Sterile Processing Study Material for
Certification Exam with Questions and
Correct Answers 2025
What ,is ,the ,Area ,Temp ,& ,Humidity ,for ,Decontamination? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-60
,deg ,to ,65 ,deg ,F, ,30% ,to ,60% ,Humidity
What ,is ,the ,air ,exchange ,rate ,& ,pressure ,type ,for ,Decontamination? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-10 ,air ,exchanges ,per ,hour ,under ,Negative ,Pressure
What ,is ,the ,Area ,Temp ,& ,Humidity ,for ,the ,Sterile ,Storage ,Area? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-68 ,deg ,to ,75 ,deg ,F, ,35% ,to ,70% ,Humidity
What ,is ,the ,Area ,Temp ,& ,Humidity ,for ,the ,Prep ,& ,Packaging ,Area? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-68 ,deg ,to ,73 ,deg ,F, ,Ideal ,Humidity ,50% ,- ,not ,lower ,than ,35%
The ,main ,role ,of ,sterile ,processing ,is ,to: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Provide ,dependable
,reliable ,services ,to ,enhance ,the ,quality ,of ,patient ,care.
Ethics ,is ,the ,practice ,of: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Doing ,the ,right ,thing.
Which ,of ,the ,following ,establishes ,sterilization ,practice ,standards ,based ,on ,opinion,
,research, ,and/or ,theory: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-AAMI
EPA, ,FDA, ,OSHA ,and ,state ,departments ,of ,health ,(DOH) ,primarily ,issue: ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Regulations.
Standards ,for ,CS/SPD ,practice ,are ,written ,by: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-AAMI
The ,Health ,Insurance ,Portability ,and ,Accountability ,Act ,provides ,for ,which ,ethical
,issue? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Confidentiality
If ,healthcare ,facilities ,reprocess ,single-use ,devices, ,the ,devices ,must ,be ,cleared ,by: ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-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 ,ANSWER-Communication ,of ,workplace ,hazards
The ,Medical ,Device ,Reporting ,regulation ,requires: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-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 ,ANSWER-Quality ,Assurance
To ,ensure ,that ,all ,employees ,are ,learning ,the ,same ,information, ,training ,should ,be: ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Standardized
Which ,branch ,of ,science ,refers ,to ,the ,form ,and ,organization ,of ,body ,parts? ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Anatomy
Which ,branch ,of ,science ,refers ,to ,the ,function ,of ,specific ,body ,parts? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-Physiology
The ,smallest ,and ,most ,numerous ,structural ,units ,possessing ,the ,basic ,characteristics
,of ,life ,are ,called: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Cells
Which ,of ,the ,following ,is ,NOT ,an ,environmental ,factor ,required ,for ,the ,life ,of ,a ,cell? ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Cold
DNA ,is ,found ,in ,which ,part ,of ,the ,cell? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Nucleus
Complex ,structures ,with ,specialized ,functions ,within ,the ,body ,are ,known ,as: ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Organs
Red ,blood ,cells ,develop ,in ,which ,part ,of ,the ,body? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Bone
,Marrow
The ,smallest ,bones ,of ,the ,body ,are ,found ,in ,the: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Middle ,Ear
Which ,of ,the ,following ,supports ,the ,tongue ,and ,the ,functions ,in ,swallowing? ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Hyoid ,Bone
The ,skull, ,hyoid, ,vertebral ,column, ,and ,thoracic ,cage ,are ,part ,of ,the: ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-Axial ,Skeleton
Muscles ,make ,up ,what ,part ,of ,the ,body's ,bulk? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-1/2
Which ,of ,the ,following ,bones ,can ,be ,found ,in ,the ,axial ,skeleton? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-Sternum
, Which ,of ,the ,following ,is ,part ,of ,the ,appendicular ,skeleton? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
Humerus
The ,femur, ,tibia, ,and ,fibula ,are ,bones ,of ,the: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Lower ,limbs
The ,humerus, ,radius, ,and ,ulna ,are ,bones ,of ,the: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Upper ,limbs
Smooth ,muscle ,cells ,lack: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Striations
What ,connects ,muscle ,to ,bone? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Tendons
Specialized ,cells ,responsible ,for ,contractions ,in ,the ,body ,are ,called: ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-Muscles
Which ,of ,the ,following ,is ,the ,largest ,organ ,OF ,the ,body? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Skin
Nerves ,and ,blood ,supply ,are ,located ,in ,which ,layer ,of ,the ,skin? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-Dermis
Which ,of ,the ,following ,are ,responsible ,for ,providing ,immunity? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-White ,Blood ,Cells
The ,breathing ,process ,removes ,which ,of ,the ,following ,gases ,from ,body ,cells? ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Carbon ,Dioxide
pH ,is ,regulated ,through ,which ,system ,in ,the ,body? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
Respiratory
Which ,of ,the ,following ,transports ,food ,to ,the ,stomach? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
Esophagus
The ,longest ,part ,of ,the ,GI ,tract ,is ,the: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Small ,Intestine
Which ,organ ,produces ,bile? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Liver
The ,entire ,delicate ,central ,nervous ,system ,is ,protected ,by: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
Bony ,Encasement
The ,portion ,of ,the ,brain ,responsible ,for ,consciousness ,is ,the: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
Cerebrum
Which ,of ,the ,following ,is ,a ,function ,of ,the ,voluntary ,nervous ,system? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-Skeletal ,Muscle ,Contractions
Which ,of ,the ,following ,is ,a ,function ,of ,the ,autonomic ,nervous ,system? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-Heart ,Rate
Certification Exam with Questions and
Correct Answers 2025
What ,is ,the ,Area ,Temp ,& ,Humidity ,for ,Decontamination? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-60
,deg ,to ,65 ,deg ,F, ,30% ,to ,60% ,Humidity
What ,is ,the ,air ,exchange ,rate ,& ,pressure ,type ,for ,Decontamination? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-10 ,air ,exchanges ,per ,hour ,under ,Negative ,Pressure
What ,is ,the ,Area ,Temp ,& ,Humidity ,for ,the ,Sterile ,Storage ,Area? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-68 ,deg ,to ,75 ,deg ,F, ,35% ,to ,70% ,Humidity
What ,is ,the ,Area ,Temp ,& ,Humidity ,for ,the ,Prep ,& ,Packaging ,Area? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-68 ,deg ,to ,73 ,deg ,F, ,Ideal ,Humidity ,50% ,- ,not ,lower ,than ,35%
The ,main ,role ,of ,sterile ,processing ,is ,to: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Provide ,dependable
,reliable ,services ,to ,enhance ,the ,quality ,of ,patient ,care.
