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Real Test #9

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show algorithmic listing of actions to be performed  
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The packaging area is for inspecting, assembling, and packaging which of the following items?   show
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show active ingredients  
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The monitoring device that has been impregnated with a known number and type of microorganism and is used to verify that all the condition necessary for sterilization have been met is which of the following?   show
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show inventory service level  
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In terms of communication, when the receiver takes the message and interprets its meaning it is known as which of the following?   show
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Lubricants are an important part of instrument maintenance because they help to maintain the integrity of instruments and keep them in good working order. All of the following are also reasons lubricants are important EXCEPT:   show
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Suction units, heat therapy units, and IV infusion pumps are examples of which of the following?   show
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Once items are cleaned, dried, and inspected, those requiring sterilization must be wrapped or placed in rigid containers and should be arranged in instrument trays/baskets   show
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according to the guidelines provided by the AAMI and other professional organizations. Which of the following is NOT a guideline of the AAMI?   show
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show the relative clarity of the water  
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Which of the following is the most likely source for cross contamination to occur?   show
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Equipment leasing and rental differs by:   show
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show they do not allow for adequate air displacement  
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show employee handling  
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When a person is writing an email to a person for the first time all of the following would be good suggestions except for:   show
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If textile packages are wrapped tightly they will do which of the following   show
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The removal of any residue of cleaning agents and chemicals remaining after the cleaning process, is known as:   show
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Any contaminated items must be transported in covered, rigid, puncture-proof containers that are:   show
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When one person is favored because of a quality found to be attractive or valuable this is known as which of the following?   show
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show Sterile storage areas should be constructed of porous materials.  
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Pouches for packaging are designed with paper on one side of the pouch for which of the following reasons?   show
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Several principles of quality management form the foundation of a quality process. Which of the following is NOT one of them?   show
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show 300,000 ohms  
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OSHA violations are rated in several different ways. Not correcting a prior violation is classified as:   show
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show system  
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Which of the following should never be used to protect instrument tips while being assembled for sterilization?   show
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show It aids in steam contact for sterilization.  
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The period during which an item is considered safe for use is which of the following?   show
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show calcium and magnesium  
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The “fire triangle” includes all but which of the following?   show
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If you wish to wash and sterilize instrument in the same process to insure the safety of processing personnel you would use which of the following?   show
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Which of the following is an advantage of a stockless or just-in-time distribution system?   show
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How often must patient care equipment be processed?   show
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Immediate-Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS) is the process designed for the steam sterilization of patient care items for immediate use. Which of the following statements about IUSS is least accurate?   show
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Borosilicate glass containers are only for use with which type of process?   show
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show box lock  
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The difference between what should be available and what is available in a perpetual inventory system is known as the:   show
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The ventilation system should allow for no less than how many air exchanges?   show
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In today’s technology, the preferred standard is water that is resistant to a minimum of:   show
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show statute  
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Purchasing personnel can achieve lowest price goals by using which of the following instead of relying on brand names?   show
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show chelating agents  
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Patient care equipment should be stored at which time?   show
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show cebatome  
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show root cause analysis  
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Sterilization documentation is used in each of the following instances EXCEPT:   show
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show Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease  
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A sequential compression unit does which of the following?   show
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show liquids should be disposed of  
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Which of the following describes the probability of a viable microorganism being present on a product unit after sterilization?   show
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Time is an important factor in the disinfecting process. The disinfecting agent’s direct contact with the instrument being disinfected is essential to achieve which of the following effect?   show
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If the quality of the water used in cleaning equipment is not optimum or the soap/detergent mixtures are not correct, a chalk-powdery, substance appears on the walls of the equipment. To remove this, which of the following is used   show
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The technique used to find the best practices and to incorporate those practices within your department is which of the following?   show
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In terms of housekeeping in the sterile storage area, which of the following statements is not accurate?   show
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A nurse tells you that no matter how many times she asks, she never has enough supplies in her unit. You reply, “That must be frustrating.” This is an example of which of the follow listening techniques?   show
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Patient care items are divided into three categories based on the degree of risk of infection when the items were used on patients. Which of the following items would fall into the category of semi-critical items?   show
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As part of the job of a central service technician, work-related problems are identified and solved. This is known as:   show
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The chemical indicator tape verifies:   show
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show whenever the equipment is cleaned  
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Washer/decontaminators use a cycle of pre-rinsing, cleaning with a detergent solution, and rinsing with a final rinse using water at which of the following ranges of temperature?   show
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Packs vary in size, shape, and composition, but these must be limited to proportions that will be compatible with which of the following?   show
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show a tortuous path  
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show Air will inhibit direct contact with the steam necessary for sterilization to occur.  
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show nonliving objects  
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show how an item was or will be used  
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When handling sterile packages, it is important for CS technicians to follow proper hygiene practices. Which of the following is NOT a proper hygiene practice for CS technicians?   show
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The size of packs must be limited to proportions that will be compatible with the sterilant, temperature, and exposure time used during the sterilization cycle. Packs containing woven materials should not exceed the accepted maximum size of:   show
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show Communication is a one-way process; the sender tells the receiver.  
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Wrapped packages to be sterilized by steam may require that an absorbent towel be placed under the item for two reasons. The first is to absorb moisture that occurs during the steam cycle. Which of the following is the other reason?   show
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The tracking system which enables the tracking of a single instrument within a set is which of the following?   show
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Sterilized packages should be handled as little as possible. If properly sterilized packages are thought to be exposed to environmental challenges or multiple handlings before use, sterility maintenance covers (dust covers)   show
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may be used to protect and extend the package shelf life. Which of the following is true about using sterility maintenance covers?   show
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To increase the amount of thermal energy contained in the steam, the temperature of the steam must be:   show
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The diagnostic test of a sterilizer's ability to remove air from the chamber of a prevacuum steam sterilizer is which of the following?   show
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show All scopes are compatible with peracetic acid solutions.  
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Which of the following statements about the simultaneous wrapping technique is least accurate?   show
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The document that identifies a physician’s needs for a specific medical procedure is which of the following?   show
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Brushes used for cleaning are usually made of:   show
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If personnel must carry sterile items, they should be carried in what manner?   show
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show simultaneous wrapping  
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show event-related sterility  
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show wound V.A.C. therapy unit  
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show Recycle the obsolete product.  
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when they submit medical device applications to the FDA for evaluation, the user is responsible for which of the following?   show
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