Question 1

Which is a type of chemical sterilizing agent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Steam 
B)  Microwave 
C)  Ozone gas 
D)  Radiation vapor 
A)  Steam 
B)  Microwave 
C)  Ozone gas 
D)  Radiation vapor

Question 2

When preparing to sterilize odd-shaped or single instruments,which packaging material is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonwoven fabric 
B)  Peel-pack pouch 
C)  Wrapped tray 
D)  Foam and two-ply paper wrap 
A)  Nonwoven fabric 
B)  Peel-pack pouch 
C)  Wrapped tray 
D)  Foam and two-ply paper wrap

Question 3

A wet pack is acceptable to use as long as it is still sealed and has been sterilized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which chemical sterilants require the user to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)throughout use of the product?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glutaraldehyde 
B)  Steam sterilant 
C)  Nonionizing radiation 
D)  Cobalt-60 
A)  Glutaraldehyde 
B)  Steam sterilant 
C)  Nonionizing radiation 
D)  Cobalt-60

Question 5

Which is a requirement for the time an item has to spend in the sterilization cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  No more than two pieces of sterilization tape 
B)  Increased exposure to bioburden 
C)  Evacuation and dissipation of the sterilization agent 
D)  Lack of biologic indicator 
A)  No more than two pieces of sterilization tape 
B)  Increased exposure to bioburden 
C)  Evacuation and dissipation of the sterilization agent 
D)  Lack of biologic indicator

Question 6

Like EO sterilization,hydrogen peroxide sterilization requires a lengthy aeration period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When assembling instrument trays,sharp instruments should be placed on the bottom of the tray to prevent injury when removing instruments from the tray.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Lubricant on any items must be removed before being sterilized with EO gas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is an advantage of chemical sterilants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Items don't need to be thoroughly rinsed before use. 
B)  They have low volatility. 
C)  They are absorbed by rubber and plastic. 
D)  Sterile transfer is easy. 
A)  Items don't need to be thoroughly rinsed before use. 
B)  They have low volatility. 
C)  They are absorbed by rubber and plastic. 
D)  Sterile transfer is easy.

Question 10

Which statement regarding irradiation sterilization is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The principal sources of ionizing radiation are water molecules and heat. 
B)  Ionizing radiation is the most effective sterilization method. 
C)  Irradiation cannot sterilize heat- and moisture-sensitive items. 
D)  Beta 45 is the most commonly used source for irradiation sterilization. 
A)  The principal sources of ionizing radiation are water molecules and heat. 
B)  Ionizing radiation is the most effective sterilization method. 
C)  Irradiation cannot sterilize heat- and moisture-sensitive items. 
D)  Beta 45 is the most commonly used source for irradiation sterilization.

Question 11

A case cart system is used to gather and deliver sterile and nonsterile items needed for a particular surgical procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If steam heat sterilization is being used,it is not necessary to wash and clean instruments before placing them into the sterilizer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Routine maintenance consists of daily inspections of gaskets,gauges,and drain screens of sterilizing devices used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

It is acceptable to open sterile supplies into a rigid closed container because the four sides are sterile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A closed-container system with moisture in the closed tray is considered unsterile and contaminated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

External indicator tape should be placed within an item's package to determine sterility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Implantable items may be sterilized with EO gas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which is an advantage of EO gas sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is noncorrosive and does not damage items. 
B)  It is a quick,efficient process. 
C)  It is inexpensive and cost effective. 
D)  It is nonirritating to mucous membranes. 
A)  It is noncorrosive and does not damage items. 
B)  It is a quick,efficient process. 
C)  It is inexpensive and cost effective. 
D)  It is nonirritating to mucous membranes.

Question 19

Most gravity displacement steam sterilizers have a minimum exposure time of ____ minutes.

Accepted Answer

A)  8 to 10 
B)  15 to 30 
C)  4 
D)  15 
A)  8 to 10 
B)  15 to 30 
C)  4 
D)  15

Question 20

Which types of packaging materials are acceptable for use with EO sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Woven fabrics 
B)  Polyester 
C)  Polyvinyl chloride film 
D)  Nylon 
A)  Woven fabrics 
B)  Polyester 
C)  Polyvinyl chloride film 
D)  Nylon

Exam 18: Sterilization

Which is a type of chemical sterilizing agent?

When preparing to sterilize odd-shaped or single instruments,which packaging material is best?

A wet pack is acceptable to use as long as it is still sealed and has been sterilized.

Which chemical sterilants require the user to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)throughout use of the product?

Which is a requirement for the time an item has to spend in the sterilization cycle?

Like EO sterilization,hydrogen peroxide sterilization requires a lengthy aeration period.

When assembling instrument trays,sharp instruments should be placed on the bottom of the tray to prevent injury when removing instruments from the tray.

Lubricant on any items must be removed before being sterilized with EO gas.

What is an advantage of chemical sterilants?

Which statement regarding irradiation sterilization is true?

A case cart system is used to gather and deliver sterile and nonsterile items needed for a particular surgical procedure.

If steam heat sterilization is being used,it is not necessary to wash and clean instruments before placing them into the sterilizer.

Routine maintenance consists of daily inspections of gaskets,gauges,and drain screens of sterilizing devices used.

It is acceptable to open sterile supplies into a rigid closed container because the four sides are sterile.

A closed-container system with moisture in the closed tray is considered unsterile and contaminated.

External indicator tape should be placed within an item's package to determine sterility.

Implantable items may be sterilized with EO gas.

Which is an advantage of EO gas sterilization?

Most gravity displacement steam sterilizers have a minimum exposure time of ____ minutes.

Which types of packaging materials are acceptable for use with EO sterilization?

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