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July 30, 2026 STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM STUDY
STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM STUDY|
COMPLETELY SOLVED| A+ GRADED.
What is Central Service ? -CORRECT ANS Centralized distribution of supplies
to all customers in the hospital.
What is the Central Service One Way Work Flow ? -CORRECT ANS -
Decontamination (soiled)
-Preparation, Packaging, Sterilization (clean)
-Sterile Storage (sterile)
What is the purpose of a One Way Work Flow ? -CORRECT ANS To prevent
cross contamination.
Decontamination -CORRECT ANS Physically or chemically render instruments
or equipment that may be contaminated with harmful micro organisms to make it
safe to handle.
Negative air flow -CORRECT ANS Air flows into a room from other
surrounding areas, pressure is less than other adjacent areas.
Positive Air Pressure -CORRECT ANS Maintains air flow out of a room, this
helps with keeping all dust particles and microorganisms out.
Standard Precautions -CORRECT ANS Treat everyone and everything as
infected /contaminated.
A+ GRADED 1
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July 30, 2026 STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM STUDY
Job Description -CORRECT ANS Define and communicate job duties and
requirements in organization.
Nosocomial Infection -CORRECT ANS Hospital Acquired Infection.
Textile Packaging Materials should be held at a room temperature of ______ and a
relative humidity of ____ for a minimum of __ ____ prior to sterilization. -
CORRECT ANS -64-72 degrees F
-35-70%
-2 Hours
Superheating -CORRECT ANS When steam is at a temperature which exceeds
that of saturated steam at the same pressure.
Linen packaging material is limited to a size of _______,not weigh more than
_______, and maximum density must not exceed ______. -CORRECT ANS -
12x12x20
-12 lbs
-7.2 lbs
What is a wet pack? -CORRECT ANS Containers with moisture after the
sterilization process is complete.
What are the 2 flat wrapping techniques and the 2 folds? -CORRECT ANS -
Sequential
-Simultaneous
-Square Fold
A+ GRADED 2
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July 30, 2026 STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM STUDY
-Envelope Fold
Wrapped pans of instruments should not exceed ____ in weight. -CORRECT
ANS 16 lbs
What is the maximum weight for containerized instrument sets recommended by
AAMI/ANSI? -CORRECT ANS 25 lbs
Wrapped basin sets should not exceed _____. -CORRECT ANS 7 lbs
Sterility (time-related) -CORRECT ANS Package is considered sterile until a
specific expiration date is reached.
Sterility (event-related) -CORRECT ANS Items are considered sterile unless the
integrity of the packaging is compromised or suspected of being compromised.
Name the 4 things that event-related sterility depends on. -CORRECT ANS 1.
Quality of the wrapping material.
2. Handling procedures.
3. Storage and transport conditions.
4. Number of times the package has been handled (4 times).
Name 4 concerns when it comes to packaging. -CORRECT ANS 1. Moisture
contamination.
2. Dirt, Dust, and Debris.
3. Physical damage.
4. Breakdown of packaging material due to wear of age.
A+ GRADED 3
July 30, 2026 STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM STUDY
STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM STUDY|
COMPLETELY SOLVED| A+ GRADED.
What is Central Service ? -CORRECT ANS Centralized distribution of supplies
to all customers in the hospital.
What is the Central Service One Way Work Flow ? -CORRECT ANS -
Decontamination (soiled)
-Preparation, Packaging, Sterilization (clean)
-Sterile Storage (sterile)
What is the purpose of a One Way Work Flow ? -CORRECT ANS To prevent
cross contamination.
Decontamination -CORRECT ANS Physically or chemically render instruments
or equipment that may be contaminated with harmful micro organisms to make it
safe to handle.
Negative air flow -CORRECT ANS Air flows into a room from other
surrounding areas, pressure is less than other adjacent areas.
Positive Air Pressure -CORRECT ANS Maintains air flow out of a room, this
helps with keeping all dust particles and microorganisms out.
Standard Precautions -CORRECT ANS Treat everyone and everything as
infected /contaminated.
A+ GRADED 1
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July 30, 2026 STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM STUDY
Job Description -CORRECT ANS Define and communicate job duties and
requirements in organization.
Nosocomial Infection -CORRECT ANS Hospital Acquired Infection.
Textile Packaging Materials should be held at a room temperature of ______ and a
relative humidity of ____ for a minimum of __ ____ prior to sterilization. -
CORRECT ANS -64-72 degrees F
-35-70%
-2 Hours
Superheating -CORRECT ANS When steam is at a temperature which exceeds
that of saturated steam at the same pressure.
Linen packaging material is limited to a size of _______,not weigh more than
_______, and maximum density must not exceed ______. -CORRECT ANS -
12x12x20
-12 lbs
-7.2 lbs
What is a wet pack? -CORRECT ANS Containers with moisture after the
sterilization process is complete.
What are the 2 flat wrapping techniques and the 2 folds? -CORRECT ANS -
Sequential
-Simultaneous
-Square Fold
A+ GRADED 2
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July 30, 2026 STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM STUDY
-Envelope Fold
Wrapped pans of instruments should not exceed ____ in weight. -CORRECT
ANS 16 lbs
What is the maximum weight for containerized instrument sets recommended by
AAMI/ANSI? -CORRECT ANS 25 lbs
Wrapped basin sets should not exceed _____. -CORRECT ANS 7 lbs
Sterility (time-related) -CORRECT ANS Package is considered sterile until a
specific expiration date is reached.
Sterility (event-related) -CORRECT ANS Items are considered sterile unless the
integrity of the packaging is compromised or suspected of being compromised.
Name the 4 things that event-related sterility depends on. -CORRECT ANS 1.
Quality of the wrapping material.
2. Handling procedures.
3. Storage and transport conditions.
4. Number of times the package has been handled (4 times).
Name 4 concerns when it comes to packaging. -CORRECT ANS 1. Moisture
contamination.
2. Dirt, Dust, and Debris.
3. Physical damage.
4. Breakdown of packaging material due to wear of age.
A+ GRADED 3
