This practice exam contains over 100 well-structured, fully answered and explained questions based on the Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPT) certification content for the 2025/2026 testing cycle. Each question is accompanied by a correct answer and a detailed clinical or technical rationale, closely aligned with IAHCSMM (now HSPA) and CBSPD guidelines.
The questions reflect real-world scenarios and testing competencies including:
Instrument Structure & Maintenance: Parts of instruments (box lock, ratchet, finger rings), passivation, chromium oxide layer, inspection protocols
Cleaning & Disinfection: Order of cleaning, water-based lubrication, decontamination requirements, cleaning of ratchets and suction lumens
Sterilization & Packaging: Steam and low-temp gas sterilization materials, wrapping rules, peel pack spacing, positive pressure environments, placement of chemical indicators, textile pack size standards
Regulatory Compliance & Safety: OSHA rules, FIRFA, PCA use, SCD machines, exposure times, reporting malfunctions, bioengineering protocols
Endoscopy & Power Equipment: Care of laparoscopes, robotic instruments, flexible vs. rigid scopes, milk bath lubrication, leak testing
Surgical Instruments & Classifications: Hand-held, powered, laparoscopic, disposable vs. surgical-grade instruments, stainless steel types (300 vs. 400 series), microsurgical tools
Sterile Processing Fundamentals: Non-critical equipment classification, preparation for patient use, sterilization cycle expectations, barrier properties, sterilant penetration
Specialty Concepts: Instrument marking, limited-use devices, biological testing for eye instruments (TASS prevention), documentation and count sheets
This guide is an excellent preparation tool for CSPT candidates aiming to reinforce their understanding of core concepts in sterile processing, surgical instrumentation, and healthcare safety.
Recommended for:
Courses: Sterile Processing Technology, Surgical Instrumentation, Infection Control, Biomedical Equipment Procedures
Programs: CSPT Certification Prep (CBSPD or HSPA), Central Sterile Technician Certificate Programs, Surgical Technology Programs
Users: Sterile Processing Technicians, CSPT exam candidates, surgical technologists, OR support staff, instrument reprocessing teams
Keywords:
CSPT 2025, sterile processing, box lock, instrument inspection, passivation, water-based lubricant, surgical grade instruments, chromium oxide layer, instrument milk, ratchet cleaning, rigid scope care, laparoscope, sterilization wrap, peel pack spacing, milk bath, tungsten carbide, floor trays, TASS, packaging material, nonwoven wraps, bio-tag inspection
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CSPT Exam #2 2025/2026 Exam
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hypo/hyperthermia machine - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔patient cooling machine.
sequential compression device - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔equipment used in the prevention
of blood clots.
before being disinfected, patient care equipment should be - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔cleaned with detergent.
the disinfectant recommended by the equipment manufacturer for: - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔patient care equipment
final preparation of patient care equipment - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔1. checking of cords
and plugs for signs of damage. 2. checking of the date of last safety check. 3.
lubrication of movable parts.
,biomedical engineering department - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔send anything damaged
patient care equipment that is soiled needs to be - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔contained during
transport.
400 series stainless steel is used for such instruments as - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔scissors,
forceps, osteotomes and chisels.
retractors - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔hold back tissue or organs.
weakest part of the instrument is/are - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔box lock
most difficult part of a hemostat to clean? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔ratchet
final stage of manufacturing a surgical-grade instrument is called - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔passivation
scissors with black handles are often referred to as - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔super sharps
the layer on a surgical instrument that is created by the passivation process is
called - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔chromium oxide
how is an instrument with tungsten carbide inserts identified? - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔gold handles
, what type of finish on a surgical instrument is used for laser prcedures? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔ebonized.
which of the following lubricants is recommended for use on surgical instruments?
- 🧠ANSWER ✔✔water-based.
the chromium oxide layer is intended to make an instrument - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔resistant to corrosion
routine inspection of instruments - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔jaw alignment, rachet tension,
box lock stiffness.
unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer, an instrument should be lubricated -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔every time its used.
when testing a scissor for sharpness it is important to - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔make
several vuts in the testing material.
when the jaws of a stainless steel needle driver becomes worn, the needle driver
must be - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔discarded.
a crack in a hand held instrument would most likely be found in the - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔box lock
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