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**Which process occurs immediately before an item is used and/or close to a patient care area?** - a\) Central Sterilization - b\) Point of Use Processing - c\) Batch Processing - d\) None of the above **What is the purpose of flash sterilization?** - a\) Sterilize large batches of i...

**Which process occurs immediately before an item is used and/or close to a patient care area?** - a\) Central Sterilization - b\) Point of Use Processing - c\) Batch Processing - d\) None of the above **What is the purpose of flash sterilization?** - a\) Sterilize large batches of instruments - b\) Sterilize instruments for immediate use in an emergency - c\) Sterilize instruments for long-term storage - d\) Sterilize instruments for low-temperature processing **What does ANSI/AAMI ST79:2006 state about flash sterilization?** - a\) It can be used for all instruments - b\) It should only be considered when proper procedures are followed - c\) It should be avoided at all costs - d\) It is the preferred method for all sterilization **According to AORN, when should flash sterilization be used?** - a\) In all clinical situations - b\) Only in selected clinical situations - c\) As a routine practice - d\) When there is time to process by the preferred method **What is a key characteristic of items processed in Point of Use Processing?** - a\) They are stored in a separate room - b\) They are double-wrapped - c\) They are unwrapped - d\) They are labelled with expiration dates **According to AORN, what must be thoroughly cleaned before flash sterilization?** - a\) Only the outer surfaces - b\) All devices and all lumens - c\) Only the critical devices - d\) Non-critical devices only **What does the Joint Commission expect regarding the use of flash sterilization?** - a\) It should be used routinely - b\) It is used only for unanticipated situations - c\) It should replace other sterilization methods - d\) It can be used without documentation **Which type of tray should not be flash sterilized according to the guidelines?** - a\) Single instrument trays - b\) Large and multiple trays - c\) Small individual trays - d\) Pre-packaged trays **What is the exposure time for most flash sterilization cycles?** - a\) 1 minute - b\) 3-4 minutes - c\) 10-15 minutes - d\) 20-30 minutes **What is the primary disadvantage of using flash sterilization for implantable medical devices?** - a\) It takes too long - b\) It is too expensive - c\) It is not recommended by AAMI and AORN - d\) It is the most reliable method **Which type of devices require longer exposure times during flash sterilization?** - a\) Simple devices - b\) Complex medical devices - c\) Non-critical devices - d\) Semi-critical devices **What must be done before flash sterilization of any instrument?** - a\) It must be air-dried - b\) It must be decontaminated - c\) It must be oiled - d\) It must be labeled **What should be worn during the preparation of items for flash sterilization in the OR?** - a\) No special clothing - b\) Standard PPE - c\) Only gloves - d\) Sterile gown **What is a key factor to ensure the effectiveness of the sterilization process in flash sterilization?** - a\) Speed of the process - b\) Placement of items in the sterilizer - c\) Size of the items - d\) Color of the items **What is one of the limitations of the Liquid Chemical Sterile Processing System?** - a\) It can sterilize all devices - b\) It requires no special containers - c\) Devices must be totally immersible - d\) It can be used for long-term storage **What is the primary reason why large and multiple trays should not be flash sterilized?** - a\) They increase instrument cooling time - b\) They decrease total cycle time - c\) They require shorter heat up time - d\) They may not need increased exposure time **What are the criteria for selecting disinfection/sterilization methods?** - a\) Safety, Efficacy, Efficiency - b\) Color, Shape, Size - c\) Speed, Cost, Availability - d\) Temperature, Pressure, Time **What kind of monitoring is included in Process Monitoring?** - a\) Only visual observation - b\) Parametric and Chemical Monitoring - c\) Only diagnostic cycles - d\) None of the above **What kind of devices are included in Spaulding's Classification System as critical devices?** - a\) Objects in contact with intact skin - b\) Instruments introduced into the bloodstream - c\) Non-critical devices - d\) All of the above **What is one example of a semi-critical device?** - a\) Surgical instruments - b\) Flexible Fiberoptic Endoscopes - c\) Patient Care Equipment - d\) Crutches **What is a key expectation regarding documentation for flash sterilization?** - a\) It should prioritize instrument cooling time - b\) It should be detailed and adequate to track instruments to the patient - c\) It should focus on increasing exposure times - d\) It should require longer heat up time **What is the main benefit of automatic endoscope reprocessors?** - a\) They are expensive - b\) They require manual operation - c\) They incorporate patient and staff safety features - d\) They cannot be used for high-level disinfection **What is the purpose of the Express cycle in sterilization?** a. To sterilize complex instruments b. To remove air from the chamber c. To sterilize single instruments quickly d. To exhaust filtered air from the chamber 24. **What should Flash Documentation contain?** a. Patient\'s Address b. Contents of the Flash Cycle c. Temperature Outside the Facility d. Number of Staff Members Present **Dropdown List Questions (Definitions)** 1. **Molecule:** - A. The smallest quantity of matter that can exist in a free state and retain all its properties - B. A fundamental unit of a chemical element - C. An electronically-charged particle - D. A negatively-charged particle 2. **Atom:** - A. The smallest quantity of matter that can exist in a free state and retain all its properties - B. A fundamental unit of a chemical element - C. An electronically-charged particle - D. A negatively-charged particle 3. **Ion:** - A. The smallest quantity of matter that can exist in a free state and retain all its properties - B. A fundamental unit of a chemical element - C. An electronically-charged particle - D. A negatively-charged particle 4. **Electron:** - A. The smallest quantity of matter that can exist in a free state and retain all its properties - B. A fundamental unit of a chemical element - C. An electronically-charged particle - D. A negatively-charged particle 5. **Oxidizing Agent:** - A. A material that donates electrons - B. A material that removes electrons - C. A material that adds protons - D. A material that removes protons 6. **Oxidation:** - A. Gaining an electron - B. Losing a proton - C. chemical breakdown - D. Gaining a neutron Top of Form Bottom of Form