SPT120CH15-1

1.

1 point

These indicators are also referred to as external CIs.

Class 2

Class 1

Class 3

Class 5

Class 4

2.

1 point

Indicators for use in specific tests such as checking air removal are

Class 1

Class 4

Class 3

Class 2

Class 5

3.

1 point

For sterilizers with recording charts, who should ensure that the chart is marked with the correct date and sterilizer number?

All of the following

OR Director

The technician operator

The Manager

4.

1 point

If the interpretation of the physical monitors suggests inadequate steam processing, the contents of the load

Should be used and incident report made.

Should not be dispensed or used

5.

1 point

Multi-variable indicators designed to react to two or more of the critical variables and intended to indicate exposure to a sterilization process at stated values of the chosen variables

Class 1

Class 3

Class 5

Class 2

Class 4

6.

1 point

Single-variable indicators designed to react to one of the critical parameters or variables, and intended to indicate exposure to a sterilization process is

Class 3

Class 5

Class 2

Class 6

Class 4

7.

1 point

Gauge pressure (psi) + atmospheric pressure (14.7 psi) at sea level is known as

Guage pressure

saturated pressure

Low pressure

High pressure

Absolute pressure

8.

1 point

Which of the following is not true regarding physical monitoring?

Provides permanent records by means of chart recordings or digital printouts

All of them are true

Detect malfunctions as soon as possible

Allows for appropriate corrective measures

Provides real-time assessment of the sterilization cycle conditions

9.

1 point

Emulating indicators are known as

Class 5

Class 6

Class 4

Class 1

Class 3

10.

1 point

Process indicators (Class 1) are intended for use with individual units (e.g., packs, containers) to ___________

Indicate that the unit has been exposed to the sterilization process

Distinguish between processed and unprocessed items

Both

11.

1 point

Class 5 indicators are also called __________?

None of them

Bowie Dick

Emulators

Integrating indicators

Multi-parameter indicators

12.

1 point

On sterilizer completion operator should do all the following except

All of the above them must be done

remove items first then check the printout

Initial the printout or chart

Verify that all cycle parameters were met initial

examine and interpret the chart or printout

13.

1 point

PCD (Process Challenge Device) contains a

Bowie Dick and CI

BI and CI

CI only

BI only

14.

1 point

For sterilizers with printouts, the printout should be checked to verify that the cycle identification number has been recorded and that the printer is functioning properly,

At the end of the cycle and before items are removed from the sterilizer

Before items are removed from the sterilizer

At the end of the cycle

15.

1 point

In emergency situations it is not important to read chart or printouts because items are quickly transported to the operating room

True

False

16.

1 point

What governmental agency has recognition of chemical indicators and requires Pre-market Notification 510 K?

FDA

Joint Commission

OSHA

AAMI

None of the above

17.

1 point

Because of the effectiveness of class 6 emulators, and could be used as part of the release criteria for loads containing implants, Biological Indicators (BI) are not necessary.

True

False

18.

1 point

Which statement is NOT true regarding Chemical indicators (CIs)

Chemical indicators assist in the detection of potential sterilization failures that could result from incorrect packaging, incorrect loading of the sterilizer, or malfunctions of the sterilizer.

The use of CIs is part of an effective quality assurance program; they should be used in conjunction with physical monitors and BIs to demonstrate the efficacy of the sterilization process.

Chemical indicators are designed to respond with a chemical or physical change to one or more of the physical conditions within the sterilizing chamber.

The “pass” response of a CI does not prove that the item monitored by the indicator is sterile.

All CIs should be used in accordance with AAMI’s written IFU.

19.

1 point

Physical monitoring and other indicators of sterilizer performance should never be considered a substitute for careful adherence to prescribed packaging and loading procedures.

True

False

20.

1 point

Most temperature sensors of the sterilizer indicate temperature at the drain or exhaust line of the sterilizer, not at the center of packs, and therefore improper load configuration or package composition can interfere with air evacuation and steam penetration.

True

False

21.

1 point

Conditions inside packs would not be revealed in the temperature recording.

True

False

22.

1 point

Which chemical indicators are designed to react to all critical variables

Class 3

Integrators

Process Challenge indicators

Class 1

Class 4

23.

1 point

Absolute pressure (psi) + atmospheric pressure (14.7 psi) at sea level is called

Absolute pressure

saturated pressure

Guage pressure

Low pressure

24.

1 point

Physical monitors include all of the following except

Digital printouts

Thermostat

Displays

Pressure recorders & gauges

Time &Temperature

25.

1 point

The indicator intended for use in specific test procedures to check if air is trapped in the sterilizer is the?

None of them

Integrators

Bowie-Dick test

All of them

Emulators