STERILE PROCESSING COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ OU.
Answer: both eyes
◍ How do bacteria reproduce?.
Answer: By a process called Binary fission.
◍ reprocess flexible endoscopes by means of special connectors enclosed with
a chemical agent (usually peracetic acid, glutes or OPA); Liquid Chemical
Sterilant(LCS); use correct tubing; watch for kinks; perform req'd
pre-manual cleaning; * attach all channel connectors according to mfg
instructions; NOT for rigid endoscopes.
Answer: AER
◍ Personal protective equipment is not required when cleaning items for
immediate use steam sterilization.(A) True(B) False.
Answer: B
◍ compatible packaging; low temp gas plasma.
Answer: polyolefin wrap, tyvek(non-cellulose), *specific rigid containers
◍ HCF Environments.
Answer: major source of a variety of pathogens
◍ which agency would approve the disinfectants used on floors and walls in
the sterile processing department.
Answer: EPA
◍ an-.
Answer: without
,◍ adip/o-.
Answer: fat
◍ water that has been contaminated by human feces and animals.
Answer: most notably responsible for GI disease
◍ Which of the following would be the best choice for high-level disinfection
of instruments?a. Phenolicsb. Chlorinec. Iodophorsd. Ortho-phthalaldehyde
(OPA).
Answer: d. Ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA)
◍ -stasis, -static.
Answer: control, maintenance of a constant level
◍ High Level Disinfectants.
Answer: used on devices that will come into contact with patients; kills most
organisms but not necessarily spores
◍ do not stack rigid containers during sterilization (unless directed by mfg)
should be ________ on cart.
Answer: flat
◍ EtO requires.
Answer: aeration after processing
◍ To properly test the sharpness of scissors measuring 4.5" and shorter, use:a.
Yellow test material b. Red test materialc. An index cartd. Orange test
material.
Answer: a. Yellow test material
◍ the diffusion (flowing) of water through a semi permeable membrane to
eliminate impurities.
Answer: reverse osmosis
◍ Living things responsible for causing disease are called:.
Answer: Vectors
◍ Kocher (Ochsner).
, Answer: Heavy tissue to pick up bone; Fascia and bone; many length; ortho,
arm, leg. Grasping
◍ epidermis; dermis; hypodermis.
Answer: layers of integument
◍ The requisition system where items are ordered as needed is called:a.
Periodic automatic replenishment (PAR)b. Requisition system c. Supply
chain managementd. Consignment.
Answer: b. Requisition system
◍ Balfour Wings (short).
Answer: Retracting
◍ describes general environmental conditions of SPD sterile storage.
Answer: controlled temp and humidity, limited traffic
◍ -ostomy.
Answer: create an opening
◍ This tissue covers the body's external surface.(A) Epithelial tissue(B)
Connective tissue(C) Muscular tissue(D) Nervous tissue.
Answer: A
◍ hand washing facilities must be ______ from sinks used to decontaminate
instruments.
Answer: separate
◍ An example of a Class 3 indicator or Single-variable indicator is:.
Answer: A glass ampule containing a chemical that melts when the
sterilization temp is achieved
◍ Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials:
textiles, non-wovens, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches and rolls,
Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches, polyethylene, and most rigid sterilization
containers.
Answer: Ethylene Oxide
◍ tungsten carbide identifier.
, Answer: gold handles
◍ Which of the following microorganisms is used to biologically monitor the
dry heat sterilizer?.
Answer: Bacillus atrophaeus
◍ The bottom shelf of storage carts should be:.
Answer: Solid
◍ clostridium botulinum is harbored in.
Answer: soil
◍ xlong Tissue Forceps with teeth.
Answer: Grasping
◍ col/o-.
Answer: colon
◍ damage to medical/surgical supplies stored in the receiving area can be
avoided by.
Answer: avoiding temperature and humidity extremes
◍ What should be done if the Bowie Dick test fails the FIRST time?.
Answer: Report to the Supervisor for further instruction
◍ hypo-.
Answer: below, deficient
◍ phenolics.
Answer: intermediate to low environmental disinfectant; carbolic-acid
based; effective against vegetative bacteria, fungi, and TB; bacteriostatic
and leave a residue
◍ -stenosis.
Answer: abnormal narrowing
◍ lev/o-, levat/o-.
Answer: left
◍ E. Coli is:.
STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ OU.
Answer: both eyes
◍ How do bacteria reproduce?.
Answer: By a process called Binary fission.
◍ reprocess flexible endoscopes by means of special connectors enclosed with
a chemical agent (usually peracetic acid, glutes or OPA); Liquid Chemical
Sterilant(LCS); use correct tubing; watch for kinks; perform req'd
pre-manual cleaning; * attach all channel connectors according to mfg
instructions; NOT for rigid endoscopes.
Answer: AER
◍ Personal protective equipment is not required when cleaning items for
immediate use steam sterilization.(A) True(B) False.
Answer: B
◍ compatible packaging; low temp gas plasma.
Answer: polyolefin wrap, tyvek(non-cellulose), *specific rigid containers
◍ HCF Environments.
Answer: major source of a variety of pathogens
◍ which agency would approve the disinfectants used on floors and walls in
the sterile processing department.
Answer: EPA
◍ an-.
Answer: without
,◍ adip/o-.
Answer: fat
◍ water that has been contaminated by human feces and animals.
Answer: most notably responsible for GI disease
◍ Which of the following would be the best choice for high-level disinfection
of instruments?a. Phenolicsb. Chlorinec. Iodophorsd. Ortho-phthalaldehyde
(OPA).
Answer: d. Ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA)
◍ -stasis, -static.
Answer: control, maintenance of a constant level
◍ High Level Disinfectants.
Answer: used on devices that will come into contact with patients; kills most
organisms but not necessarily spores
◍ do not stack rigid containers during sterilization (unless directed by mfg)
should be ________ on cart.
Answer: flat
◍ EtO requires.
Answer: aeration after processing
◍ To properly test the sharpness of scissors measuring 4.5" and shorter, use:a.
Yellow test material b. Red test materialc. An index cartd. Orange test
material.
Answer: a. Yellow test material
◍ the diffusion (flowing) of water through a semi permeable membrane to
eliminate impurities.
Answer: reverse osmosis
◍ Living things responsible for causing disease are called:.
Answer: Vectors
◍ Kocher (Ochsner).
, Answer: Heavy tissue to pick up bone; Fascia and bone; many length; ortho,
arm, leg. Grasping
◍ epidermis; dermis; hypodermis.
Answer: layers of integument
◍ The requisition system where items are ordered as needed is called:a.
Periodic automatic replenishment (PAR)b. Requisition system c. Supply
chain managementd. Consignment.
Answer: b. Requisition system
◍ Balfour Wings (short).
Answer: Retracting
◍ describes general environmental conditions of SPD sterile storage.
Answer: controlled temp and humidity, limited traffic
◍ -ostomy.
Answer: create an opening
◍ This tissue covers the body's external surface.(A) Epithelial tissue(B)
Connective tissue(C) Muscular tissue(D) Nervous tissue.
Answer: A
◍ hand washing facilities must be ______ from sinks used to decontaminate
instruments.
Answer: separate
◍ An example of a Class 3 indicator or Single-variable indicator is:.
Answer: A glass ampule containing a chemical that melts when the
sterilization temp is achieved
◍ Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials:
textiles, non-wovens, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches and rolls,
Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches, polyethylene, and most rigid sterilization
containers.
Answer: Ethylene Oxide
◍ tungsten carbide identifier.
, Answer: gold handles
◍ Which of the following microorganisms is used to biologically monitor the
dry heat sterilizer?.
Answer: Bacillus atrophaeus
◍ The bottom shelf of storage carts should be:.
Answer: Solid
◍ clostridium botulinum is harbored in.
Answer: soil
◍ xlong Tissue Forceps with teeth.
Answer: Grasping
◍ col/o-.
Answer: colon
◍ damage to medical/surgical supplies stored in the receiving area can be
avoided by.
Answer: avoiding temperature and humidity extremes
◍ What should be done if the Bowie Dick test fails the FIRST time?.
Answer: Report to the Supervisor for further instruction
◍ hypo-.
Answer: below, deficient
◍ phenolics.
Answer: intermediate to low environmental disinfectant; carbolic-acid
based; effective against vegetative bacteria, fungi, and TB; bacteriostatic
and leave a residue
◍ -stenosis.
Answer: abnormal narrowing
◍ lev/o-, levat/o-.
Answer: left
◍ E. Coli is:.
