CBIC CBIC Sterilization and Disinfection 2

Question 1

Which disinfectant is considered a high-level disinfectant and is commonly used for heat-sensitive endoscopes?

Accepted Answer

Glutaraldehyde 2%

Answer

Quaternary ammonium compounds

Answer

Isopropyl alcohol 70%

Answer

Sodium hypochlorite 0.05%

Question 2

The Bowie-Dick test is specifically designed to detect which sterilizer problem?

Accepted Answer

Air removal failures in pre-vacuum steam sterilizers

Answer

Inadequate sterilant concentration

Answer

Incorrect temperature calibration

Answer

Inadequate drying cycle performance

Question 3

Which factor is most critical when cleaning instruments before disinfection or sterilization?

Accepted Answer

Removal of all visible organic material

Answer

Water temperature

Answer

Type of detergent used

Answer

Soaking duration

Question 4

Ethylene oxide (ETO) sterilization is primarily used for which type of medical devices?

Accepted Answer

Heat- and moisture-sensitive devices

Answer

Metal surgical instruments

Answer

Implantable orthopedic hardware

Answer

Rigid endoscopes

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of event-related sterility maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Sterility is maintained until the packaging is compromised

Answer

Sterility is maintained based on a fixed expiration date

Answer

Sterility expires after 30 days regardless of packaging

Answer

Sterility is guaranteed only with double-wrapping

Question 6

Which organization publishes standards for reprocessing flexible endoscopes in the United States?

Accepted Answer

SGNA and APIC

Answer

OSHA

Answer

CDC

Answer

EPA