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A comprehensive review of the key topics and questions covered in the 2024 iahcsmm (international association of healthcare central service materiel management) exam. It covers a wide range of subjects related to the decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of medical equipment and instruments, including the use of various disinfectants and sterilization methods, the proper handling and processing of surgical instruments, and the importance of maintaining a sterile environment in healthcare settings. The document also addresses topics such as inventory management, ergonomics, and the use of automated washers and ultrasonic cleaners. By studying this document, students and healthcare professionals can gain a thorough understanding of the principles and best practices in central service and materiel management, and be well-prepared to pass the iahcsmm 2024 exam with a high score.
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The Sterrad sterilization system most commonly uses which of the following chemical solutions? A. hydrogen peroxide B. gluteraldehyde C. alcohol D. peracetic acid - Answer>> hydrogen peroxide The sterrad uses hydrogen peroxide because it is a low level disinfectant and is safe to use on more delicate equipment, such as cameras and light cords. - Answer>> Gluteraldehyde is a high level disinfectant and would harm delicate items. Alcohol would not be used in the sterrad or for sterilization. Peracetic acid is used in the Steris to clean colon or egd scopes. The decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of endoscopes includes which of the following guidelines? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) A. Do not immerse. B. Do not rinse with 70% alcohol. C. Use glutaraldehyde. D. Use enzymatic detergent. - Answer>> Do not rinse with 70% alcohol., Use glutaraldehyde., Use enzymatic detergent. Rationale Glutaraldehyde is a high level disinfectant used for endoscopes because they need to be immersed. The liquid must contact all surfaces to decontaminate and sterilize. - Answer>> Alcohol
B. OSHA manual. C. HIPAA guidelines. D. MSDS. - Answer>> MSDS. Rationale MSDS sheets (Material Safety Data Sheets) contain information on all hazardous chemicals: precautions for handling the chemicals, the hazards associated with the chemicals, and the firefighting techniques, along with first aid for exposure. - Answer>> A PDR, a Physicians Reference Desk, has information on prescription drugs. OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) protects patient's medical records and health information. A chemical agent used on an inanimate object to reduce the number of microbes is A. an antiseptic. B. a sterilant. C. a disinfectant. D. a germicidal agent. - Answer>> a disinfectant. Rationale A disinfectant is used to clean inanimate (non -living ) objects, such as countertops, tables, OR furniture, and floors. - Answer>> An antiseptic is used to perform the surgical scrub and prep solutions used on the patient to preform skin preparation. A sterilant kills all bacteria, fungi, including spores. A germicidal agent is used to kill germs or microorganisms. When cleaning and preparing instruments to be sterilized after surgery, the surgical technologist should A. soak instruments in normal saline to remove bioburden.
B. open box locks and ratchets. C. flush suction lumens with normal saline. D. immerse light cords in a standard enzymatic solution. - Answer>> open box locks and ratchets. Rationale Instruments should be opened and not closed so that the enzyme solution spray or foam can begin the process of breaking down any blood or debris. - Answer>> Saline is not used on instruments because it pits them and can damage instruments. Light cords should not be immersed in any liquid. For instruments with a lumen, the lumen itself should be manually cleaned with A. a soft cloth. B. a soft brush. C. a sterile saline flush. D. 10% bleach solution. - Answer>> a soft brush. Rationale A soft brush can be used to clean inside a lumen, but a soft cloth cannot go inside the lumen. A sterile saline flush would not clean inside the lumen. A 10% bleach solution is a disinfectant. Before sending surgical instruments to CSP for decontamination, the surgical technologist must A. ensure all instruments are put back on the stringer and closed. B. ensure all instruments are put back on the stringer and left open. C. spray all contaminated instruments with saline. D. spray all contaminated instruments with water. - Answer>> spray all contaminated instruments with water. Rationale
