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Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? - ansExtra condensation
will make the set more difficult to dry
Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD - ansTo provide
dependable service to enhance patient care
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? -
ansOSHA
Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following sterilization
processes ? - ansLow temperature gas plasma
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT used frequently are
classified as - ansA
Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts - ansStructure
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? - ansCytoplasm
Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion processing? -
ansCraniotomy set
Which of the following organs produces bile? - ansLiver
Microorganisms are measured in - ansMicrons
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizer's ability
to sterilize under actual conditions? - ansMaximum load testing
What is the ideal human body temperature? - ans98.6° F
Which of the following is TRUE of capsules - ansIt is resistant to heat and chemicals
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? - ansRespiratory
Ethics is the practice of - ansDoing the right thing.
A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is called a - ansSpore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following - ansPrions
Nails,tissues, and money are examples of - ansFomites
Cholera is transmitted by - ansContaminated food and water
In the FINAL step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips - ansUP
Water less hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration of alcohol make the
MOST effective - ans60% to 95%
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems EXCEPT -
ansDistribution of hormones
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be - ansLeakproof
Round or spherical bacterial are called - ansCocci
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is
called - ansCleaning
Which of the following should be cleaned daily - ansFloors and work surfaces
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of personal protective
equipment (PPE) in the decontamination area - ansFailure to wear PPE can result in
disciplinary action
Before the medical device is cleaned and processed - ansThe manufacturer's instructions must
be obtained
The MINIMUM time needed for effective hand washing is - ans15 seconds
Which of the following IS NOT s consideration when selecting a detergent? - ansCost of
detergent
The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as its - anspH
Clostridium botulinum is harbored in (the) - ansSoil
A solution with a pH of 3 is considered - ansAcidic
A solution with a pH of 13 is considered - ansAlkaline
Which of the following are major non living reservois of infectious diseases - ansSoil and
water
Alkaline detergents are BEST for mechanical washers because of - ansExtended dry cycles
Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel instruments -
ansOrganic acid detergent
One method of preventing biofilm formation on instruments is to - ansRinse the instruments
with distilled water and dry them out
An ultrasonic lumen cleaner is used to clean - ansLaparoscopic instruments
To reduce the potential for instrument corrosion, the multi step process is in a mechanical
washer consists of - ansAlkaline,wash,acid rinse,regular rinse
Opened but unused instrument sets should be - ansCompletely reprocessed
If too many microorganisms remain on an item after the cleaning process, the -
ansDisinfection process might not be effective
Which of the following chemicals are bactericidal and used for the cleaning inanimate
environmental surfaces and floors? - ansQuaternary ammonium compounds
What is the ceiling threshold limit value for glutaraldehyde? - ans0.05ppm
Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to regulate body temperature -
ansHypo/hyperthermia machine
Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to prevent the formation of blood clots? -
ansSequential compression device
Which series of stainless steel is used to manufacturer osteotomes? - ans400
For manual lubrication, surgical instruments should be placed in a lubricant solution and then
- ansRoom air dried
Which of the following should be cut with dissecting scissors ? - ansTissue
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What is the purpose of a tungsten carbide insert on a needle holder? - ansTo hold the suture
needle better
When should laparoscopic instruments be reassembled for sterilization? - ansWhen
recommended by the manufacturer
Which of the following types of instruments are used to view internal organs through very
small openings? - ansEndoscopic
Instruments must NEVER be - ansEngraved
Which of the following is an example of a flexible endoscope? - ansBronchoscope
In the sterile storage area of CS/SPD, the temperature is 70° F (21°C) and the humidity is
69%. What should be done ? - ansContinue with routine activities
Anyone entering the the preparation area MUST - ansWear proper attire
Where should the chemical indicator be placed when sterilizing two large basins with smaller
basins in one set? - ansIn the top and bottom basins
If a wrapper will be used as a sterile field, how far over the edge of the table MUST it extend
? - ans6 inches
Rigid containers are a medical device and MUST have a 510(k) clearance from the - ansFDA
(food and drug administration)
The three basic shapes of microbes are round spiral and - ansRod like
In NON TABLE TOP steam sterilizers steam is generated - ansA boiler
Autoclave tape is considered which class of indicator ? - ansClass 1
The part of the steam sterilizer that produces heat inside the chamber to prevent condensation
from forming on the chamber walls is the - ansJacket
The need for frequent reprocessing can be MINIMIZED by - ansProper stock rotation
What is the coldest part of the sterilizer - ansDrain line
Gradual heating of packs occurs during which phase of the steam sterilizer cycle? -
ansConditioning
An emergency eye wash station MUST - ansPermit hands free operations
What is the MOST important thing to remember when double peel pouching ? - ansThe inner
