HSPA STERILE PROCESSING QUIZ 1
CHAPTERS 1-11
Since sterile processing techs do not handle money, ethics considerations do not apply
to them
A.TRUE
B.FALSE – answer B.FALSE (pages 11)
SP techs practice resource management when they control cost and reduce waste
A.TRUE
B.FALSE – answer A.TRUE (pages 11)
SP techs must be able to identify aprox~ 100 surgical instruments in order to be
proficient in their job
A.TRUE
B.FALSE – answer B.FALSE ( pages 6)
SP techs must be able to adapt to change
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - answerA.TRUE (pages 10)
Because all sterile processing departments are structured alike, healthcare facilities use
one standard job description for all SP techs
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - answerB.FALSE (pages 12 )
PPE is required in the decontamination and sterile storage areas
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - answerB.FALSE (pages 6-7)
Good communication skills are an important part of SP techs basic job requirements
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - answerA.TRUE (page 10)
SP workflow can be divided into the handling of three categories of items: soiled items,
clean items and sterile items.
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - answerA.TRUE (page 3)
The use of good verbal communication skills is the most important and most used skill
for SP techs to provide or obtain info
A.TRUE
, B.FALSE - answerB.FALSE (page 10)
Since modern SPDs are virtually risk free, SP technicians need not be concerned with
safety practices
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - answerB.FALSE (page 11)
Soiled instruments and other items are received in the _____ area of the Central service
department - answerDecontamination (pages 4)
The first step in the sterilization process is - answercleaning (pages 4)
To minimize their exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contaminates, Sp techs
must wear special attire referred to as: - answerPPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
(pages 6)
Instrument sets and other required instrumentation needed for all scheduled procedures
for an entire day are usually pulled (collected): - answerThe day or evening before they
will be used (pages 8)
The use of analytic skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of: -
answerEmployability (pages 10)
Healthcare associated infections (HAI's) are: - answerThose that occur on or after day
three of hospitalization (Pages 11)
The human resources tool that defines job duties performed by persons in a specific
position is called: - answerJob description (pages 12)
Sp workflow should move from - answerSoiled to clean (pages 3)
While items may be dispensed to all areas of a facility, the major focus of the sterile
storage personnel is - answerThe operating room (pages 7-8)
Working in the decontamination area requires: - answer- Knowledge of microbiology
- Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting processes
- Instrument identification
Answer : ALL THE ABOVE! (Pages 4)
The prefix HYPER- means - answerabove or excessive (page 22)
The prefix HYPO- means - answerbelow, deficient (pages 22)
The prefix PARA- means - answerbeside, near, along the side of
The prefix PERI- means - answeraround, about (pages 23)
CHAPTERS 1-11
Since sterile processing techs do not handle money, ethics considerations do not apply
to them
A.TRUE
B.FALSE – answer B.FALSE (pages 11)
SP techs practice resource management when they control cost and reduce waste
A.TRUE
B.FALSE – answer A.TRUE (pages 11)
SP techs must be able to identify aprox~ 100 surgical instruments in order to be
proficient in their job
A.TRUE
B.FALSE – answer B.FALSE ( pages 6)
SP techs must be able to adapt to change
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - answerA.TRUE (pages 10)
Because all sterile processing departments are structured alike, healthcare facilities use
one standard job description for all SP techs
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - answerB.FALSE (pages 12 )
PPE is required in the decontamination and sterile storage areas
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - answerB.FALSE (pages 6-7)
Good communication skills are an important part of SP techs basic job requirements
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - answerA.TRUE (page 10)
SP workflow can be divided into the handling of three categories of items: soiled items,
clean items and sterile items.
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - answerA.TRUE (page 3)
The use of good verbal communication skills is the most important and most used skill
for SP techs to provide or obtain info
A.TRUE
, B.FALSE - answerB.FALSE (page 10)
Since modern SPDs are virtually risk free, SP technicians need not be concerned with
safety practices
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - answerB.FALSE (page 11)
Soiled instruments and other items are received in the _____ area of the Central service
department - answerDecontamination (pages 4)
The first step in the sterilization process is - answercleaning (pages 4)
To minimize their exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contaminates, Sp techs
must wear special attire referred to as: - answerPPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
(pages 6)
Instrument sets and other required instrumentation needed for all scheduled procedures
for an entire day are usually pulled (collected): - answerThe day or evening before they
will be used (pages 8)
The use of analytic skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of: -
answerEmployability (pages 10)
Healthcare associated infections (HAI's) are: - answerThose that occur on or after day
three of hospitalization (Pages 11)
The human resources tool that defines job duties performed by persons in a specific
position is called: - answerJob description (pages 12)
Sp workflow should move from - answerSoiled to clean (pages 3)
While items may be dispensed to all areas of a facility, the major focus of the sterile
storage personnel is - answerThe operating room (pages 7-8)
Working in the decontamination area requires: - answer- Knowledge of microbiology
- Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting processes
- Instrument identification
Answer : ALL THE ABOVE! (Pages 4)
The prefix HYPER- means - answerabove or excessive (page 22)
The prefix HYPO- means - answerbelow, deficient (pages 22)
The prefix PARA- means - answerbeside, near, along the side of
The prefix PERI- means - answeraround, about (pages 23)
