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CONTINUING EDUCATION TEST • JULY 2021 Managing a water crisis


What do you mean we don’t have any water?! Circle the one correct answer:


1. Which sterile processing equipment can be used during a water crisis? a. Washer disinfector b. Steam sterilizer c. Vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilizer d. Wash sink


2. A boil advisory is issued when known or potentially harmful microbial contamination is present in potable water. a. True b. False


3. What is present in the water during a No Drink Advisory? a. Harmful microorganisms b. Chemicals or toxins that are harmful when drunk c. Radioactive materials d. Food coloring


4. Who mandates a water boil advisory? a. Central sterile department b. CEO of facility c. EPA, CDC, FEMA or local governments d. Wildlife and Fishery Department


5. How long must the water pressure be below 20 psi to create an oppor- tunity for contamination through microcracks? a. 30 minutes b. 45 minutes c. One hour d. 24 hours


6. Which would not cause a boil advisory? a. Washer-disinfector malfunction b. Freezing temperatures c. Construction d. Low water pressure


7. Who would NOT be included on the team when forming an EWPS? a. Facility manager b. Security c. OR supervisor d. Chief of Operations


8. Which is the regulating body for water safety parameters? a. Facility water manager b. Central sterile manger c. Environmental Protection Agency d. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


9. What can you use water for during a boil advisory? a. Handwashing b. Drinking c. Washing instruments


10. Which task is necessary before starting up SPD equipment after a boil alert? a. Cleaning and decontaminating the sink b. Disinfecting all work surfaces c. Flushing water lines d. Changing air filters


The approval number for this lesson is STERIS-HPN 210406.


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