2
JULY 30,2026 CHL IAHCSMM
CHL IAHCSMM TEST EXAM 2026-2027| COMPLETELY
SOLVED| A+ GRADED.
testing that assesses the performance of a steam sterilizer in the environment in
which it will be used before the equipment is approved for routine use in the
healthcare facility -CORRECT ANS qualification
while some sterilization failures result from mechanical failures over which the
technician has no control, many process failures can be avoided by -CORRECT
ANS developing good work practices
during placement and packaging of items for sterilization, care is required to insure
that items that could ____ are placed correctly on the sterilizer carriage -
CORRECT ANS trap air
a steam sterilizer can successfully sterilize anything placed in it -CORRECT ANS
false
these are installed on the steam distribution lines to help remove condensate -
CORRECT ANS steam straps
paper/plastic peel pouches must be placed ___ for sterilization -CORRECT ANS
on edge
manufacturers have begun to test instruments to determine if current sterilization
processes are effective using a process called -CORRECT ANS validation testing
A+ GRADED 1
, 2
JULY 30,2026 CHL IAHCSMM
sterilization cycles that fall outside of the traditional cycles used in the central
service department because exposure times exceed standard steam sterilization
times -CORRECT ANS extended cycles
sterilization records should be retained according to the policies and procedures
established by the -CORRECT ANS individual health care facility
the steam sterilizer's chamber drain screen should be inspected and cleaned -
CORRECT ANS at least daily
the process of protecting a sterile item from any event that will contaminate it -
CORRECT ANS sterility maintenance
if a facility utilizes an event- related shelf life policy for items processed and
sterilized on-site, it must still adhere to expiration dates printed on commercially
sterilized products -CORRECT ANS true
the act of examining a sterile package to insure it is intact and uncompromised
before being dispensed for use -CORRECT ANS product integrity check
anyone allowed access to a sterile storage area should, first, be educated in sterility
maintenance and should understand proper handling of sterile packages -
CORRECT ANS true
factors to consider when evaluating or designing sterile storage areas include all of
the following except -CORRECT ANS the storage space should be located
adjacent to surgery
A+ GRADED 2
JULY 30,2026 CHL IAHCSMM
CHL IAHCSMM TEST EXAM 2026-2027| COMPLETELY
SOLVED| A+ GRADED.
testing that assesses the performance of a steam sterilizer in the environment in
which it will be used before the equipment is approved for routine use in the
healthcare facility -CORRECT ANS qualification
while some sterilization failures result from mechanical failures over which the
technician has no control, many process failures can be avoided by -CORRECT
ANS developing good work practices
during placement and packaging of items for sterilization, care is required to insure
that items that could ____ are placed correctly on the sterilizer carriage -
CORRECT ANS trap air
a steam sterilizer can successfully sterilize anything placed in it -CORRECT ANS
false
these are installed on the steam distribution lines to help remove condensate -
CORRECT ANS steam straps
paper/plastic peel pouches must be placed ___ for sterilization -CORRECT ANS
on edge
manufacturers have begun to test instruments to determine if current sterilization
processes are effective using a process called -CORRECT ANS validation testing
A+ GRADED 1
, 2
JULY 30,2026 CHL IAHCSMM
sterilization cycles that fall outside of the traditional cycles used in the central
service department because exposure times exceed standard steam sterilization
times -CORRECT ANS extended cycles
sterilization records should be retained according to the policies and procedures
established by the -CORRECT ANS individual health care facility
the steam sterilizer's chamber drain screen should be inspected and cleaned -
CORRECT ANS at least daily
the process of protecting a sterile item from any event that will contaminate it -
CORRECT ANS sterility maintenance
if a facility utilizes an event- related shelf life policy for items processed and
sterilized on-site, it must still adhere to expiration dates printed on commercially
sterilized products -CORRECT ANS true
the act of examining a sterile package to insure it is intact and uncompromised
before being dispensed for use -CORRECT ANS product integrity check
anyone allowed access to a sterile storage area should, first, be educated in sterility
maintenance and should understand proper handling of sterile packages -
CORRECT ANS true
factors to consider when evaluating or designing sterile storage areas include all of
the following except -CORRECT ANS the storage space should be located
adjacent to surgery
A+ GRADED 2
