Sterile Processing Study Material for Certification EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER
What material can be used as a simple test to check the functioning of the ultrasonic cleaner? -
answer>>>Aluminum Foil
The TOSI line of products is used to verify the effectiveness of: - answer>>>Mechanical washers
The process that kills most microorganisms but not necessarily spores is known as: -
answer>>>High-level disinfection
According to Spaulding's classification of medical devices, a semi-critical item requires which
form of disinfection? - answer>>>High-level
Which level of disinfection is needed for the destruction of HIV? - answer>>>Low-level
The ability of a disinfectant to perform correctly depends on: - answer>>>Whether it remains
wet for the stated amount of time
Sodium hypochlorite belongs to which class of disinfectants? - answer>>>Halogens
Which of the following disinfectants should NEVER be used as an environmental disinfectant? -
answer>>>Glutaraldehyde
Which of the following will be noted on an improperly cleaned instrument that has been
disinfected in ortho-phthaldehyde? - answer>>>Blue-Stain
Which of the following areas of information is NOT necessary to be recorded on the high-level
disinfectant record? - answer>>>Whether the item was completely dry
,Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: textiles, non-
wovens, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches and rolls, and rigid sterilization containers -
answer>>>Steam
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: textiles, non-
wovens, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches and rolls, Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches,
polyethylene, and most rigid sterilization containers - answer>>>Ethylene Oxide
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: polyolefin wraps,
Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches, and certain rigid sterilization containers - answer>>>Low-
Temperature Gas Plasma (LTGP)
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: Metal and glass
containers, aluminum foil, glassine envelopes - answer>>>Dry Heat
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: Non-woven
cellulosic wrap (paper) and certain containers - answer>>>Ozone
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: polyolefin wraps
and Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches that have been validated for use with low-temperature
hydrogen peroxide - answer>>>Low-Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide (V-Pro 1 Low
Temperature Sterilization System)
The unit calls for a patient-cooling machine. Which of the following would be sent? -
answer>>>Hypo/Hyperthermia machine
Which of the following pieces of equipment is used in the prevention of blood clots? -
answer>>>Sequential compression device
Patient care equipment MUST be processed: - answer>>>After each use
, Before being disinfected, patient care equipment should be: - answer>>>Cleaned with
detergent
What is the BEST way to transport an IV Pump to CS/SPD after patient use? - answer>>>In a
covered cart or closed bag
Which disinfectant is to be used for patient care equipment? - answer>>>The disinfectant
recommended by the device manufacturer
Which of the following is NOT part of the FINAL preparation of patient care equipment for re-
use? - answer>>>Placement of disassembled parts into a plastic bag
A small cut is noted in the cord of an IV Pump that has been disinfected. Which of the following
steps should the CS/SPD technician take? - answer>>>Send to the biomedical engineering
department
Patient care equipment that is soiled needs to be: - answer>>>Contained during transport
There is a high patient census, and there are no IV Pumps available in the CS/SPD department
for distribution. Which of the following steps should be taken? - answer>>>Have staff check the
units more frequently
Which series of stainless steel is used to manufacture malleable retractors? - answer>>>300
Which of the following would be used to hold back tissue or organs? - answer>>>Retractor
The weakest part of the instrument is/are the: - answer>>>Box Lock
What is the most difficult part of a hemostat to clean? - answer>>>Box Lock
2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER
What material can be used as a simple test to check the functioning of the ultrasonic cleaner? -
answer>>>Aluminum Foil
The TOSI line of products is used to verify the effectiveness of: - answer>>>Mechanical washers
The process that kills most microorganisms but not necessarily spores is known as: -
answer>>>High-level disinfection
According to Spaulding's classification of medical devices, a semi-critical item requires which
form of disinfection? - answer>>>High-level
Which level of disinfection is needed for the destruction of HIV? - answer>>>Low-level
The ability of a disinfectant to perform correctly depends on: - answer>>>Whether it remains
wet for the stated amount of time
Sodium hypochlorite belongs to which class of disinfectants? - answer>>>Halogens
Which of the following disinfectants should NEVER be used as an environmental disinfectant? -
answer>>>Glutaraldehyde
Which of the following will be noted on an improperly cleaned instrument that has been
disinfected in ortho-phthaldehyde? - answer>>>Blue-Stain
Which of the following areas of information is NOT necessary to be recorded on the high-level
disinfectant record? - answer>>>Whether the item was completely dry
,Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: textiles, non-
wovens, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches and rolls, and rigid sterilization containers -
answer>>>Steam
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: textiles, non-
wovens, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches and rolls, Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches,
polyethylene, and most rigid sterilization containers - answer>>>Ethylene Oxide
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: polyolefin wraps,
Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches, and certain rigid sterilization containers - answer>>>Low-
Temperature Gas Plasma (LTGP)
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: Metal and glass
containers, aluminum foil, glassine envelopes - answer>>>Dry Heat
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: Non-woven
cellulosic wrap (paper) and certain containers - answer>>>Ozone
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: polyolefin wraps
and Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches that have been validated for use with low-temperature
hydrogen peroxide - answer>>>Low-Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide (V-Pro 1 Low
Temperature Sterilization System)
The unit calls for a patient-cooling machine. Which of the following would be sent? -
answer>>>Hypo/Hyperthermia machine
Which of the following pieces of equipment is used in the prevention of blood clots? -
answer>>>Sequential compression device
Patient care equipment MUST be processed: - answer>>>After each use
, Before being disinfected, patient care equipment should be: - answer>>>Cleaned with
detergent
What is the BEST way to transport an IV Pump to CS/SPD after patient use? - answer>>>In a
covered cart or closed bag
Which disinfectant is to be used for patient care equipment? - answer>>>The disinfectant
recommended by the device manufacturer
Which of the following is NOT part of the FINAL preparation of patient care equipment for re-
use? - answer>>>Placement of disassembled parts into a plastic bag
A small cut is noted in the cord of an IV Pump that has been disinfected. Which of the following
steps should the CS/SPD technician take? - answer>>>Send to the biomedical engineering
department
Patient care equipment that is soiled needs to be: - answer>>>Contained during transport
There is a high patient census, and there are no IV Pumps available in the CS/SPD department
for distribution. Which of the following steps should be taken? - answer>>>Have staff check the
units more frequently
Which series of stainless steel is used to manufacture malleable retractors? - answer>>>300
Which of the following would be used to hold back tissue or organs? - answer>>>Retractor
The weakest part of the instrument is/are the: - answer>>>Box Lock
What is the most difficult part of a hemostat to clean? - answer>>>Box Lock
