STERILE PROCESSING PRACTICE
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ all packages must be labeled completely and _____________ prior to
sterilization; avoid mistakes; name, destination, initials of preparer; using
non toxic ______________ marker.
Answer: correctly; permanent
◍ To minimize their exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other
contaminants, SP technicians must wear special attire referred to as:a.
Personal protective equipment b. Personal protection garments c.
Professional protective equipmentd. Personal safety attire.
Answer: a. Personal protective equipment
◍ Handled only if wearing PPE; all injuries that occur MUST be reported
immediately.
Answer: sharps
◍ vagina.
Answer: receives penis and is birth canal
◍ Positive air flow means when the door is opened, air flows out instead of
into the area.(A) True(B) False.
Answer: A
◍ detergents used in ultrasonic should be low suds foam and have a ______
_______ pH.
Answer: near nuetral
◍ -rrhexis.
Answer: rupture
,◍ the inventory of medical and surgical supplies can represent up to ____% of
a facility's operating budget.
Answer: 40%
◍ Each year, approximately (blank) patients develop a healthcare-associated
infection.(A) one million(B) two million(C) 700,000(D) 500,000.
Answer: C
◍ bony encasement.
Answer: protects central nervous system
◍ The first step to inspect the insulation of a laparoscopic instrument is to(A)
check the collar at the distal tip.(B) try to slide the insulation back.(C) check
the handle for chipping or cracking.(D) visually check the instrument's
shaft..
Answer: A
◍ Red blood cells develop in which part of the body?.
Answer: Bone Marrow
◍ vaso-.
Answer: vessel
◍ AAMI's definition of cleaning.
Answer: the removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary
for further processing or for it's intended use
◍ Myringotomy.
Answer: making incision into tympanic membrane (eardrum) to permit fluid
to drain and placing small tubes in membrane to permit continuous drainage
◍ Which of the following means beside or near?a. Para b. Peric. Partad. Pana.
Answer: a. Para
◍ colo-.
Answer: colon
◍ total hip and knee sets; osteotomes; screw sets.
, Answer: instruments used for skeletal system
◍ You notice that the eye wash station is obstructed by storage boxes and is
not easily accessible. What should you do in this situation?
A. Leave the eye wash station as it is, since the boxes are temporary and will
be removed later.
B. Relocate the storage boxes to ensure clear access to the eye wash station.
C. Inform the supervisor about the obstruction and wait for their
instructions.
D. Use a sign to indicate an alternative eye wash station location to
employees until the obstruction is cle.
Answer: B. Relocate the storage boxes to ensure clear access to the eye
wash station.
◍ Please explain how you clean the chamber drain filter..
Answer: Clean daily, under running water with mild detergent using a
non-abrasive brush.
◍ Name the two stain tests used to ID bacterial traits.
Answer: Gram Stain and Ziehl-Neilson Stain
◍ What is plasma?.
Answer: A yellow fluid that contains dissolved proteins, glucose, clotting
factors, minerals and hormones.
◍ the effectiveness of any chemical disinfection process depends on....
Answer: contact time, concentration of solution and temperature of the
solution
◍ Sterility (event-related).
Answer: Items are considered sterile unless the integrity of the packaging is
compromised or suspected of being compromised.
◍ most unique feature of an integrating chemical indicator.
Answer: it's ability to perform in parallel to a biological indicator
◍ Loose fitted clothing is not recommended in the CS/SPD because they can
, get caught on equipment and cause?.
Answer: injury
◍ Loaner instrumentation can cause receiving challenges.(A) True(B) False.
Answer: A
◍ wash ___________ pans separately; do not place over instruments.
Answer: solid
◍ Detergents that are meant to bind with soils and keep them suspended in the
solution so they can be removed during the rinsing process are use for what
type of cleaning?.
Answer: manual
◍ bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and microscopic algae.
Answer: microorganisms include
◍ Unrestricted Areas.
Answer: normal traffic areas; hospital corridors, most offices, locker rooms,
and general public areas (cafeteria, waiting rooms); street clothes may be
worn in unrestricted areas
◍ Rod-Shaped bacteria are called:.
Answer: Bacilli
◍ Valuing efforts to promote diversity can:a. Improve job satisfaction and
decrease absenteeismb. Create a culture of respect and promote teamworkc.
Increase creative thinking and problem solvingd. All the above.
Answer: d. All the above
◍ ebonized instruments(due to texture flaking) and plastic trays(absorb sound
waves) are not recommended for use in ____________ ; hinged instruments
must be in open position; not recommended to clean in 'strung' position.
Answer: ultrasonic
◍ What color stain will appear for a gram-positive bacteria?a. Pinkb. Purplec.
Redd. Blue.
