Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD To provide dependable service to enhance patient care Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? EPA Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following sterilization processes? Low temperature gas plasma During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT used frequently are classified as A Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts structure Which of the following transports molecules within the cell Cytoplasm Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion processing? Craniotomy set Which of the following organs produces bile? Liver Microorganisms are measured in Microns With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizer's ability to sterilize under actual conditions? Maximum load testing What is the ideal human body temperature? 98.6° F 00:0201:10 Which of the following is TRUE of capsules It is resistant to heat and chemicals Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? Respiratory Ethics is the practice of Doing the right thing A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is called a Spore Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following Prions nails, tissues and money are examples of Fomites Cholera is transmitted by Contaminated food and water In the FINAL step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips UP Water less hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration of alcohol make the MOST effective 60% to 95% All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems EXCEPT Distribution of hormones OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be Leakproof Round or spherical bacterial are called Cocci The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is called Cleaning Which of the following should be cleaned daily Floors and work surfaces Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the decontamination area Failure to wear PPE can result in disciplinary action Before the medical device is cleaned and processed The manufacturer's instructions must be obtained The MINIMUM time needed for effective handwashing is 20 seconds Which of the following IS NOT s consideration when selecting a detergent? Cost of detergent The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as its pH Clostridium botulinum is harbored in (the) Soil A solution with a pH of 3 is considered Acidic A solution with a pH of 13 is considered Alkaline Which of the following are major nonliving reservoirs of infectious diseases Soil and water Alkaline detergents are BEST for mechanical washers because of A lack of friction in washing Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel instruments Organic acid detergent One method of preventing biofilm formation on instruments is to Rinse the instruments with distilled water and dry them out An ultrasonic lumen cleaner is used to clean Laparoscopic instruments To reduce the potential for instrument corrosion, the multi-step process is in a mechanical washer consists of Alkaline,wash,acid rinse,regular rinse Opened but unused instrument sets should be