Canadian Entry To Practice Canadian Entry To Practice Sterile Products

Question 1

Which ISO class cleanroom is required for the preparation of sterile hazardous drugs in Canada?

Accepted Answer

ISO Class 5

Answer

ISO Class 3

Answer

ISO Class 7

Answer

ISO Class 8

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a biological safety cabinet (BSC) when preparing hazardous sterile products?

Accepted Answer

To protect the product, operator, and environment

Answer

To maintain product sterility only

Answer

To speed up preparation time

Answer

To reduce medication errors

Question 3

According to NAPRA Model Standards, what is the beyond-use date (BUD) for a compounded sterile preparation stored at room temperature without sterility testing?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Answer

12 hours

Answer

48 hours

Answer

72 hours

Question 4

Which technique is used to check for particulate matter in a finished sterile preparation?

Accepted Answer

Visual inspection under light

Answer

Endotoxin testing

Answer

Osmolality testing

Answer

pH measurement

Question 5

What type of filter is used to sterilize a solution that cannot withstand heat sterilization?

Accepted Answer

0.22-micron membrane filter

Answer

HEPA filter

Answer

0.45-micron depth filter

Answer

Activated carbon filter

Question 6

When performing hand hygiene before aseptic compounding, how long must the surgical scrub technique last?

Accepted Answer

2–3 minutes

Answer

30 seconds

Answer

1 minute

Answer

5–6 minutes