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Question 1

According to Spaulding Classification, surgical instruments that penetrate sterile tissue are classified as:

Accepted Answer

Critical items

Answer

Critical items contact sterile tissue or the vascular system and must be sterile; surgical instruments fall into this highest-risk category.

Question 2

Which chemical indicator (CI) class provides the most information about sterilization conditions, measuring multiple parameters?

Accepted Answer

Class 5 — Integrating indicators

Answer

Class 5 integrating indicators are designed to react to all critical parameters (time, temperature, and steam) and correlate with BI performance.

Question 3

What personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when working in the decontamination area?

Accepted Answer

Utility gloves, moisture-resistant gown, face shield, and shoe covers

Answer

The decontamination area requires full barrier PPE including utility gloves, a moisture-resistant gown, face shield or mask/eye protection, and shoe covers to protect against bloodborne pathogens and splashes.

Question 4

Which sterilization parameter is NOT one of the three critical variables monitored in steam sterilization?

Accepted Answer

Pressure

Answer

The three critical variables for steam sterilization are temperature, time, and steam contact (moisture); pressure is a byproduct of generating steam at the required temperature, not an independent critical variable.

Question 5

What is the minimum shelf life expectancy concept that has replaced traditional event-related sterility?

Accepted Answer

Event-related sterility (ERS)

Answer

Event-related sterility (ERS) recognizes that sterility is maintained until some event compromises the integrity of the package, rather than based on an arbitrary time limit.

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

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

IAHCSMM Ultimate IAHCSMM 3