Sterile Processing Exam 2026 Questions
and Answers
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 air exchange rate & pressure type for Sterile Storage Area? - Correct
answer-4 air exchanges per hour under Positive Pressure
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%
What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for the Prep & Packaging Area? -
Correct answer-10 air exchanges per hour under Positive Pressure
The main role of sterile processing is to: - Correct answer-Provide dependable
reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care.
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,Instrument sets and patient care equipment must be processed and distributed in an
accurate and timely manner so that: - Correct answer-Patient care is not adversely
affected.
Ethics is the practice of: - Correct answer-Doing the right thing.
Compliance with OSHA is: - Correct answer-Required by law.
Which of the following establishes sterilization practice standards based on
opinion, research, and/or theory: - Correct answer-AAMI
Recommended practices are: - Correct answer-Statements of sound principals of
practice that are based on scientific data and the opinions of experts.
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
A rule designed to govern behavior is called a: - Correct answer-Regulation
An established norm which is based on theory is called a: - Correct answer-
Standard
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,Before a pesticide can be marketed and used in the United States, it must be
evaluated and registered by which of the following? - Correct answer-EPA
Which of the following regulates and makes sure products are safe and effective
before companies put them on the market? - Correct answer-FDA
If healthcare facilities reprocess single-use devices, the devices must be cleared by:
- Correct answer-FDA
How often should cleaning and sterilization instructions be requested from device
manufacturers? - Correct answer-Each time the item is purchased
Which agency regulates reprocessing of single-use devices? - 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.
Which agency requires that eyewash stations be available for emergency use? -
Correct answer-OSHA
The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard requires that an MSDS must be
available for: - Correct answer-Each chemical in the department
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, The Right-to-Know Standard requires employers to have which of the following
available for employees? - Correct answer-Material Safety Data Sheets for
chemicals
When should a new employee become familiar with MSDS's in CS/SPD? - Correct
answer-On their first day at work
Which of the following defines what a department MUST do? - Correct answer-
Policies
Steps for performing a task are defined in a: - Correct answer-Procedure
Any equipment with a cord that is cracked, frayed or broken should be: - Correct
answer-Disinfected and sent out for repair
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
Annual competency testing is required by: - Correct answer-JC
Which branch of science refers to the form and organization of body parts? -
Correct answer-Anatomy
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and Answers
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 air exchange rate & pressure type for Sterile Storage Area? - Correct
answer-4 air exchanges per hour under Positive Pressure
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%
What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for the Prep & Packaging Area? -
Correct answer-10 air exchanges per hour under Positive Pressure
The main role of sterile processing is to: - Correct answer-Provide dependable
reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care.
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,Instrument sets and patient care equipment must be processed and distributed in an
accurate and timely manner so that: - Correct answer-Patient care is not adversely
affected.
Ethics is the practice of: - Correct answer-Doing the right thing.
Compliance with OSHA is: - Correct answer-Required by law.
Which of the following establishes sterilization practice standards based on
opinion, research, and/or theory: - Correct answer-AAMI
Recommended practices are: - Correct answer-Statements of sound principals of
practice that are based on scientific data and the opinions of experts.
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
A rule designed to govern behavior is called a: - Correct answer-Regulation
An established norm which is based on theory is called a: - Correct answer-
Standard
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,Before a pesticide can be marketed and used in the United States, it must be
evaluated and registered by which of the following? - Correct answer-EPA
Which of the following regulates and makes sure products are safe and effective
before companies put them on the market? - Correct answer-FDA
If healthcare facilities reprocess single-use devices, the devices must be cleared by:
- Correct answer-FDA
How often should cleaning and sterilization instructions be requested from device
manufacturers? - Correct answer-Each time the item is purchased
Which agency regulates reprocessing of single-use devices? - 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.
Which agency requires that eyewash stations be available for emergency use? -
Correct answer-OSHA
The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard requires that an MSDS must be
available for: - Correct answer-Each chemical in the department
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, The Right-to-Know Standard requires employers to have which of the following
available for employees? - Correct answer-Material Safety Data Sheets for
chemicals
When should a new employee become familiar with MSDS's in CS/SPD? - Correct
answer-On their first day at work
Which of the following defines what a department MUST do? - Correct answer-
Policies
Steps for performing a task are defined in a: - Correct answer-Procedure
Any equipment with a cord that is cracked, frayed or broken should be: - Correct
answer-Disinfected and sent out for repair
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
Annual competency testing is required by: - Correct answer-JC
Which branch of science refers to the form and organization of body parts? -
Correct answer-Anatomy
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