Question 1

Which sterilization/disinfection method requires an aeration times period after the method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethylene oxide 
B)  Pasteurization 
C)  Steam autoclave 
D)  Glutaraldehyde 
A)  Ethylene oxide 
B)  Pasteurization 
C)  Steam autoclave 
D)  Glutaraldehyde A

Question 2

What technique would be used to sample fluids from an aerosol?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gram Staining 
B)  Rodac Plate Sampling 
C)  Aliquot Culturing 
D)  Rinse Sampling 
A)  Gram Staining 
B)  Rodac Plate Sampling 
C)  Aliquot Culturing 
D)  Rinse Sampling C

Question 3

Which of the following processes are sterilizing methods?
I.Steam autoclaving
II.Pasteurization
III.Ethylene oxide
IV.Glutaraldehyde
V.Quaternary ammonium compounds

Accepted Answer

A)  I, II, V 
B)  IV and V 
C)  I, III, IV 
D)  I only 
A)  I, II, V 
B)  IV and V 
C)  I, III, IV 
D)  I only C

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a bacterial shape?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rod-shaped 
B)  Spiral 
C)  Round 
D)  Flat 
A)  Rod-shaped 
B)  Spiral 
C)  Round 
D)  Flat

Question 5

Which of the following bacteria is NOT gram negative?

Accepted Answer

A)  Streptococcus 
B)  Serratia 
C)  Klebsiella 
D)  Legionella 
A)  Streptococcus 
B)  Serratia 
C)  Klebsiella 
D)  Legionella

Question 6

What is done to provide data on the effectiveness of disinfection and sterilization methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gram staining 
B)  Aliquot Culturing 
C)  Bacteriological surveillance 
D)  Alkylation 
A)  Gram staining 
B)  Aliquot Culturing 
C)  Bacteriological surveillance 
D)  Alkylation

Question 7

When ethylene oxide combines with water it forms ______________

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrogen peroxide. 
B)  ethylene glycol. 
C)  ethyl alcohol. 
D)  carbonic anhydrase. 
A)  hydrogen peroxide. 
B)  ethylene glycol. 
C)  ethyl alcohol. 
D)  carbonic anhydrase.

Question 8

Gram positive bacteria stain what color?

Accepted Answer

A)  Purple 
B)  Red or pink 
C)  Colorless 
D)  Yellow 
A)  Purple 
B)  Red or pink 
C)  Colorless 
D)  Yellow

Question 9

Which of the following is true concerning prokaryotic bacteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are more complex 
B)  They have a true nucleus containing genetic material (chromosomes) 
C)  Replication is accomplished by cell division 
D)  These cells reproduce by mitosis 
A)  They are more complex 
B)  They have a true nucleus containing genetic material (chromosomes) 
C)  Replication is accomplished by cell division 
D)  These cells reproduce by mitosis

Question 10

What is defined as the complete destruction of vegetative forms of pathogenic microorganisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antisepsis 
B)  Sterilization 
C)  Disinfection 
D)  Pasteurization 
A)  Antisepsis 
B)  Sterilization 
C)  Disinfection 
D)  Pasteurization

Question 11

What should be the first step in any sterilization method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Making sure the equipment is wrapped in cloth or paper. 
B)  Making sure that the equipment to be sterilized is exposed to the sterilization solution. 
C)  Cold sterilize the equipment to ensure that the equipment is properly processed. 
D)  The first step is to disassemble the equipment, remove the foreign material on it,and washing it. 
A)  Making sure the equipment is wrapped in cloth or paper. 
B)  Making sure that the equipment to be sterilized is exposed to the sterilization solution. 
C)  Cold sterilize the equipment to ensure that the equipment is properly processed. 
D)  The first step is to disassemble the equipment, remove the foreign material on it,and washing it.

Question 12

What is defined as the complete destruction of all forms of microorganisms,including spores?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antisepsis 
B)  Sterilization 
C)  Disinfection 
D)  Pasteurization 
A)  Antisepsis 
B)  Sterilization 
C)  Disinfection 
D)  Pasteurization

Question 13

If Staphylococcus epidermidis or other nonpathogenic members of the normal flora are cultured on clean or in-use equipment,what is the most likely contamination source?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person conducting the culturing. 
B)  Contaminated liquid in an aerosol device. 
C)  The sterilization gas used in the processing of the equipment. 
D)  Gamma irradiation of the equipment. 
A)  The person conducting the culturing. 
B)  Contaminated liquid in an aerosol device. 
C)  The sterilization gas used in the processing of the equipment. 
D)  Gamma irradiation of the equipment.

