CST Sterilization & Infection Control

Question 1

What is the most reliable method of sterilization?

Accepted Answer

Steam under pressure (autoclave)

Answer

Boiling water

Answer

Dry heat

Answer

Alcohol wipes

Question 2

Why is hand hygiene important in infection control?

Accepted Answer

It reduces the spread of pathogens

Answer

To dry hands

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To look professional

Answer

To avoid glove use

Question 3

How should instruments be positioned in the autoclave?

Accepted Answer

Loosely arranged to allow steam circulation

Answer

Tightly packed to conserve space

Answer

Stacked horizontally

Answer

Left in containers

Question 4

What is the role of biological indicators in sterilization?

Accepted Answer

To confirm all microbes are destroyed

Answer

Track expiration dates

Answer

Label instruments

Answer

Maintain humidity

Question 5

Which PPE is essential during decontamination?

Accepted Answer

Gloves, gown, mask, and eye protection

Answer

Only gloves

Answer

Scrubs only

Answer

Hairnet only

Question 6

Why should you never recap used needles?

Accepted Answer

To avoid accidental needle sticks

Answer

To keep them sterile

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To reduce noise

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To improve disposal speed

Question 7

How should contaminated instruments be transported?

Accepted Answer

In a closed, leak-proof container

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On an open tray

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Carried by hand

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With clean instruments

Question 8

What does a chemical indicator show?

Accepted Answer

Conditions for sterilization were met

Answer

Item is clean

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Sterilizer is full

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Sterilizer timer works

Question 9

Which action best prevents surgical site infection?

Accepted Answer

Using sterile technique and hand hygiene

Answer

Wearing double scrubs

Answer

Rushing procedures

Answer

Storing equipment openly