Question 1

According to the CDC, how should heat-sensitive semi-critical instruments be prepared for use?

Accepted Answer

A) Thoroughly wiped down with alcohol 
B) Processed with high-level disinfection 
C) Sterilized in an ultrasonic cleaner 
D) Heat sterilized 
A) Thoroughly wiped down with alcohol 
B) Processed with high-level disinfection 
C) Sterilized in an ultrasonic cleaner 
D) Heat sterilized

Question 2

According to the CDC, how often is one to perform chemical monitoring of the sterilization process?

Accepted Answer

A) With one package a day 
B) With one package a week 
C) With one package a month 
D) With every package in every load 
A) With one package a day 
B) With one package a week 
C) With one package a month 
D) With every package in every load

Question 3

Why is it important to dry instruments before dry heat or unsaturated chemical vapor sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A) To prevent the instruments from getting too hot 
B) To keep the instruments from sticking to each other during the sterilization process 
C) To maintain the anti-rusting nature of these two methods of sterilization 
D) To make sure the chemical indicators do not get wet 
A) To prevent the instruments from getting too hot 
B) To keep the instruments from sticking to each other during the sterilization process 
C) To maintain the anti-rusting nature of these two methods of sterilization 
D) To make sure the chemical indicators do not get wet

Question 4

According to the CDC, how should noncritical instruments be prepared for use?

Accepted Answer

A) Thoroughly cleaned 
B) Processed with high-level disinfection 
C) Processed with intermediate-level or low-level disinfection 
D) Heat sterilized 
A) Thoroughly cleaned 
B) Processed with high-level disinfection 
C) Processed with intermediate-level or low-level disinfection 
D) Heat sterilized

Question 5

According to the CDC, how often is one to perform biological monitoring of a sterilizer?

Accepted Answer

A) Once a day 
B) Once a week 
C) Once a month 
D) Every load 
A) Once a day 
B) Once a week 
C) Once a month 
D) Every load

Question 6

What is the first step to take after a sterilization failure is detected through spore testing?

Accepted Answer

A) Review procedure to identify problems. 
B) Repeat the cycle and observe. 
C) Determine the fate of the sterilizer. 
D) Take the sterilizer out of service. 
A) Review procedure to identify problems. 
B) Repeat the cycle and observe. 
C) Determine the fate of the sterilizer. 
D) Take the sterilizer out of service.

Question 7

Which bacterial spore is used to spore-test a steam sterilizer and the unsaturated chemical vapor sterilizer?

Accepted Answer

A) Geobacillus stearothermophilus 
B) Clostridium tetani 
C) Bacillus atrophaeus 
D) Bacillus cereus 
A) Geobacillus stearothermophilus 
B) Clostridium tetani 
C) Bacillus atrophaeus 
D) Bacillus cereus

Question 8

Which of the following is an advantage of using instrument cassettes?

Accepted Answer

A) It permits the instruments inside to be rinsed with hot water rather than being ultrasonically cleaned or processed through an instrument washer. 
B) It reduces the sterilization time by 50%. 
C) They do not have to be wrapped before sterilization. 
D) It reduces direct handling of contaminated instrument; therefore, it reduces the risks of sharps injuries. 
A) It permits the instruments inside to be rinsed with hot water rather than being ultrasonically cleaned or processed through an instrument washer. 
B) It reduces the sterilization time by 50%. 
C) They do not have to be wrapped before sterilization. 
D) It reduces direct handling of contaminated instrument; therefore, it reduces the risks of sharps injuries.

According to the CDC, how should heat-sensitive semi-critical instruments be prepared for use?

According to the CDC, how often is one to perform chemical monitoring of the sterilization process?

Why is it important to dry instruments before dry heat or unsaturated chemical vapor sterilization?

According to the CDC, how should noncritical instruments be prepared for use?

According to the CDC, how often is one to perform biological monitoring of a sterilizer?

What is the first step to take after a sterilization failure is detected through spore testing?

Which bacterial spore is used to spore-test a steam sterilizer and the unsaturated chemical vapor sterilizer?

Which of the following is an advantage of using instrument cassettes?

Scope of Microbiology and Infection Control

Characteristics of Microorganisms

Development of Infectious Diseases

Emerging Diseases

Oral Microbiology and Plaque-Associated Diseases

Bloodborne Pathogens

Oral and Respiratory Diseases

Infection Control Rationale and Regulations

Immunization

Hand Hygiene

Personal Protective Equipment

Surface and Equipment Asepsis

Dental Unit Water Asepsis and Air Quality

Aseptic Techniques

Laboratory and Radiographic Asepsis

Waste Management

Preventing Sharps Injuries

A Clinical Asepsis Protocol

General Office Safety and Asepsis

Greener Infection Control

Cross-Contamination Between Work and Home

About the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Osha Inspections

Management of the Office Safety Program

Managing Chemicals Safely

Employee Fire Prevention and Emergency Action Plans

Infection Control Concerns During Remodeling or Construction

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Exam 12: Instrument Processing

According to the CDC, how should heat-sensitive semi-critical instruments be prepared for use?

According to the CDC, how often is one to perform chemical monitoring of the sterilization process?

Why is it important to dry instruments before dry heat or unsaturated chemical vapor sterilization?

According to the CDC, how should noncritical instruments be prepared for use?

According to the CDC, how often is one to perform biological monitoring of a sterilizer?

What is the first step to take after a sterilization failure is detected through spore testing?

Which bacterial spore is used to spore-test a steam sterilizer and the unsaturated chemical vapor sterilizer?

Which of the following is an advantage of using instrument cassettes?

Scope of Microbiology and Infection Control

Characteristics of Microorganisms

Development of Infectious Diseases

Emerging Diseases

Oral Microbiology and Plaque-Associated Diseases

Bloodborne Pathogens

Oral and Respiratory Diseases

Infection Control Rationale and Regulations

Immunization

Hand Hygiene

Personal Protective Equipment

Surface and Equipment Asepsis

Dental Unit Water Asepsis and Air Quality

Aseptic Techniques

Laboratory and Radiographic Asepsis

Waste Management

Preventing Sharps Injuries

A Clinical Asepsis Protocol

General Office Safety and Asepsis

Greener Infection Control

Cross-Contamination Between Work and Home

About the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Osha Inspections

Management of the Office Safety Program

Managing Chemicals Safely

Employee Fire Prevention and Emergency Action Plans

Infection Control Concerns During Remodeling or Construction

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