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SELF-STUDY SERIES CONTINUING EDUCATION TEST • SEPTEMBER 2022


Expiration dating in the SPD Circle the one correct answer:


1. Which of the following do not have an expi- ration date? A. Sterilants and disinfectants B. Chemical indicators C. Reusable brushes D. None of the above


2. ___________ indicates that a sterilized item is fi t for use until a specifi ed event makes it unfi t for use. A. Expiration date B. Shelf life C. Endpoint stability D. Event-related shelf life


3. This is assigned at the time of manufacture. A. Shelf life B. Endpoint stability C. Expiration date D. Event-related shelf life


4. This term refers to the number of days that a processed endoscope can be stored after drying and before use. A. Post-sterilization shelf life B. Shelf life C. Endpoint stability D. Hang time


5. The timeframe during which an item re- mains fi t for use is its ______ A. Shelf life B. Endpoint stability C. Expiration date D. Hang time


6. Once a sterilization pouch is used in a ster- ilization process, the pouch expiration date is no longer valid, and the post-sterilization shelf life date is followed. A. TRUE B. FALSE


7. The timeframe in which a visible test result will remain unchanged. A. Shelf life B. Endpoint stability C. Expiration date D. Event-related shelf life


8. FIFO refers to A. Sterilization order B. Inventory rotation C. Survey fi ndings D. None of the above


9. To prepare for an audit: A. Establish a regularly scheduled walk- through.


B. Audit policies, procedures, and work instructions for inclusion of expiration dating in all its forms.


C. Have justifi cation written and approved per facility policies for expiration dates set within the department.


D. All of the above.


10. ___________ continue to be a focus of surveyors. A. Staff fi ndings B. Washer disinfectors and ultrasonics C. Sterile processing and endoscope repro- cessing


D. Ergonomics


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