Question 4
The inner pouch should be ________ when an instrument is double pouched.
Question options:

A) folded: incorrect

B) unfolded:

C) taped:

D) glued:



Question 5
Which of the following packaging methods is easy to use and has a filter-retention plate?
:
A) Muslin wrap:

B) Paper-plastic pouch: incorrect

C) Rigid container:

D) Metal basin:


Question 6
Which of the following shows whether surgical instrumentation has been opened?

A) Chemical indicator:

B) Tamper-evident package: correct

C) Paper-plastic pouch:

D) Indicator tape:



Question 7
In a sterilization unit, the thermometer is located in the


A) chamber.: incorrect

B) drain.:

C) door.:

D) jacket.:


Question 8
An item is sterilized in a rigid container and then is stored for future use. This process describes which of the following?


A) Low-temperature procedures: incorrect

B) Point of use:

C) IUSS:

D) Terminal sterilization:


Question 9
_______ under pressure is necessary for effective steam sterilization.


A) Heating: incorrect

B) Time:

C) Steam:

D) Contact:


Question 10
Chemical indicators should be placed in a packaged item being sterilized that's difficult for _______ to penetrate.


A) Geobacillus spores:

B) heat: incorrect

C) steam:

D) sterilant:


Question 11
A 140 thread count describes which type of packaging material?
Question options:

A) Paper:

B) Plastic:

C:Muslin: correct

D) Nonwoven wrap:


Question 12
Which of the following statements is correct?

A) Air is heavier than steam.: correct

B) Steam is heavier than air.:

C) Tightly packed trays allow for better steam penetration.:

D) Drain lines don't need to be cleaned.:


The sterile processing technician forgot to wash her hands after eating and then handled a sterilized package. This describes
Question 13

A) time-related contamination.:

B) event-related contamination: corrcet

C) a sentinel event.:

D) failure to note an expiration date.:



Question 14
This is an area where items are opened separate from the sterile storage area.
Question options:

A) Case cart staging area: incorrect

B) Time out:

C) Break out:

D) Receiving area:


Question 15
Central processing professionals are not required to monitor exposure to which of the following?
Question options:

A) Glutaraldehyde

B) Ethylene oxide

C) Ozone: correct

D) OPA


Question 16
Which of the following is the recommended transportation method for sterilized items?
Question options:

A) A dumbwaiter

B) A closed cart system: correct

C) Hand delivery

D) Open cart system


Question 17
Pressure and temperature rise during which phase of the steam sterilization cycle?
Question options:

A) Conditioning:

B) Exposure: incorrect

C) Exhaust:

D) Drying:


Question 18
An ethylene oxide sterilizer must not be opened during
Question options:

A) aeration.:

B) alkylation.:

C) sterilization.: incorrect

D) oxidation.:



Question 19
Which component of the steam sterilizer is the coolest?
Question options:

A) Drain:

B) Jacket:

C) Gasket:

D) Thermostat: incorrect



Question 20 5 / 5 points
The bottom shelf of a cart used for transporting devices should be
Question options:

A) solid.: correct

B) perforated.

C) clear for visualization.

D) enforced with a liner.