SPT120-CH16/18-1

1.

1 point

A device with a moist lumen processed in an EtO sterilizer will cause the cycle to abort.

True

False

2.

1 point

Which are required for all packages regardless of the sterilization method selected?

both of them

Internal chemical indicators

neither of them

External chemical indicators

3.

1 point

One advantage to low-temperature sterilants is that they are not capable of harming humans.

True

False

4.

1 point

Who is responsible to ensure that a device can be effectively sterilized?

Sterilizer manufacturer

Device manufacturer

5.

1 point

How many classes of available chemical indicators are used for low-temperature sterilization?

Six

Five

Three

Four

6.

1 point

Which sterilant has a cycle parameter relating to relative humidity?

all of them

Liquid chemicals

hydrogen peroxide gas plasma

EtO

7.

1 point

Flammable EtO has been eliminated for use by healthcare facilities.

True

False

8.

1 point

Which low-temperature sterilant is carcinogenic and mutagenic to humans?

Ozone

vapor phase hydrogen peroxide

hydrogen peroxide gas plasma

EtO

9.

1 point

Which does not change regardless of whether a device is processed by steam or low temperature?

All devices must be thoroughly cleaned, rinsed and dried and Devices must be disassembled to insure sterilant contact on all surfaces

The correct chemical and biological monitors must be selected

All devices must be thoroughly cleaned, rinsed and dried

All of them

Devices must be disassembled to insure sterilant contact on all surfaces

10.

1 point

Which low-temperature sterilant converts safely to H20 and 02?

EtO

hydrogen peroxide gas plasma

vapor phase hydrogen peroxide

hydrogen peroxide gas plasma and vapor phase hydrogen peroxide

Ozone

11.

1 point

What kind of testing is required for chemical sterilization qualification of a device?

All of them

Engneering

Microbiological

Toxicological

12.

1 point

Which is most often used as a high-level disinfectant?

vapor phase hydrogen peroxide

hydrogen peroxide gas plasma

Ozone

Liquid chemicals

13.

1 point

Which factor does not typically suggest the need for low-temperature sterilization?

Flexible scopes

Electrical devices

Devices containing fiberoptics

All the above factors favor the use of low-temperature sterilization

14.

1 point

Which is the most critical step in processing surgical instrumentation?

Instrument cleaning

Instrument inspection

Instrument loading

Instrument packaging

15.

1 point

The use of closed or covered carts and tables are required for within-facility transportation of processed devices to reduce the potential for contamination.

True

False

16.

1 point

What is the most cost effective method of processing surgical instrumentation and equipment?

EtO

Vapor phase hydrogen peroxidw

Hydrogen peroxide Gas plasma

Steam Sterilization

17.

1 point

Monitoring devices show that the sterilizer is functioning properly and that its contents have been effectively sterilized.

True

False

18.

1 point

The processing of implants in low- temperature sterilizers is limited or not validated depending on the manufacturer for all except which type of sterilization?

EtO

Ozone

Hydrogen peroxide gas plasma

vapor phase hydrogen peroxide

19.

1 point

Who must ensure and verify that devices requiring sterilization have been validated for use in the sterilizers available at a specific facility?

user facility personnel

EPA administrators

device manufacturer

sterilization equipment manufacturers

20.

1 point

Any sterilizer can breakdown and require repair.

True

False