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25 Cards in this Set
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Detergents and disinfectants are virtually the same thing. |
False |
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Intermediate-level disinfectants can kill all bacteria spores. |
False |
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To achieve a reasonable level if disinfection, alcohol used as an intermediate-level disinfectant must remain in wet contact with the surface of the object being disinfected for a minimum of ______ minutes |
5 |
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When using the pH scale, which of the following numbers would suggest the most alkaline? |
14 |
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400 stainless steel is also called martensitic. |
True |
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All disinfectants can make something sterile. |
False |
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Items must be decontaminated before they are sterilized, they need not be decontaminated before they are disinfected. |
False |
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When liquid chemical sterilants are labeled for use as both sterilant and high-level disinfectants, their use for sterilization requires a longer contact time. |
True |
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Instrument marking tape should be wrapped approximately ______ times around the device. |
1 to 1/2 |
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Which of the following statements is correct about powered surgical instruments? |
During processing, it is important that fluid does NOT enter the cable or hand piece. |
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The decision to sterilize or high-level disinfect a scope is based upon its use according to the Spaulding classification system. |
True |
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These are used to breakdown fatty tissue on instruments: |
Lipase enzymes |
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Most endoscopes can be sterilized by high temperature. |
False |
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Gluteraldehyde and ortho-phthalaldehyde(OPA) solutions are both approved for the disinfection of endoscopes. |
True |
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Round-shaped bacteria are classified as |
Coccus |
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Ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA) is classified as |
A high level disinfectant |
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Hospital equipment, such as IV pumps and feeding pumps should be decontaminated after each use. |
True |
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When marking instruments, engraving is the method of choice. |
False |
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Which of the following is an example of medical waste? |
Blood- soaked sponge |
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Which of the following statements about the use of mechanical washers is NOT true? |
All items should be washed on the same cycle |
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Loaner instruments should: |
Be decontaminated before use |
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Which of the following about endoscopes is true? |
Not all endoscopes can be processed in an AER |
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All flexible endoscopes have internal channels. |
False |
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The biggest advantage to battery-powered surgical instruments is that they can be immersed for cleaning. |
False |
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Stainless steel jaw needle holders last longer than tungsten carbide jaw needle holders. |
False |