Question 1

Utility gloves over clean disposable gloves should be worn during the sanitization procedure to protect the hands from

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A)   Bloodborne pathogens
B)   Infectious materials
C)   Irritating chemicals
D)   Cuts or punctures
E)   All of the above

Question 2

The purpose of the Hazard Communications Standard (HCS)  is to ensure that employees

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A)   Do not come in contact with hazardous chemicals
B)   Are protected from bloodborne pathogens in the workplace
C)   Practice quality control when performing laboratory tests
D)   Are informed of the hazards associated with chemicals in the workplace D

Question 3

What is the term for an agent that kills disease-producing microorganisms and that usually is applied to inanimate objects?

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A)   Disinfectant
B)   Antiseptic
C)   Fungicide
D)   Detergent

Question 4

Which of the following represents an error in technique when loading the autoclave?

Accepted Answer

A)   Placing articles 1/2 inch apart
B)   Placing glassware on their sides
C)   Placing a dressing pack in a vertical position
D)   Positioning sterilization pouches on their sides

Question 5

The wrapper used to autoclave articles should

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A)   Prevent contaminants from getting in during handling and storage
B)   Be made of a substance that does not tear or puncture easily
C)   Be made of a substance not affected by the sterilization process
D)   Allow steam to penetrate it
E)   All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following does OSHA recommend for the decontamination of a blood spill?

Accepted Answer

A)   70% isopropyl alcohol
B)   10% household bleach in water
C)   2% glutaraldehyde
D)   Lysol

Question 7

The most reliable sterilization indicators check for

Accepted Answer

A)   Attainment of the proper temperature and the duration of the temperature
B)   Whether the article has been in the autoclave
C)   Attainment of the proper temperature and pressure
D)   Presence of trapped air in the autoclave

Question 8

Which of the following items requires high-level disinfection?

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A)   Stethoscope
B)   Flexible fiberoptic sigmoidoscope
C)   Surgical instruments
D)   Examining table

Question 9

The proper time for sterilizing an article in the autoclave depends on

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A)   The type of autoclave being used
B)   What is being sterilized
C)   The type of sterilization indicator being used
D)   The intended use of the article B

Question 10

The most common temperature and pressure used for autoclaving is

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A)   320 F at 20 pounds of pressure/square inch
B)   145 F at 20 pounds of pressure/square inch
C)   212 F at 15 pounds of pressure/square inch
D)   250 F at 15 pounds of pressure/square inch

Question 11

According to the Hazard Communications Standard, which of the following must be included on the label of a hazardous chemical?

Accepted Answer

A)   Name of the chemical
B)   Physical hazards of the chemical
C)   Health hazards of the chemical
D)   Storing and handling of the chemical
E)   All of the above

Question 12

The medical assistant should not set the timer on the autoclave until

Accepted Answer

A)   The sterilization indicator changes color
B)   The gauge has reached the desired temperature
C)   The pressure reaches 15 pounds per square inch
D)   Steam enters the inner sterilization chamber

Question 13

All of the following are guidelines for working with glutaraldehyde (Cidex)  except

Accepted Answer

A)   Work in a well-ventilated area.
B)   Wear safety goggles.
C)   Wear utility gloves.
D)   Store the glutaraldehyde container in a warm, dry area.

Question 14

Which of the following is used most often to sterilize articles in the medical office?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dry heat oven
B)   Ethylene oxide sterilizer
C)   Autoclave
D)   Chemical agents

Question 15

The period of time that a disinfecting solution is effective after it has been activated is known as its

Accepted Answer

A)   Reuse life
B)   Shelf life
C)   Use life
D)   Expiration date C

Question 16

The purpose of wrapping articles before they are sterilized in the autoclave is to

Accepted Answer

A)   Permit better steam penetration during autoclaving
B)   Protect the articles from recontamination after autoclaving
C)   Ensure complete destruction of all pathogens
D)   Protect the articles from damage
E)   All of the above

Question 17

Sterilization strips should be positioned

Accepted Answer

A)   On the bottom tray of the autoclave
B)   On the top tray of the autoclave
C)   In the center of the wrapped pack
D)   On the outside of the pack

Question 18

Autoclave tape

Accepted Answer

A)   Ensures whether sterilization has occurred
B)   Indicates whether the article was in the autoclave
C)   Can be used only to close the pack
D)   Plays "Jingle Bells" when it has been exposed to steam

Question 19

Which of the following should be used to disinfect a laboratory work surface?

Accepted Answer

A)   Soap
B)   Phenol
C)   Glutaraldehyde
D)   Iodine

Question 20

High-level disinfection is a process that

Accepted Answer

A)   Destroys all pathogenic microorganisms
B)   Destroys all microorganisms and spores
C)   Destroys all microorganisms except tubercle bacilli
D)   Destroys all microorganisms but not spores

Exam 3: Sterilization and Disinfection

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Which of the following represents an error in technique when loading the autoclave?

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