B. asepsis C. decontamination D. disinfection - Answer>> decontamination WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE BEST WAY TO REMOVE TRAPPED AIR IN A PEEL POUCH JUST BEFORE SEALING - Answer>> GENTLY PUSH THE POUCH TOP AND BOTTOM LAYERS TOGETHER Rationale Decontamination is the process of removing dirt or debris, such as blood, from instrumentation. - Answer>> Asepsis is being free of disease causing micro-organisms, bacteria, and viruses. Sterilization is used with steam and ensures the destruction of microorganisms. Disinfection describes the destruction of microorganisms. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING MICROORGANISM IS USED TO BIOLOGICALLY MONITOR THE OZONE STERILIZER - Answer>> GEOBACILLUS STEAROTHERMOPHILUS MULTI ENZYMATIC CLEANING PRODUCTS CONTAINING LIPASE ARE USEFUL FOR CLEANING - Answer>> FATS A PROACTIVE PROCESS DESIGNED TO PREDICT AND PREVENT FUTURE ADVERSE OUTCOMES - Answer>> FAILURE MODE AND EFFECT ANALYSIS WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DISINFECTANTS ARE USED FOR ENDOSCOPES AND ULTRASONIC PROBES - Answer>> GLUTERALDEHYDE
STERILIZER THE CS TECHNICIAN MUST - Answer>> INCREASE THE STEAM PRESSURE WHAT IS THE REASON OF TAMPER EVIDENT LOCK ON A RIGID CONTAINER - Answer>> IT INDICATES THE CONTAINER HAS NOT BEEN OPENED OR TAMPERED WITH WHEN DOES THE STERILE STORAGE PROCESS BEGIN - Answer>> WHEN THE STERILIZER DOOR IS OPENED AFTER COMPLETION OF THE CYCLE STERILE PACKAGES SHOULD NOT BE STORED NEAR OR UNDER THE SINK. SHOULD BE STORED 8-10 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PROTHER FROM FLOOR CLEANING AGENT AND DUST,. - Answer>> SHOULD BE STORED 18 INCHES BELOW THE CEILING OR THE LEVEL OF THE SPRINKLER HEAD, EVERY LOAD THAT CONTAINS IMPLANTABLE DEVICE MUST BE MONITORED WITH - Answer>> PROCESS CHALLENGE DEVICE OR PCD WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED AREA TO PLACE CHEMICAL INDICATOR INSIDE A PEEL POUCH - Answer>> NEXT TO THE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING FACTORS IMPACT THE EFFICACY OF STERILIZATION - Answer>> TIMELY CLEANING OF INSTRUMENT TO ACHIEVE A REASONABLE LEVEL OF DISINFECTION ALCOHOL REQUIRES WET CONTACT FOR AT LEAST - Answer>> 5 MINS
DRY STEAM STERILIZER CYCLE CAUSES - Answer>> ITEMS IN THE STERILIZER TO REMAIN DRY AND MICROORGANISM CANNOT BE KILLED READILY WHEN DOES THE STERILIZE STORAGE PROCESS BEGIN - Answer>> AUTOMATED MECHANICAL WASHERS REMOVE BIOBURDEN BY WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS - Answer>> IMPINGEMENT FORCEPS WITH SERRATIONS AT THE DISTAL END WILL BE USED FOR - Answer>> MANIPULATING TISSUE AND PACK SURGICAL SITE DURING THE RECOMMENDED REUSE PERIOD OF GLUTERALDEHYDE BASED DISINFECTANT, THE CS TECHNICIAN WILL USE TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE GLUTERALDEHYDE SOLUTION FOR ITS - Answer>> MINIMUM EFFECTIVE CONCENTRATION AFTER LOANER INSTRUMENTS HAVE BEEN STERILIZED THEY SHOULD BE - Answer>> MOVED TO AN AREA WITH LOW TRAFFIC TO COOL AWAY WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES BI PROCESS CHALLENGE DEVICE MONITORING - Answer>> LOAD CONTAINING IMPLANTABLE DEVICES ENZYMATIC DETERGENTS GENERALLY WORK BEST WITH WATER AT TEMPERATURES - Answer>> 100 - 140
TIGHT - Answer>> LEAK TESTING RECOMMENDED FREQUENCY FOR PERFORMING THE BOWIE DICK TEST - Answer>> TEST SHOULD BE PERFORMED EACH DAY THE STERILIZER IS USED ULTRASONIC CLEANERS USE A PROCESS CALLED TO REMOVE SOILS FROM INSTRUMENTS - Answer>> CAVITATION PROCESS OF CHANGING WORK OR WORKING CONDITIONS TO REDUCE EMPLOYEE STRESS - Answer>> ERGONOMICS THE INVENTORY SYSTEM THAT STOCKS SUPPLIES BY ESTABLISHED LEVELS IS CALLED - Answer>> PERIODIC AUTOMATED REPLENISHED SYSTEM A SYSTEM THAT KEEPS TRACK OF ALL INCOMING AND OUTGOING SUPPLIES SO THAT QUANTITIES OF SUPPLIES IN STORAGE ARE KNOWN AT ALL TIMES - Answer>> PERPETUAL INVENTORY SYSTEM DISINFECTANT IS CLASSIFIED INTO THESE LEVELS - Answer>> LOW INTERMEDIATE AND HIGH WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BACTERIA ARE OFTEN PATHOGENIC TO HUMANS AND GROW WELL AT BODY TEMPERATURE - Answer>> MESOPHILES