IAHCSMM (MCQ) 4

Question 1

What is the minimum temperature required for high-level disinfection (HLD) when using glutaraldehyde 2%?

Accepted Answer

68°F (20°C)

Answer

Glutaraldehyde 2% achieves high-level disinfection at a minimum temperature of 68°F (20°C) with a contact time of at least 20 minutes.

Question 2

Which term describes the removal of all microbial life including bacterial endospores?

Accepted Answer

Sterilization

Answer

Sterilization is the process that destroys or eliminates all forms of microbial life, including highly resistant bacterial endospores.

Question 3

A peel pouch sealed incorrectly with the instrument tip touching the seal is a problem because:

Accepted Answer

The instrument can puncture the seal, compromising sterility

Answer

Instrument tips that contact the seal can puncture or weaken it during handling, creating a pathway for microorganism contamination.

Question 4

What is the recommended air pressure differential between the clean and decontamination areas in a CS department?

Accepted Answer

Clean area should have positive pressure relative to decontamination

Answer

The clean/sterile area should maintain positive pressure relative to the decontamination area to prevent airborne contamination from flowing into the clean zone.

Question 5

Which type of chemical disinfectant is most appropriate for disinfecting environmental surfaces in the CS prep and pack area?

Accepted Answer

EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant

Answer

EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectants are appropriate for environmental surface disinfection in healthcare settings including CS prep areas.

IAHCSMM - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management Practice Test

IAHCSMM - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management Practice Test

IAHCSMM (MCQ) 4