Decontamination Procedures Practice Test – Medical Device Reprocessing – 2026
– Study and Practice Guide
Example questions
1.
What is the primary goal of the cleaning process in decontamination for medical devices?
To prepare instruments for sterilization.
To apply a protective coating on the instruments.
To kill all microorganisms on the surface.
To remove dirt, debris, and organic material from surfaces.
2.
What is the primary purpose of detergents in the cleaning of medical instruments?
To sterilize the instruments.
To aid in the removal of soil and contaminants.
To disinfect the instruments.
To provide lubrication during cleaning.
3.
What are the three primary methods of decontamination mentioned in the study guide?
Scrubbing, soaking, and sealing
Rinsing, drying, and packaging
Washing, drying, and storing
Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
4.
What does the acronym PPE stand for in the context of medical device decontamination?
Professional Protective Equipment
Personal Prevention Equipment
– Study and Practice Guide
Example questions
1.
What is the primary goal of the cleaning process in decontamination for medical devices?
To prepare instruments for sterilization.
To apply a protective coating on the instruments.
To kill all microorganisms on the surface.
To remove dirt, debris, and organic material from surfaces.
2.
What is the primary purpose of detergents in the cleaning of medical instruments?
To sterilize the instruments.
To aid in the removal of soil and contaminants.
To disinfect the instruments.
To provide lubrication during cleaning.
3.
What are the three primary methods of decontamination mentioned in the study guide?
Scrubbing, soaking, and sealing
Rinsing, drying, and packaging
Washing, drying, and storing
Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
4.
What does the acronym PPE stand for in the context of medical device decontamination?
Professional Protective Equipment
Personal Prevention Equipment
