SPD Final Exam.Final Test Paper 2026\2027.
Bacillus Subtillus
spores that are used as a biological indicator for ethylene
oxide sterilization
How much space should be left when packing an item
in a paper-plastic peel pouch
approximately 1 inch
Event Related Sterility
refers to how sterile items are handled when there is no
manufacturer's expiration date
How does a ultrasonic washer clean instruments?
Cavitation
Why does a manufacturer assign an expiration date on
sterile medical supplies?
due to the products degradation
When should the integrity of a sterile package be
visually inspected?
Each and every time
When should incident reports be filed when an
incident first happens?
Within 24 hours of the incident
When does Effective Sterilization start?
with thorough cleaning
, SPD Final Exam.Final Test Paper 2026\2027.
integrating indicator is classified as
a class 5 indicator
sterilization includes, time, temperature, and presence of
steam
what is the purpose of the biological indicators?
to verify that the conditions within the load are adequate
to kill bacterial spores
Bowie dick test
used to detect air leaks or insufficient air removal
What happens if packages are moist at the end of the
steam cycle?
microorganisms are able to wick into the package
Rapid Read Biological indicator is read within
1-4 hours
Glutaraldehyde
a high level chemical disinfectant
procedure for correct handling of sterile supplies
should be
available to distribution personnel
Geobacillus steraithermophilus
bacteria used for biological monitoring for steam
sterilizers
Bacillus Subtillus
spores that are used as a biological indicator for ethylene
oxide sterilization
How much space should be left when packing an item
in a paper-plastic peel pouch
approximately 1 inch
Event Related Sterility
refers to how sterile items are handled when there is no
manufacturer's expiration date
How does a ultrasonic washer clean instruments?
Cavitation
Why does a manufacturer assign an expiration date on
sterile medical supplies?
due to the products degradation
When should the integrity of a sterile package be
visually inspected?
Each and every time
When should incident reports be filed when an
incident first happens?
Within 24 hours of the incident
When does Effective Sterilization start?
with thorough cleaning
, SPD Final Exam.Final Test Paper 2026\2027.
integrating indicator is classified as
a class 5 indicator
sterilization includes, time, temperature, and presence of
steam
what is the purpose of the biological indicators?
to verify that the conditions within the load are adequate
to kill bacterial spores
Bowie dick test
used to detect air leaks or insufficient air removal
What happens if packages are moist at the end of the
steam cycle?
microorganisms are able to wick into the package
Rapid Read Biological indicator is read within
1-4 hours
Glutaraldehyde
a high level chemical disinfectant
procedure for correct handling of sterile supplies
should be
available to distribution personnel
Geobacillus steraithermophilus
bacteria used for biological monitoring for steam
sterilizers