pouch must lay flay inside the outer pouch
Which of the following BEST describes a MINIMUM exposure time, temperature , and
pressure for prevaccum steam sterilization of wrapped items? - ans4 minutes at 270°F
(132°C) and 28 to 30 pounds per square inch
What is the first step to take when an instrument needs to be sterilized for immediate use ? -
ansClean the instrument according to the manufacturer's instructions
Incoming saturated steam should be within which of the following ranges of dryness -
ans97% to 100%
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Failure to remove all air from a package within the steam sterilizer will result in - ansPoor
steam penetration
Damage to medical/surgical supplies stored in the RECEIVING AREA can be avoided by -
ansRemoving supplies from the original shipping cartons
Steam is exhausted from the sterilizer through the - ansChamber drain line
Why MUST textile packs be placed on their sides for sterilization? - ansTo facilitate air
removal and stream penetration
The MOST unique feature of an integrating chemical indicator is its ability to - ansPerform in
parallel to a biological indicator
EO kills microorganisms by a process called - ansAlkylation
The normal concentration of hydrogen peroxide in a low temperature gas plasma sterilizer is -
ans59%
Rigid sterilization containers should be biologically tested before - ansPurchasing
In the sterile storage area, the ventilation system MUST be under - ansPositive pressure
The hourly exchange rate in the sterile storage area should be AT LEAST - ans4
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the dry time in a steam sterilizer ? -
ansSelected sterilization time
The optimum amount of a supply to order is called the - ansEconomical order quantity
The cochlea is part of the - ansInner ear
CS/CSP should be capable of planning for approximately what percentage of the total needs
of a unit? - ans90%
Which of the following MUST be made available to distribution personnel? - ansPolicies and
procedures for correct handling of sterile supplies
Which of the following agencies regulate EO? - ansOSHA,EPA,FDA
Another name for par level inventory is - ansFixed inventory level
Which of the following is considered a disadvantage of an exchange cart system? -
ansInventory is duplicated
Which distribution system is designed to reduce storeroom inventory ? - ansJust in time
A biological indicator should contain how many spores? - ans10-1
The drain line basket in a steam sterilizer should be cleaned - ansDaily
Effective sterilization starts with - ansThrough cleaning
Generally, incident reports should be filled - ansWithin 24 hours of incident
An exhaust hood over the EO sterilizer is an example of a(n) - ansEngineering control
Which of the following is the correct incubation temperature range for biological indicators
used in steam sterilization? - ans131°F to 140°F
Which is the largest part of the brain - ansCerebrum
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Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? - ansExtra condensation
will make the set more difficult to dry
Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD - ansTo provide
dependable service to enhance patient care
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? -
ansOSHA
Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following sterilization
processes ? - ansLow temperature gas plasma
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT used frequently are
classified as - ansA
Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts - ansStructure
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? - ansCytoplasm
Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion processing? -
ansCraniotomy set
Which of the following organs produces bile? - ansLiver
Microorganisms are measured in - ansMicrons
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizer's ability
to sterilize under actual conditions? - ansMaximum load testing
What is the ideal human body temperature? - ans98.6° F
Which of the following is TRUE of capsules - ansIt is resistant to heat and chemicals
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? - ansRespiratory
Ethics is the practice of - ansDoing the right thing.
A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is called a - ansSpore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following - ansPrions
Nails,tissues, and money are examples of - ansFomites
Cholera is transmitted by - ansContaminated food and water
In the FINAL step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips - ansUP
Water less hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration of alcohol make the
MOST effective - ans60% to 95%
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems EXCEPT -
ansDistribution of hormones
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be - ansLeakproof
Round or spherical bacterial are called - ansCocci
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is
called - ansCleaning
Which of the following should be cleaned daily - ansFloors and work surfaces
,FINAL EXAM : Sterile Processing -
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QUESTIONS and verified answers
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of personal protective
equipment (PPE) in the decontamination area - ansFailure to wear PPE can result in
disciplinary action
Before the medical device is cleaned and processed - ansThe manufacturer's instructions must
be obtained
The MINIMUM time needed for effective hand washing is - ans15 seconds
Which of the following IS NOT s consideration when selecting a detergent? - ansCost of
detergent
The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as its - anspH
Clostridium botulinum is harbored in (the) - ansSoil
A solution with a pH of 3 is considered - ansAcidic
A solution with a pH of 13 is considered - ansAlkaline
Which of the following are major non living reservois of infectious diseases - ansSoil and
water
Alkaline detergents are BEST for mechanical washers because of - ansExtended dry cycles
Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel instruments -
ansOrganic acid detergent
One method of preventing biofilm formation on instruments is to - ansRinse the instruments
