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Technician in Surgery TS-C Practice Test - Question List

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21. When sending items on a case cart for sterilization, which of the following is true about unused, sterile items left on the cart?
  1. Unused, sterile items should sent back to processing with contaminated items.
  2. Unused, sterile items can be used for another surgical process right away.
  3. Unused, sterile items should be opened and integrated with the contaminated items.
  4. Unused, sterile items should remain on the case cart, with a second cart needed for contaminated items.
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22. When using steam sterilization, which of the following is necessary to properly remove microorganisms through the steam autoclave process?
  1. Steam, high temperature, and ethylene oxide gas
  2. Steam, high temperature, and pressure
  3. Steam, low temperature, and hydrogen peroxide
  4. Steam only
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23. Which of the following devices may need chemical sterilization, rather than steam sterilization?
  1. Fiberoptic endoscope
  2. Blood pressure cuff
  3. Laparoscope
  4. Respiratory therapy devices
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24. For what length of time should cryosurgical instruments be sterilized to ensure adequate elimination of all microorganisms?
  1. 5 minutes
  2. 12 minutes
  3. 30 minutes
  4. It depends on the manufacturer’s instructions.
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25. What is the purpose of covering reconstituted disinfectant solutions when not in use?
  1. The solutions may otherwise become contaminated.
  2. The solutions may emit noxious fumes or odors.
  3. The solutions may otherwise lose levels of concentration.
  4. The solutions may expire more quickly.
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