Lovekiran Kaur Date:__________________

INFC 206 Module 1 Self-Test

Question 1
The main function of the medical device reprocessing department is to:

a) Stock the facility with required supplies

b) Produce and/or supply clean and/or sterile devices

c) Collect and distribute medical equipment

d) Monitor equipment needs for the facility

Question 2
The main work areas within the medical device reprocessing department include:

a) Decontamination, assembly, Sterrad® sterilization, inventory and distribution

b) Decontamination, assembly, sterilization, sterile storage and distribution

c) Decontamination, function testing, wrapping, sterilization and sterile storage

d) Decontamination, assembly, case carts and transportation

Question 3
Soft skills such as client service, teamwork, communication and professionalism are required of
medical device reprocessing technicians because:

a) Direct contact with patients is a priority.

b) It is important to be respected by your coworkers.

c) Doctors and nurses expect professional behavior.

d) Working as a team is essential to quality patient care.

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Question 4
A general description of job duties in the decontamination area includes:

a) Sorting of medical equipment according to recommended cleaning procedures

b) Loading, operating and monitoring of sterilization equipment

c) Sorting of medical devices for assembly

d) Offloading of clean instruments and containers to designated areas

Question 5
The medical device reprocessing department is a term that is used interchangeably
with central service department.

a) True

b) False

Question 6
The medical device reprocessing department and its technicians are typically responsible for
cleaning the operating room.

a) True

b) False

Question 7
Medical device reprocessing technicians are expected to work all shifts in order to meet the
production needs of a facility.

a) True

b) False

Question 8
To maintain the one-way flow of goods, imaginary barriers separate the different areas in a
medical device reprocessing department including decontamination.

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a) True

b) False

Question 9
The ventilation system in soiled areas should be designed to allow:

a) Negative air pressure to be exhausted inside

b) Positive air pressure to be exhausted inside

c) Positive air pressure to be exhausted outside

d) Negative air pressure to be exhausted outside

Question 10
The recommended temperature and humidity in a medical device reprocessing department is:

a) 18°C to 20°C and a humidity level of 30% to 60%

b) 18°C to 23°C and a humidity level of 30% to 60%

c) 17°C to 21°C and a humidity level of 35% to 75%

d) 16°C to 20°C and a humidity level of 35% to 75%

Question 11
Portable fans must not be used in the processing department because:

a) Electrical cords are environmental hazards.

b) They may blow important documents onto the floor.

c) They interfere with designed airflow characteristics.

d) They are needed in patient care areas.

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Question 12
A strict dress code must be followed before entering a medical device reprocessing department
in order to:

a) Prevent strangers from gaining access to the department

b) Limit the number of microorganisms entering decontamination

c) Protect equipment from exposure to outside contaminates

d) Prevent patients from entering the department

Question 13
The _____________________________________is the ultimate client of the medical device
reprocessing department.

Question 14
The medical device reprocessing department is the_______________________ of the hospital.

Question 15
The acronym FIFO stands for _____________________________________________________.

Question 16
The five main working areas of the medical device reprocessing department include:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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