Answer: b. Purple
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ all packages must be labeled completely and _____________ prior to
sterilization; avoid mistakes; name, destination, initials of preparer; using
non toxic ______________ marker.
Answer: correctly; permanent
◍ To minimize their exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other
contaminants, SP technicians must wear special attire referred to as:a.
Personal protective equipment b. Personal protection garments c.
Professional protective equipmentd. Personal safety attire.
Answer: a. Personal protective equipment
◍ Handled only if wearing PPE; all injuries that occur MUST be reported
immediately.
Answer: sharps
◍ vagina.
Answer: receives penis and is birth canal
◍ Positive air flow means when the door is opened, air flows out instead of
into the area.(A) True(B) False.
Answer: A
◍ detergents used in ultrasonic should be low suds foam and have a ______
_______ pH.
Answer: near nuetral
◍ -rrhexis.
Answer: rupture
,◍ the inventory of medical and surgical supplies can represent up to ____% of
a facility's operating budget.
Answer: 40%
◍ Each year, approximately (blank) patients develop a healthcare-associated
infection.(A) one million(B) two million(C) 700,000(D) 500,000.
Answer: C
◍ bony encasement.
Answer: protects central nervous system
◍ The first step to inspect the insulation of a laparoscopic instrument is to(A)
check the collar at the distal tip.(B) try to slide the insulation back.(C) check
the handle for chipping or cracking.(D) visually check the instrument's
shaft..
Answer: A
◍ Red blood cells develop in which part of the body?.
Answer: Bone Marrow
◍ vaso-.
Answer: vessel
◍ AAMI's definition of cleaning.
Answer: the removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary
for further processing or for it's intended use
◍ Myringotomy.
Answer: making incision into tympanic membrane (eardrum) to permit fluid
to drain and placing small tubes in membrane to permit continuous drainage
◍ Which of the following means beside or near?a. Para b. Peric. Partad. Pana.
Answer: a. Para
◍ colo-.
Answer: colon
◍ total hip and knee sets; osteotomes; screw sets.
, Answer: instruments used for skeletal system
◍ You notice that the eye wash station is obstructed by storage boxes and is
not easily accessible. What should you do in this situation?
A. Leave the eye wash station as it is, since the boxes are temporary and will
be removed later.
B. Relocate the storage boxes to ensure clear access to the eye wash station.
C. Inform the supervisor about the obstruction and wait for their
instructions.
D. Use a sign to indicate an alternative eye wash station location to
employees until the obstruction is cle.
Answer: B. Relocate the storage boxes to ensure clear access to the eye
wash station.
◍ Please explain how you clean the chamber drain filter..
Answer: Clean daily, under running water with mild detergent using a
non-abrasive brush.
◍ Name the two stain tests used to ID bacterial traits.
Answer: Gram Stain and Ziehl-Neilson Stain
◍ What is plasma?.
Answer: A yellow fluid that contains dissolved proteins, glucose, clotting
factors, minerals and hormones.
◍ the effectiveness of any chemical disinfection process depends on....
Answer: contact time, concentration of solution and temperature of the
solution
◍ Sterility (event-related).
Answer: Items are considered sterile unless the integrity of the packaging is
compromised or suspected of being compromised.
◍ most unique feature of an integrating chemical indicator.
Answer: it's ability to perform in parallel to a biological indicator
◍ Loose fitted clothing is not recommended in the CS/SPD because they can
, get caught on equipment and cause?.
Answer: injury
◍ Loaner instrumentation can cause receiving challenges.(A) True(B) False.
Answer: A
◍ wash ___________ pans separately; do not place over instruments.
Answer: solid
◍ Detergents that are meant to bind with soils and keep them suspended in the
solution so they can be removed during the rinsing process are use for what
type of cleaning?.
Answer: manual
◍ bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and microscopic algae.
Answer: microorganisms include
◍ Unrestricted Areas.
Answer: normal traffic areas; hospital corridors, most offices, locker rooms,
and general public areas (cafeteria, waiting rooms); street clothes may be
worn in unrestricted areas
◍ Rod-Shaped bacteria are called:.
Answer: Bacilli
◍ Valuing efforts to promote diversity can:a. Improve job satisfaction and
decrease absenteeismb. Create a culture of respect and promote teamworkc.
Increase creative thinking and problem solvingd. All the above.
Answer: d. All the above
◍ ebonized instruments(due to texture flaking) and plastic trays(absorb sound
waves) are not recommended for use in ____________ ; hinged instruments
must be in open position; not recommended to clean in 'strung' position.
Answer: ultrasonic
◍ What color stain will appear for a gram-positive bacteria?a. Pinkb. Purplec.
Redd. Blue.
Answer: b. Purple
