There are 100 questions on the final exam. Read each question carefully and select the best response. Good luck!

The recoil of suture after it has been removed from the package is known as ___.

When instruments are received in the decontamination processing area, they are sorted and the instruments with detachable parts are disassembled.  Instruments are disassembled because ___.

Sterilization of an endoscope using Glutaraldehyde would take how long?

What is the correct technique for placing a dirty needle into the count pad?

When wearing PPE, the surgical staff protects ___.

When using ethylene oxide, OSHA requires hospitals to install an exhaust system that vents the gas to ____.

If an unsterile person is observing a surgical procedure, where should they stand?

Routine cleaning of the operating room is the general responsibility of ___.

During cleanup, the pads of the operating table are removed to expose the undersurface of the table (bed).  All surfaces of the table (bed) and pads are cleaned with particular attention to hinges, pivotal points, and castors.  It is ___ to move the table (bed) to mop and clean under the table, including its supporting post and castors.