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July 30, 2026 Sterile Processing Study Material for Certification Exam
STERILE PROCESSING STUDY MATERIAL FOR
CERTIFICATION EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS|
GUARANTEED ANSWERS| LATEST VERSION 2026-
2027.
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for Decontamination? -CORRECT ANS 60
deg to 65 deg F, 30% to 60% Humidity
What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Decontamination? -CORRECT
ANS 10 air exchanges per hour under Negative Pressure
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Sterile Storage Area? -CORRECT
ANS 68 deg to 75 deg F, 35% to 70% Humidity
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Prep & Packaging Area? -CORRECT
ANS 68 deg to 73 deg F, Ideal Humidity 50% - not lower than 35%
The main role of sterile processing is to: -CORRECT ANS Provide dependable
reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care.
Ethics is the practice of: -CORRECT ANS Doing the right thing.
Which of the following establishes sterilization practice standards based on
opinion, research, and/or theory: -CORRECT ANS AAMI
EPA, FDA, OSHA and state departments of health (DOH) primarily issue: -
CORRECT ANS Regulations.
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July 30, 2026 Sterile Processing Study Material for Certification Exam
Standards for CS/SPD practice are written by: -CORRECT ANS AAMI
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act provides for which ethical
issue? -CORRECT ANS Confidentiality
If healthcare facilities reprocess single-use devices, the devices must be cleared by:
-CORRECT ANS FDA
OSHA has a great effect on CS/SPD by its regulation of occupational exposure to
airborne contaminants, exposure from bloodborne pathogens, and which of the
following: -CORRECT ANS Communication of workplace hazards
The Medical Device Reporting regulation requires: -CORRECT ANS Healthcare
facilities to report deaths or serious injuries from medical devices.
Collection of data and identification of issues are part of what kind of program? -
CORRECT ANS Quality Assurance
To ensure that all employees are learning the same information, training should be:
-CORRECT ANS Standardized
Which branch of science refers to the form and organization of body parts? -
CORRECT ANS Anatomy
Which branch of science refers to the function of specific body parts? -
CORRECT ANS Physiology
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July 30, 2026 Sterile Processing Study Material for Certification Exam
The smallest and most numerous structural units possessing the basic
characteristics of life are called: -CORRECT ANS Cells
Which of the following is NOT an environmental factor required for the life of a
cell? -CORRECT ANS Cold
DNA is found in which part of the cell? -CORRECT ANS Nucleus
Complex structures with specialized functions within the body are known as: -
CORRECT ANS Organs
Red blood cells develop in which part of the body? -CORRECT ANS Bone
Marrow
The smallest bones of the body are found in the: -CORRECT ANS Middle Ear
Which of the following supports the tongue and the functions in swallowing? -
CORRECT ANS Hyoid Bone
The skull, hyoid, vertebral column, and thoracic cage are part of the: -CORRECT
ANS Axial Skeleton
Muscles make up what part of the body's bulk? -CORRECT ANS 1/2
Which of the following bones can be found in the axial skeleton? -CORRECT
ANS Sternum
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July 30, 2026 Sterile Processing Study Material for Certification Exam
Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton? -CORRECT ANS
Humerus
The femur, tibia, and fibula are bones of the: -CORRECT ANS Lower limbs
The humerus, radius, and ulna are bones of the: -CORRECT ANS Upper limbs
Smooth muscle cells lack: -CORRECT ANS Striations
What connects muscle to bone? -CORRECT ANS Tendons
Specialized cells responsible for contractions in the body are called: -CORRECT
ANS Muscles
Which of the following is the largest organ OF the body? -CORRECT ANS Skin
Nerves and blood supply are located in which layer of the skin? -CORRECT ANS
Dermis
Which of the following are responsible for providing immunity? -CORRECT
ANS White Blood Cells
The breathing process removes which of the following gases from body cells? -
CORRECT ANS Carbon Dioxide
pH is regulated through which system in the body? -CORRECT ANS
Respiratory
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July 30, 2026 Sterile Processing Study Material for Certification Exam
STERILE PROCESSING STUDY MATERIAL FOR
CERTIFICATION EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS|
GUARANTEED ANSWERS| LATEST VERSION 2026-
2027.
