Question 1

________ is required for all instruments or supplies that will penetrate a patient's skin or come in contact with any other normally sterile areas of the body.

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Question 2

Surfaces that have been contaminated by an infected patient should be thoroughly cleaned using an EPA-approved disinfectant of 1:10 ______ solution.

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Question 3

Approximately what percent of patients will develop an infection at the surgical site?

Accepted Answer

A)   2%
B)   3%
C)   4%
D)   5%
E)   6%F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 4

Which of the following equipment is categorized as a critical item?

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A)   Blood pressure cuff
B)   Reflex hammer
C)   Endoscope
D)   Stethoscope
E)   Surgical instrumentF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

Timing for items to be sterilized in an autoclave should not be started until the unit has reached the proper _____.

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Question 6

The CDC recommends that catheters be used for the least possible amount of time due to which type of infection?

Accepted Answer

A)   Strep
B)   Staph
C)   Clostridium
D)   CLABSI
E)   CAUTIF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 7

A clean technique that is based on maintaining cleanliness and preventing the spread of microorganisms in the medical environment is known as ______ ______.

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Question 8

Which of the following would cause the autoclave load to not sterilize properly?

Accepted Answer

A)   Steam temperature of 212°F or 100°C
B)   Wrapping the instruments in muslin
C)   Air trapped inside the chamber because of blocked discharge lines
D)   Placing hinged instruments in the open position
E)   Refilling the reservoir with distilled water before operatingF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Posters published by the ______ should be placed in patient reception areas as a reminder to use tissues and cover coughs to reduce the spread of infectious agents.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Most autoclaves must reach a certain temperature and pressure to complete the sterilization process. If the temperature must reach 250° to 270°Fahrenheit, what must the pressure range be?

Accepted Answer

A)   15 to 30 pounds of pressure
B)   20 to 35 pounds of pressure
C)   10 to 20 pounds of pressure
D)   25 to 40 pounds of pressure
E)   30 to 45 pounds of pressureF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Which numbered item in the diagram is the first step in wrapping instruments for sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A)   5
B)   1
C)   7
D)   4
E)   2F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

What is the most common microorganism associated with a surgical site infection?

Accepted Answer

A)   Streptococcus
B)   Staphylococcus
C)   Clostridium
D)   CLABSI
E)   CAUTIF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 13

The appropriate way to wrap instruments for sterilization in the autoclave includes ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   placing the instruments together with surfaces touching
B)   using double-thickness muslin to wrap instruments
C)   placing all hinged instruments in the closed position
D)   wrapping each instrument in the fabric as loosely as possible with the ends open
E)   using electrical tape to close the wrappingF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

Part of Josie's responsibility as a medical assistant is to run the autoclave as needed to sterilize instruments. Once a week, she includes a biological sterilization indicator with a load as a general quality control measure. Today, she notices that the biological indicator from yesterday's load is positive. What does this result mean?

Accepted Answer

A)   The proper temperature was not reached
B)   The pressure in the autoclave was not high enough
C)   There was not enough steam in the autoclave
D)   The water reservoir on the autoclave is running low
E)   The items in that load are not sterileF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

Which of the following is an important step for the medical assistant to remember when running a load through the autoclave?

Accepted Answer

A)   If the load contains both wrapped packs and individual instruments, place the instruments above the wrapped packs.
B)   After the steam cycle and before the drying cycle, open the door to the autoclave 1 inch.
C)   Do not unload any packs or instruments with wet wrappings.
D)   Place each item immediately in a cold location when unloading.
E)   Do not touch the outside of the wrapped packs.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

The goal of _____ ______ is to keep organisms from entering the body.

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Question 17

Which numbered item in the diagram is the fourth step in wrapping instruments for sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A)   5
B)   1
C)   7
D)   4
E)   2F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

The goal of surgical asepsis is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   reduce the number of microorganisms in the office
B)   clean all surfaces daily to promote cleanliness
C)   educate patients about their role in healthcare
D)   prevent microorganisms from spreading through the office
E)   keep organisms from entering the bodyF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

An infection acquired by a patient in a healthcare facility is known as a(n) ________ infection.

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Question 20

The four leading factors that cause incomplete sterilization include incorrect timing, insufficient temperature, overcrowding of packs, and ___________.

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