REVIEW QUIZZES
Chapter 1: Introduction to Central Service Review Quiz
Complete the following 10 multiple choice questions.
area of the

1. Soiled instruments and other items are received in the Central Service department.

a. preparation
b. packaging
C. decontamination
d. sterilization

2. The first step in the sterilization process is

a. receiving.
b. sorting.
c. soaking.
d. cleaning


3. Central Service technicians must wear special attire referred to as
to minimize their exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contaminants.

A. PPE
b. OSHA
C. TPA
d. CDC

4. Instrument sets and other required instrumentation needed for all scheduled
procedures for an entire day are usually pulled (collected)

a. two days before they will be used.

b. the day or evening before they will be used.

c. the morning of the planned surgery.

d. early morning (for morning procedures) and early afternoon (for afternoon
procedures) on the day of surgery.

5. The use of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of
which of the following knowledge and skills dimensions?

a. Communication abilities

b. Facility system
responsibilities

C. Employability skills

d. Safety practices


6. Healthcare-associated infections are

A. most likely to occur during a surgical procedure.

b. caused by drug resistant organisms.

C. infections without known cures.

d. infections which occur in the course of being treated in a healthcare facility.