CIS - Certified Instrument Specialist Specialty Instrumentation Sets Questions and Answers

Question 1

A technician is processing an ophthalmic set containing a diamond knife. What is the most critical handling instruction specific to this instrument during decontamination?

Accepted Answer

It must be hand-washed separately using a non-abrasive sponge, avoiding any contact with the blade's edge.

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It should be placed in an ultrasonic cleaner with other delicate instruments.

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It should be processed through an automated washer-disinfector on a gentle cycle.

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It can be cleaned along with other micro-instruments as long as it is in a protective tray.

Question 2

When assembling a set for a craniotomy, which of the following powered instruments is essential for creating burr holes and cutting the bone flap in the skull?

Accepted Answer

High-speed pneumatic perforator/craniotome

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Dermatome

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Sternal Saw

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Oscillating Saw

Question 3

A sterile processing technician receives a multi-tray orthopedic loaner set for a total hip arthroplasty. What is the mandatory first step that must be taken before initiating the decontamination process?

Accepted Answer

Perform a detailed inventory and inspection of all contents against the manufacturer's count sheet.

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Place all trays directly into the cart washer to begin cleaning.

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Wrap the set immediately if it appears to have been delivered sterile.

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Contact the operating room to confirm the case is still scheduled.

Question 4

Which of the following self-retaining retractors is uniquely designed for spreading the ribs during cardiothoracic procedures?

Accepted Answer

Finochietto Retractor

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Balfour Retractor

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Weitlaner Retractor

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Gelpi Retractor

Question 5

A technician is reprocessing EndoWrist® instruments from a da Vinci® robotic surgery system. Which of the following is a critical cleaning step unique to these complex instruments?

Accepted Answer

Attaching the instrument to a specialized device to flush internal channels and lumens under pressure.

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Soaking the instrument tips in a saline solution.

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Scrubbing the external surfaces with a wire brush.

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Bypassing manual cleaning and placing them directly into the ultrasonic cleaner.

Question 6

A myringotomy set, containing instruments like an ear speculum, a myringotomy knife, and an alligator forceps, is used for procedures on which anatomical structure?

Accepted Answer

Tympanic Membrane (Eardrum)

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Nasal Septum

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Tonsils

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Vocal Cords