Ethics ,is ,the ,practice ,of: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Doing ,the ,right ,thing.
Which ,of ,the ,following ,establishes ,sterilization ,practice ,standards ,based ,on ,opinion,
,research, ,and/or ,theory: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-AAMI
EPA, ,FDA, ,OSHA ,and ,state ,departments ,of ,health ,(DOH) ,primarily ,issue: ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Regulations.
Standards ,for ,CS/SPD ,practice ,are ,written ,by: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-AAMI
The ,Health ,Insurance ,Portability ,and ,Accountability ,Act ,provides ,for ,which ,ethical
,issue? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Confidentiality
If ,healthcare ,facilities ,reprocess ,single-use ,devices, ,the ,devices ,must ,be ,cleared ,by: ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-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 ,ANSWER-Communication ,of ,workplace ,hazards
The ,Medical ,Device ,Reporting ,regulation ,requires: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-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 ,ANSWER-Quality ,Assurance
To ,ensure ,that ,all ,employees ,are ,learning ,the ,same ,information, ,training ,should ,be: ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Standardized
Which ,branch ,of ,science ,refers ,to ,the ,form ,and ,organization ,of ,body ,parts? ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Anatomy
Which ,branch ,of ,science ,refers ,to ,the ,function ,of ,specific ,body ,parts? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-Physiology
The ,smallest ,and ,most ,numerous ,structural ,units ,possessing ,the ,basic ,characteristics
,of ,life ,are ,called: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Cells
Which ,of ,the ,following ,is ,NOT ,an ,environmental ,factor ,required ,for ,the ,life ,of ,a ,cell? ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Cold
DNA ,is ,found ,in ,which ,part ,of ,the ,cell? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Nucleus
Complex ,structures ,with ,specialized ,functions ,within ,the ,body ,are ,known ,as: ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Organs
Red ,blood ,cells ,develop ,in ,which ,part ,of ,the ,body? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Bone
,Marrow
The ,smallest ,bones ,of ,the ,body ,are ,found ,in ,the: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Middle ,Ear
Which ,of ,the ,following ,supports ,the ,tongue ,and ,the ,functions ,in ,swallowing? ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Hyoid ,Bone
The ,skull, ,hyoid, ,vertebral ,column, ,and ,thoracic ,cage ,are ,part ,of ,the: ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-Axial ,Skeleton
Muscles ,make ,up ,what ,part ,of ,the ,body's ,bulk? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-1/2
Which ,of ,the ,following ,bones ,can ,be ,found ,in ,the ,axial ,skeleton? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-Sternum
, Which ,of ,the ,following ,is ,part ,of ,the ,appendicular ,skeleton? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
Humerus
The ,femur, ,tibia, ,and ,fibula ,are ,bones ,of ,the: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Lower ,limbs
The ,humerus, ,radius, ,and ,ulna ,are ,bones ,of ,the: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Upper ,limbs
Smooth ,muscle ,cells ,lack: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Striations
What ,connects ,muscle ,to ,bone? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Tendons
Specialized ,cells ,responsible ,for ,contractions ,in ,the ,body ,are ,called: ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-Muscles
Which ,of ,the ,following ,is ,the ,largest ,organ ,OF ,the ,body? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Skin
Nerves ,and ,blood ,supply ,are ,located ,in ,which ,layer ,of ,the ,skin? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-Dermis
Which ,of ,the ,following ,are ,responsible ,for ,providing ,immunity? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-White ,Blood ,Cells
The ,breathing ,process ,removes ,which ,of ,the ,following ,gases ,from ,body ,cells? ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Carbon ,Dioxide
pH ,is ,regulated ,through ,which ,system ,in ,the ,body? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
Respiratory
Which ,of ,the ,following ,transports ,food ,to ,the ,stomach? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
Esophagus
The ,longest ,part ,of ,the ,GI ,tract ,is ,the: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Small ,Intestine
Which ,organ ,produces ,bile? ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Liver
The ,entire ,delicate ,central ,nervous ,system ,is ,protected ,by: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
Bony ,Encasement
The ,portion ,of ,the ,brain ,responsible ,for ,consciousness ,is ,the: ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
Cerebrum
Which ,of ,the ,following ,is ,a ,function ,of ,the ,voluntary ,nervous ,system? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-Skeletal ,Muscle ,Contractions
Which ,of ,the ,following ,is ,a ,function ,of ,the ,autonomic ,nervous ,system? ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-Heart ,Rate