Question 14

What is the application of chemical agents to a surface to inhibit microbial growth and reproduction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antisepsis 
B)  Sterilization 
C)  Disinfection 
D)  Pasteurization 
A)  Antisepsis 
B)  Sterilization 
C)  Disinfection 
D)  Pasteurization

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a main area of an equipment processing facility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decontamination 
B)  Processing 
C)  Storage 
D)  Manufacture 
A)  Decontamination 
B)  Processing 
C)  Storage 
D)  Manufacture

Question 16

A serious H1N1 influenza outbreak takes place in a skilled care facility.Outline the isolation methods and treatments that should be implemented to help prevent the spread of the virus.

Accepted Answer

Influenza spreads via the droplet route.

Question 17

How should equipment flow through an equipment processing facility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flow through the facility is only one directional 
B)  Flow should in and out through the same door 
C)  Flow of equipment should be from the storage side to the cleaning side of the facility 
D)  Flow should go from a room on a lower level to a room on a higher level 
A)  Flow through the facility is only one directional 
B)  Flow should in and out through the same door 
C)  Flow of equipment should be from the storage side to the cleaning side of the facility 
D)  Flow should go from a room on a lower level to a room on a higher level

Question 18

Which of the following processes are disinfection methods?
I.Steam autoclaving
II.Pasteurization
III.Ethylene oxide
IV.Glutaraldehyde
V.Quaternary ammonium compounds

Accepted Answer

A)  I, III, IV 
B)  II and V 
C)  III, IV, V 
D)  I only 
A)  I, III, IV 
B)  II and V 
C)  III, IV, V 
D)  I only

Question 19

Some bacteria secrete a slimy or gummy material on the surface of the cell wall.When this material forms a closely compacted structure,it is termed a/an\ ________________:

Accepted Answer

A)  endospore. 
B)  capsule. 
C)  endotoxin. 
D)  prokaryotic. 
A)  endospore. 
B)  capsule. 
C)  endotoxin. 
D)  prokaryotic.

Question 20

A disinfection process that involves heating liquid to destroy vegetative organisms is called ___________

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical disinfection. 
B)  antisepsis. 
C)  pasteurization. 
D)  steam autoclaving. 
A)  chemical disinfection. 
B)  antisepsis. 
C)  pasteurization. 
D)  steam autoclaving.

Exam 19: Equipment Processing and Surveillance

Which sterilization/disinfection method requires an aeration times period after the method?

What technique would be used to sample fluids from an aerosol?

Which of the following processes are sterilizing methods? I.Steam autoclaving II.Pasteurization III.Ethylene oxide IV.Glutaraldehyde V.Quaternary ammonium compounds

Which of the following is NOT a bacterial shape?

Which of the following bacteria is NOT gram negative?

What is done to provide data on the effectiveness of disinfection and sterilization methods?

When ethylene oxide combines with water it forms ______________

Gram positive bacteria stain what color?

Which of the following is true concerning prokaryotic bacteria?

What is defined as the complete destruction of vegetative forms of pathogenic microorganisms?

What should be the first step in any sterilization method?

What is defined as the complete destruction of all forms of microorganisms,including spores?

If Staphylococcus epidermidis or other nonpathogenic members of the normal flora are cultured on clean or in-use equipment,what is the most likely contamination source?

What is the application of chemical agents to a surface to inhibit microbial growth and reproduction?

Which of the following is NOT a main area of an equipment processing facility?

A serious H1N1 influenza outbreak takes place in a skilled care facility.Outline the isolation methods and treatments that should be implemented to help prevent the spread of the virus.

How should equipment flow through an equipment processing facility?

Which of the following processes are disinfection methods? I.Steam autoclaving II.Pasteurization III.Ethylene oxide IV.Glutaraldehyde V.Quaternary ammonium compounds

Some bacteria secrete a slimy or gummy material on the surface of the cell wall.When this material forms a closely compacted structure,it is termed a/an\ ________________:

A disinfection process that involves heating liquid to destroy vegetative organisms is called ___________

Basics of Asepsis

Basic Patient Assessment: Vital Signs and Breath Sounds

Advanced Patient Assessment: Inspection, Palpation, and Percussion

Radiologic Assessment

Pulmonary Function Testing

Electrocardiography

Phlebotomy

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Noninvasive Monitoring

Documentation and Goals Assessment

Oxygen Supply Systems

Oxygen Administration

Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Hyperinflation Therapy

Bronchoscopy Assisting

Emergency Airway Management

Artificial Airway Care

Chest Tubes

Insertion and Maintenance of Intravenous Lines

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation

Continuous Mechanical Ventilation

Advanced Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Wave Form Analysis

Weaning and Discontinuance of Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

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