Surgical Technology Chapter 7 Practice Exam Questions

Which part of the instrument reprocessing cycle is performed intraoperatively?

wiping with sterile water

What is the type of process the ultrasonic cleaner uses to dislodge minute particles of soil and organic debris?

cavitation

Which type of wrapper material is compatible with the hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization method?

tyvek

the physical or chemical process by which all living microorganisms, including spores, are killed is:

sterilization

which of the following is NOT a classification of patient care items?

hypercritical

which of the following would be appropriate for use on animate surface?

antiseptic

which type of chemical solution is made of catalyst that aid in breaking down proteinaceous debris such as blood and fat?

enzymatic

what is another name for the intermediate-level disinfect compound phenol?

carbolic acid

sterility attired surgical team members should pass one another in any of the following ways EXCEPT:

front to front

in steam sterilization, thermal destruction of microbes is the result of the denaturation and coagulation of protein within the cells.

true

gravity displacement steam sterilizer cycles are much shorter than prevacuum cycles

false

sterilization process monitors include mechanical, chemical and biological methods to ensure all parameters were met.

true

internal chemical indicators/integrators should be placed in a center or most challenging portion of a tray for the sterilant to reach

true

the relative humidity in an ethylene oxide sterilizer should be below 30% to aid in the penetration of the gas through bacterial spore' protective coating

false

a(n) _____________ is a substance that restrains the further development or reproduction of bacteria

bacteriostate

the number of microbes or the amount of organic debris on an object at any given time is called ________

bioburden

the presence of pathogenic materials is considered ___________

contamination

which of the following is a vector?

mosquito, patient and the fly

an infection that is usually accompanied by fever and results from the presence of pathogenic microorganisms is called:

sepsis

a(n)_________ is a chemical agent that kills most micobres- but usually not spores- and is used on inanimate objects.

disinfectant

an infection acquired within the health care setting is called a(n)

nosocomial

a(n) ______ is any microbe capable of causing disease

pathogen

________ are microbes that normally reside below the skin surface or within the body

resident flora

a(n) _______ is a resistant form of certain types of bacteria that is able to survive in adverse conditions

spore

the ______ sterile field is a specified area around the patient that is considered to be free of microorganisms

sterile field

_____________ includes methods used to prevent contamination of the sterile field and protect the patient against infection-causing microbes peroperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively

sterile technique

microorganisms cannot be viewed with just the human eye

true

a virus does not rely on the host for survival

false

most viruses are destroyed by high level disinfection and/ or sterilization

true

most surgical site infection are caused by microorganisms from the surgical team

false

what is the term for the condition of a surgical technologist's skin after performing a surgical scrub?

surgically clean

all of the following are environmental specifications for the decontamination room in CSPD EXCEPT:

positive air pressure maintained

Why are items disinfected or sterilized in activated glutaraldehyde dried prior to submersion?

moisture will eventually dilute the concentration to ineffective levels

a non sterile person should approach a sterile area face forward while maintaining a distance of :

12 inches

When a sterilely attired surgical technologist drapes an unsterile table, he or she opens the drape:

toward him- or herself first

when method of sterilization uses gamma rays or beta particles chiefly used by large manufacturing companies?

ionizing radiation

the bowie-dick test is performed for which sterilization method?

pravacuum air removal steam

which of the following should NEVER be process by immediate- use (flash) sterilization methods?

implanted devices

which of the following would be appropriate for soaking instruments covered with bioburden during a surgical procedure

sterile water

which of the following statements regarding peracetic acid sterilized items is CORRECT?

cassestts are not sealed, due to liquid immersion during the process, they cannot be stored

where should the biological test pack be places on the steam sterilization cart for the first run of the day?

bottom rack, front of sterilizer, over the drain

what is the advantage of using ethylene oxide gas sterilization?

It is safe for heat-moisture-sensitive items.