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for Decontamination? -CORRECT ANS 60
deg to 65 deg F, 30% to 60% Humidity
What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Decontamination? -CORRECT
ANS 10 air exchanges per hour under Negative Pressure
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Sterile Storage Area? -CORRECT
ANS 68 deg to 75 deg F, 35% to 70% Humidity
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Prep & Packaging Area? -CORRECT
ANS 68 deg to 73 deg F, Ideal Humidity 50% - not lower than 35%
The main role of sterile processing is to: -CORRECT ANS Provide dependable
reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care.
Ethics is the practice of: -CORRECT ANS Doing the right thing.
Which of the following establishes sterilization practice standards based on
opinion, research, and/or theory: -CORRECT ANS AAMI
EPA, FDA, OSHA and state departments of health (DOH) primarily issue: -
CORRECT ANS Regulations.
A+ GRADED 1
, 2
July 30, 2026 Sterile Processing Study Material for Certification Exam
Standards for CS/SPD practice are written by: -CORRECT ANS AAMI
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act provides for which ethical
issue? -CORRECT ANS Confidentiality
If healthcare facilities reprocess single-use devices, the devices must be cleared by:
-CORRECT ANS FDA
OSHA has a great effect on CS/SPD by its regulation of occupational exposure to
airborne contaminants, exposure from bloodborne pathogens, and which of the
following: -CORRECT ANS Communication of workplace hazards
The Medical Device Reporting regulation requires: -CORRECT ANS Healthcare
facilities to report deaths or serious injuries from medical devices.
Collection of data and identification of issues are part of what kind of program? -
CORRECT ANS Quality Assurance
To ensure that all employees are learning the same information, training should be:
-CORRECT ANS Standardized
Which branch of science refers to the form and organization of body parts? -
CORRECT ANS Anatomy
Which branch of science refers to the function of specific body parts? -
CORRECT ANS Physiology
A+ GRADED 2
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July 30, 2026 Sterile Processing Study Material for Certification Exam
The smallest and most numerous structural units possessing the basic
characteristics of life are called: -CORRECT ANS Cells
Which of the following is NOT an environmental factor required for the life of a
cell? -CORRECT ANS Cold
DNA is found in which part of the cell? -CORRECT ANS Nucleus
Complex structures with specialized functions within the body are known as: -
CORRECT ANS Organs
Red blood cells develop in which part of the body? -CORRECT ANS Bone
Marrow
The smallest bones of the body are found in the: -CORRECT ANS Middle Ear
Which of the following supports the tongue and the functions in swallowing? -
CORRECT ANS Hyoid Bone
The skull, hyoid, vertebral column, and thoracic cage are part of the: -CORRECT
ANS Axial Skeleton
Muscles make up what part of the body's bulk? -CORRECT ANS 1/2
Which of the following bones can be found in the axial skeleton? -CORRECT
ANS Sternum
A+ GRADED 3
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July 30, 2026 Sterile Processing Study Material for Certification Exam
Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton? -CORRECT ANS
Humerus
The femur, tibia, and fibula are bones of the: -CORRECT ANS Lower limbs
The humerus, radius, and ulna are bones of the: -CORRECT ANS Upper limbs
Smooth muscle cells lack: -CORRECT ANS Striations
What connects muscle to bone? -CORRECT ANS Tendons
Specialized cells responsible for contractions in the body are called: -CORRECT
ANS Muscles
Which of the following is the largest organ OF the body? -CORRECT ANS Skin
Nerves and blood supply are located in which layer of the skin? -CORRECT ANS
Dermis
Which of the following are responsible for providing immunity? -CORRECT
ANS White Blood Cells
The breathing process removes which of the following gases from body cells? -
CORRECT ANS Carbon Dioxide
pH is regulated through which system in the body? -CORRECT ANS
Respiratory
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