Hspa Ch 8.Final Test Paper 2026\2027.
What is the preferred PH for detergents used for
most cleaning processes?
Neutral Ph
Which of the following statements is NOT true
about the use of washer disinfectors is not true?
All items should be washed on the same cycle
Water must be degassed each time the ultrasonic
cleaner's tank is changed, because excess bubbles
reduce the energy of the cavitation process
Written cleaning instructions for surgical
instruments should be provided by
Device manufacturer
Floors and walls in the decontamination area
should be:
constructed to tolerate cleaning chemicals
untreated water
increases the likelihood of mineral scale deposits
These are used to breakdown fatty deposits on
instruments
Lipase enzymes
, Hspa Ch 8.Final Test Paper 2026\2027.
instruments lubrication is performed
after cleaning
To prevent coagulation of proteins, instruments
should be pre-rinsed using
cool water
Detergents used in mechanical cleaners should be
low foaming
during manual cleaning instruments should be
brushed using a
To and fro motion
Powered surgical instruments
Cannot be immersed
The decontamination area should have
negative air flow in relation to the other areas of the
department
Ultrasonic irrigators are used to
clean devices with lumens
Rigid container filter retention plates should be
removed from the container and lid and cleaned
separately
What is the preferred PH for detergents used for
most cleaning processes?
Neutral Ph
Which of the following statements is NOT true
about the use of washer disinfectors is not true?
All items should be washed on the same cycle
Water must be degassed each time the ultrasonic
cleaner's tank is changed, because excess bubbles
reduce the energy of the cavitation process
Written cleaning instructions for surgical
instruments should be provided by
Device manufacturer
Floors and walls in the decontamination area
should be:
constructed to tolerate cleaning chemicals
untreated water
increases the likelihood of mineral scale deposits
These are used to breakdown fatty deposits on
instruments
Lipase enzymes
, Hspa Ch 8.Final Test Paper 2026\2027.
instruments lubrication is performed
after cleaning
To prevent coagulation of proteins, instruments
should be pre-rinsed using
cool water
Detergents used in mechanical cleaners should be
low foaming
during manual cleaning instruments should be
brushed using a
To and fro motion
Powered surgical instruments
Cannot be immersed
The decontamination area should have
negative air flow in relation to the other areas of the
department
Ultrasonic irrigators are used to
clean devices with lumens
Rigid container filter retention plates should be
removed from the container and lid and cleaned
separately