with distilled water and dry them out
An ultrasonic lumen cleaner is used to clean - ansLaparoscopic instruments
To reduce the potential for instrument corrosion, the multi step process is in a mechanical
washer consists of - ansAlkaline,wash,acid rinse,regular rinse
Opened but unused instrument sets should be - ansCompletely reprocessed
If too many microorganisms remain on an item after the cleaning process, the -
ansDisinfection process might not be effective
Which of the following chemicals are bactericidal and used for the cleaning inanimate
environmental surfaces and floors? - ansQuaternary ammonium compounds
What is the ceiling threshold limit value for glutaraldehyde? - ans0.05ppm
Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to regulate body temperature -
ansHypo/hyperthermia machine
Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to prevent the formation of blood clots? -
ansSequential compression device
Which series of stainless steel is used to manufacturer osteotomes? - ans400
For manual lubrication, surgical instruments should be placed in a lubricant solution and then
- ansRoom air dried
Which of the following should be cut with dissecting scissors ? - ansTissue
,FINAL EXAM : Sterile Processing -
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QUESTIONS and verified answers
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What is the purpose of a tungsten carbide insert on a needle holder? - ansTo hold the suture
needle better
When should laparoscopic instruments be reassembled for sterilization? - ansWhen
recommended by the manufacturer
Which of the following types of instruments are used to view internal organs through very
small openings? - ansEndoscopic
Instruments must NEVER be - ansEngraved
Which of the following is an example of a flexible endoscope? - ansBronchoscope
In the sterile storage area of CS/SPD, the temperature is 70° F (21°C) and the humidity is
69%. What should be done ? - ansContinue with routine activities
Anyone entering the the preparation area MUST - ansWear proper attire
Where should the chemical indicator be placed when sterilizing two large basins with smaller
basins in one set? - ansIn the top and bottom basins
If a wrapper will be used as a sterile field, how far over the edge of the table MUST it extend
? - ans6 inches
Rigid containers are a medical device and MUST have a 510(k) clearance from the - ansFDA
(food and drug administration)
The three basic shapes of microbes are round spiral and - ansRod like
In NON TABLE TOP steam sterilizers steam is generated - ansA boiler
Autoclave tape is considered which class of indicator ? - ansClass 1
The part of the steam sterilizer that produces heat inside the chamber to prevent condensation
from forming on the chamber walls is the - ansJacket
The need for frequent reprocessing can be MINIMIZED by - ansProper stock rotation
What is the coldest part of the sterilizer - ansDrain line
Gradual heating of packs occurs during which phase of the steam sterilizer cycle? -
ansConditioning
An emergency eye wash station MUST - ansPermit hands free operations
What is the MOST important thing to remember when double peel pouching ? - ansThe inner
pouch must lay flay inside the outer pouch
Which of the following BEST describes a MINIMUM exposure time, temperature , and
pressure for prevaccum steam sterilization of wrapped items? - ans4 minutes at 270°F
(132°C) and 28 to 30 pounds per square inch
What is the first step to take when an instrument needs to be sterilized for immediate use ? -
ansClean the instrument according to the manufacturer's instructions
Incoming saturated steam should be within which of the following ranges of dryness -
ans97% to 100%
, FINAL EXAM : Sterile Processing -
2025 update COMPREHENSIVE
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QUESTIONS and verified answers
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Failure to remove all air from a package within the steam sterilizer will result in - ansPoor
steam penetration
Damage to medical/surgical supplies stored in the RECEIVING AREA can be avoided by -
ansRemoving supplies from the original shipping cartons
Steam is exhausted from the sterilizer through the - ansChamber drain line
Why MUST textile packs be placed on their sides for sterilization? - ansTo facilitate air
removal and stream penetration
The MOST unique feature of an integrating chemical indicator is its ability to - ansPerform in
parallel to a biological indicator
EO kills microorganisms by a process called - ansAlkylation
The normal concentration of hydrogen peroxide in a low temperature gas plasma sterilizer is -
ans59%
Rigid sterilization containers should be biologically tested before - ansPurchasing
In the sterile storage area, the ventilation system MUST be under - ansPositive pressure
The hourly exchange rate in the sterile storage area should be AT LEAST - ans4
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the dry time in a steam sterilizer ? -
ansSelected sterilization time
The optimum amount of a supply to order is called the - ansEconomical order quantity
The cochlea is part of the - ansInner ear
CS/CSP should be capable of planning for approximately what percentage of the total needs
of a unit? - ans90%
Which of the following MUST be made available to distribution personnel? - ansPolicies and
procedures for correct handling of sterile supplies
Which of the following agencies regulate EO? - ansOSHA,EPA,FDA
Another name for par level inventory is - ansFixed inventory level
Which of the following is considered a disadvantage of an exchange cart system? -
ansInventory is duplicated
Which distribution system is designed to reduce storeroom inventory ? - ansJust in time
A biological indicator should contain how many spores? - ans10-1
The drain line basket in a steam sterilizer should be cleaned - ansDaily
Effective sterilization starts with - ansThrough cleaning
Generally, incident reports should be filled - ansWithin 24 hours of incident
An exhaust hood over the EO sterilizer is an example of a(n) - ansEngineering control
Which of the following is the correct incubation temperature range for biological indicators
used in steam sterilization? - ans131°F to 140°F
Which is the largest part of the brain - ansCerebrum
