Which agency regulates the manufacture of all medical devices and requires premarket clearance of new medical devices?

question 6 options:

a) epa

b) cdc

c) osha

d) fda

question 7 (5 points)

a sterile processing technician accidentally punctures herself while sorting instruments within the decontamination department. the puncture went through the technician's muscle layer. what type of portal of entry would this be?

a) mucous membrane puncture

b) skin abrasion

c) parenteral

d) transplacental

question 8 (5 points)

the epa sets air quality regulations under the act.

a) humid air

b) polluted air

c) clean air

d) fresh air

question 9 (5 points)

class heart valves and pacemakers are some examples of fda-approved medical devices.

a) iii

b) vi

c) i

d) ii

question 10 (5 points)

osha's regulated policies are delivered through

a) state lawmakers.

b) congress.

c) city councils.

d) the criminal justice system.

question 11 (5 points)

medical facilities can lose their medicaid or medicare benefits if accreditation is not received by which agency?

a) joint commission

b) fda

c) osha

d) aami

question 12 (5 points)

the chain of infection originates from a(n)

a) portal of entry.

b) causative agent.

c) reservoir.

d) carrier.

question 13 (5 points)

which agency issues standard precaution guidelines for isolation principles to control the spread of infection?

a) cdc

b) epa

c) fda

d) aorn

question 14 (5 points)

which of the following protects sterile processing technicians from spills and splashes that may occur in the decontamination department?

a) surgical gowns

b) fluid-resistant gowns

c) isolation gowns

d) surgical scrubs

question 15 (5 points)

according to osha's bloodborne pathogens standard, any contaminated item must be

a) transported in a covered, rigid, puncture-proof container.

b) thrown out in the trash immediately.

c) placed in a plastic bag that's properly labeled.

d) sterilized within 20 minutes of contamination.

question 16 (5 points)

which of the following provides sterilization recommendations?

a) aorn

b) aami

c) fda

d) epa

question 17 (5 points)

anyone entering the central service department should adhere to strict codes.

a) equipment

b) pay

c) health

d) dress

question 18 (5 points)

healthcare workers often come into contact with infectious materials, whether known or unknown; therefore, it's important for sterile processing technicians to

a) always wear gloves.

b) ensure proper hygiene.

c) always follow standard precautions.

d) don masks.

how many air exchanges per hour should there be in the sterile storage department?

question 19 options:

a) 15

b) 10

c) 5

d) 4

the fda classifies chemical indicators as class products.

question 20 options:

a) ii

b) iii

c) vi

d) i