HSPA - CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO STERILE
PROCESSING EXAM QUIZZES WITH SOLUTIONS .
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) - correct Answers -A surgical procedure performed in a manner that
causes little or no trauma or injury to the patient; it is often performed through a cannula using lasers,
endoscopes or laparoscopes.
What are the benefits of minimally invasive procedures? - correct Answers -Shortened hospital stays
Less tissue damage and bleeding
Smaller amount of anesthesia
Less pain and minimal scarring
Smaller incisions
Reduced trauma
Shorter recovery times
SPD (Sterile Processing Department) - correct Answers -The SPD is the central location for the delivery of
soiled (used) medical devices and the distribution of clean and sterile items.
One-way flow of materials - correct Answers -Refers to the movement of products/materials from the
soiled area to the clean processing area and on to the sterile storage area.
Physical barriers/ walls used to separate the functional areas of the SPD - correct Answers -These areas
include:
Decontamination
Preparation and packaging (prep and pack)
Sterilization
Sterile storage/distribution
Decontamination - correct Answers -To make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious
organisms or other harmful substances to an acceptable level.
, Cleaning - correct Answers -The removal of all visible and non-visible soil and any other foreign material
from medical devices being processed.
Why is decontamination an important process? - correct Answers -Items cannot be considered sterile or
high-level disinfected if they are not effectively cleaned; therefore cleaning is the first step in the
sterilization process.
How may an effective cleaning process be accomplished? - correct Answers -An effective cleaning
process may be accomplished with manual and/or mechanical cleaning techniques.
What knowledge is required for SP staff while working in decontamination? - correct Answers -Thorough
knowledge and understanding of microbiology
Protocols for waste disposal
Transportation of contaminated items
Operation of equipment used in the cleaning process (washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, cart
washers, steam guns, and specialty washers)
According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety requirements, what special
attire must SP technicians wear? - correct Answers -Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - correct Answers -A part of Standard Precautions for all healthcare
workers to prevent skin and mucous membrane exposure when in contact with blood and body fluids of
any patient.
What does PPE include? - correct Answers -Fluid-resistant protective clothing
Disposable gloves
Eye protection
Face masks
Shoe covers
PROCESSING EXAM QUIZZES WITH SOLUTIONS .
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) - correct Answers -A surgical procedure performed in a manner that
causes little or no trauma or injury to the patient; it is often performed through a cannula using lasers,
endoscopes or laparoscopes.
What are the benefits of minimally invasive procedures? - correct Answers -Shortened hospital stays
Less tissue damage and bleeding
Smaller amount of anesthesia
Less pain and minimal scarring
Smaller incisions
Reduced trauma
Shorter recovery times
SPD (Sterile Processing Department) - correct Answers -The SPD is the central location for the delivery of
soiled (used) medical devices and the distribution of clean and sterile items.
One-way flow of materials - correct Answers -Refers to the movement of products/materials from the
soiled area to the clean processing area and on to the sterile storage area.
Physical barriers/ walls used to separate the functional areas of the SPD - correct Answers -These areas
include:
Decontamination
Preparation and packaging (prep and pack)
Sterilization
Sterile storage/distribution
Decontamination - correct Answers -To make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious
organisms or other harmful substances to an acceptable level.
, Cleaning - correct Answers -The removal of all visible and non-visible soil and any other foreign material
from medical devices being processed.
Why is decontamination an important process? - correct Answers -Items cannot be considered sterile or
high-level disinfected if they are not effectively cleaned; therefore cleaning is the first step in the
sterilization process.
How may an effective cleaning process be accomplished? - correct Answers -An effective cleaning
process may be accomplished with manual and/or mechanical cleaning techniques.
What knowledge is required for SP staff while working in decontamination? - correct Answers -Thorough
knowledge and understanding of microbiology
Protocols for waste disposal
Transportation of contaminated items
Operation of equipment used in the cleaning process (washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, cart
washers, steam guns, and specialty washers)
According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety requirements, what special
attire must SP technicians wear? - correct Answers -Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - correct Answers -A part of Standard Precautions for all healthcare
workers to prevent skin and mucous membrane exposure when in contact with blood and body fluids of
any patient.
What does PPE include? - correct Answers -Fluid-resistant protective clothing
Disposable gloves
Eye protection
Face masks
Shoe covers
