufacturer-recommended detergent!
23
What are the 400 and 300 series stainless steel used for in the construction of surgical instruments?
400 series is used where sharp cutting edges are needed and 300 series is more workable and malleable!
24
What is an important step in ensuring proper device taping for instrument identification?
Applying the tape with a firm pulling tension!
25
The instruments being processed for sterilization must be kept in a/an:
unlocked position!
26
Which of the following is not a common reason for powered equipment repairs?
Overheating due to excessive use!
27
How are decontamination hoses made?
By reusing damaged pneumatic hoses with regulators on both ends and marking with a red tape!
28
Relative humidity in the assembly area should be maintained between:
30% and 60%!
29
What is the eraser test used for?
To distinguish between staining and rusting on an instrument!
30
Canvas should not be used as a packaging material for sterilization:
due to its tight weave!
31
One of the following best describes the role of positive air flow in the assembly area?
It ensures that air flows outward instead of into the work area when the doors are opened!
32
One reason food and beverages are not allowed in the prep and pack area is?
They can attract pests and residues can impede the sterilization process!
33
Sequential wrapping technique can be performed using which method?
Square and envelope!
34
What technology is used to transmit light for an endoscope surgery?
Both LED and fiberoptics!
35
What happens if blood is allowed to dry on surgical instruments?
It can cause damage to the instruments!
36
What is one of the critical components to be inspected in a rigid sterilization container?
The filter retention plate!
37
Why should extreme care be taken while testing pneumatic powered instruments?
Because testing instruments at an improper pressure can injure the operator or damage the instruments!
38
Some of the basic guidelines for instrument inspection during pack assembly?
Inspect for cleanliness, damage, wear, and check multiple part instruments!
39
What is the most commonly used packaging material for small instruments and lightweight items?
Paper-plastic peel pouches!
40
Which of the following is the sequence of making instruments ready for the user departments?
Clean, decontaminate, package, and sterilize instruments!
41
Trocars
provide access to body cavities!
42
Why should nail polish and artificial nails not be worn in the prep and pack area?
They can chip or fall off and contaminate the instruments!
43
What is the primary function of a suction device?
To remove blood and fluids from the surgical site!
44
What is the primary purpose of demagnetizing surgical instruments?
To reverse the magnetic field that may interfere with the handling of suture needles!
45
Which disadvantage of rigid container systems involves safety concerns?
Containers weigh approximately seven to nine pounds empty, requiring good body mechanics when lifting!
46
As recommended by ANSI/AAMI ST 79, the maximum weight for containerized trays should be?
25 pounds!
47
Which of the following endoscopes has a working channel through which instruments or accessories can be passed?
Operative endoscope!
48
What is the main concern when preparing basins for sterilization?
Accumulation of moisture!
49
What do retractors do?
For exposure of surgical site!
50
What is the main difference between operative and non-operative endoscopes?
Operative endoscopes allow surgical procedures to be performed, while non-operative endoscopes only allow for viewing of the anatomy!
51
What sterilization methods can Kraft paper pouches be utilized for?
Steam and Ethylene oxide!
52
What should be done if a soiled instrument is detected during the inspection process?
Send it back to the decontamination area for cleaning!
53
What are internal chemical indicators (CIs) used for?
To identify issues with sterilization penetration before a tray is used at the user department!
54
Which type of finish tends to stain less frequently in surgical instruments?
Shiny or mirror finish!
55
Why should instrument substitutions not occur unless approved by the user department?
It might cause confusion and affect the instrument count at the point of use!
56
Which of the following should not be used as a soaking or rinsing agent for surgical instruments as it accelerates rusting and pitting?
Saline!
57
Which of the following is an example of battery-powered surgical instruments?
Micro drills and dental drills!
58
Which instrument marking method is typically done in the repair facility and is referred to as dipping?
Heat fused nylon!
59
What is a key requirement during instrument assembling for procedure trays?
There should be a detailed count sheet available!
60
What material is most commonly used in the construction of surgical instruments?
Stainless steel!
61
Why should delicate instruments be kept in approved micro cases?
To protect them from damage!
62
Kraft-type paper pouches are used:
To hold small parts and instruments!
63
What is the main function of a scalpel?
To make precise cuts and incisions!
64
How should items be arranged in the instrument trays?
same type of instruments should be together!
65
Which surgical instrument is used for dissecting and cutting tissue?
Scissors!
66
What type of retractor is used to hold open a wound?
Self-retaining retractor!
67
Why is it important to properly position paper-plastic peel pouches during sterilization?
To ensure sterilant penetration!
68
What are the two basic types of reusable packaging material?
Woven fabric and rigid containers!
69
The correct temperature in the assembly area should be between:
68 and 73 degrees Fahrenheit!
70
Kraft-type paper flat wrap may be utilized in all the following sterilizers except:
Vaporized Hydrogen Sterilizers!
71
The requirements for processing complex instruments always include:
Thorough cleaning, detailed inspection, proper packaging, and sterilization!
72
Which of the following statements is true about powered surgical instruments?
They have evolved from simple devices to complex surgical instruments!
73
Which of the following is used to scrape tissue or debris?
curette!
74
Why are decontamination batteries used with battery-powered surgical equipment?
To protect the electrical components from moisture!
75
What is a crucial aspect when preparing powered surgical instruments for sterilization?
The manufacturers' instructions should always be followed!
76
What are the two basic types of combination peel pouches?
Paper-plastic combinations and spun bonded high-density polyethylene (Tyvek) pouches!
77
The primary goals of creating an instrument pack are defined by the acronym FAN. What does FAN stand for?
Functional, Accurate, Neat!
78
What is the proper coil size for sterilization of hoses?
9-12 inches!
79
What will happen if the packaging is too dense?
The sterilant will not penetrate the material!
80
What power sources are used for powered surgical instruments?
Electricity, compressed gas (pneumatic), and battery!