FINAL EXAM : STERILE
PROCESSING - 2026 UPDATE
COMPREHENSIVE FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED |ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED
A+
Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? - answer-Extra
condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD - answer-To provide
dependable service to enhance patient care
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? -
answer-OSHA
Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following sterilization
processes ? - answer-Low temperature gas plasma
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT used frequently
are classified as - answer-A
Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts - answer-Structure
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? - answer-Cytoplasm
,Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion processing? -
answer-Craniotomy set
Which of the following organs produces bile? - answer-Liver
Microorganisms are measured in - answer-Microns
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizer's
ability to sterilize under actual conditions? - answer-Maximum load testing
What is the ideal human body temperature? - answer-98.6° F
Which of the following is TRUE of capsules - answer-It is resistant to heat and chemicals
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? - answer-Respiratory
Ethics is the practice of - answer-Doing the right thing.
A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is called a -
answer-Spore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following - answer-Prions
Nails,tissues, and money are examples of - answer-Fomites
Cholera is transmitted by - answer-Contaminated food and water
In the FINAL step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips -
answer-UP
,Water less hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration of alcohol make
the MOST effective - answer-60% to 95%
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems EXCEPT -
answer-Distribution of hormones
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be - answer-Leakproof
Round or spherical bacterial are called - answer-Cocci
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further
processing is called - answer-Cleaning
Which of the following should be cleaned daily - answer-Floors and work surfaces
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of personal protective
equipment (PPE) in the decontamination area - answer-Failure to wear PPE can result in
disciplinary action
Before the medical device is cleaned and processed - answer-The manufacturer's
instructions must be obtained
The MINIMUM time needed for effective hand washing is - answer-15 seconds
Which of the following IS NOT s consideration when selecting a detergent? - answer-
Cost of detergent
The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as its - answer-pH
, Clostridium botulinum is harbored in (the) - answer-Soil
A solution with a pH of 3 is considered - answer-Acidic
A solution with a pH of 13 is considered - answer-Alkaline
Which of the following are major non living reservois of infectious diseases - answer-Soil
and water
Alkaline detergents are BEST for mechanical washers because of - answer-Extended dry
cycles
Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel instruments -
answer-Organic acid detergent
One method of preventing biofilm formation on instruments is to - answer-Rinse the
instruments with distilled water and dry them out
An ultrasonic lumen cleaner is used to clean - answer-Laparoscopic instruments
To reduce the potential for instrument corrosion, the multi step process is in a
mechanical washer consists of - answer-Alkaline,wash,acid rinse,regular rinse
Opened but unused instrument sets should be - answer-Completely reprocessed
If too many microorganisms remain on an item after the cleaning process, the - answer-
Disinfection process might not be effective
Which of the following chemicals are bactericidal and used for the cleaning inanimate
environmental surfaces and floors? - answer-Quaternary ammonium compounds
PROCESSING - 2026 UPDATE
COMPREHENSIVE FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED |ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED
A+
Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? - answer-Extra
condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD - answer-To provide
dependable service to enhance patient care
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? -
answer-OSHA
Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following sterilization
processes ? - answer-Low temperature gas plasma
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT used frequently
are classified as - answer-A
Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts - answer-Structure
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? - answer-Cytoplasm
,Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion processing? -
answer-Craniotomy set
Which of the following organs produces bile? - answer-Liver
Microorganisms are measured in - answer-Microns
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizer's
ability to sterilize under actual conditions? - answer-Maximum load testing
What is the ideal human body temperature? - answer-98.6° F
Which of the following is TRUE of capsules - answer-It is resistant to heat and chemicals
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? - answer-Respiratory
Ethics is the practice of - answer-Doing the right thing.
A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is called a -
answer-Spore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following - answer-Prions
Nails,tissues, and money are examples of - answer-Fomites
Cholera is transmitted by - answer-Contaminated food and water
In the FINAL step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips -
answer-UP
,Water less hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration of alcohol make
the MOST effective - answer-60% to 95%
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems EXCEPT -
answer-Distribution of hormones
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be - answer-Leakproof
Round or spherical bacterial are called - answer-Cocci
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further
processing is called - answer-Cleaning
Which of the following should be cleaned daily - answer-Floors and work surfaces
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of personal protective
equipment (PPE) in the decontamination area - answer-Failure to wear PPE can result in
disciplinary action
Before the medical device is cleaned and processed - answer-The manufacturer's
instructions must be obtained
The MINIMUM time needed for effective hand washing is - answer-15 seconds
Which of the following IS NOT s consideration when selecting a detergent? - answer-
Cost of detergent
The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as its - answer-pH
, Clostridium botulinum is harbored in (the) - answer-Soil
A solution with a pH of 3 is considered - answer-Acidic
A solution with a pH of 13 is considered - answer-Alkaline
Which of the following are major non living reservois of infectious diseases - answer-Soil
and water
Alkaline detergents are BEST for mechanical washers because of - answer-Extended dry
cycles
Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel instruments -
answer-Organic acid detergent
One method of preventing biofilm formation on instruments is to - answer-Rinse the
instruments with distilled water and dry them out
An ultrasonic lumen cleaner is used to clean - answer-Laparoscopic instruments
To reduce the potential for instrument corrosion, the multi step process is in a
mechanical washer consists of - answer-Alkaline,wash,acid rinse,regular rinse
Opened but unused instrument sets should be - answer-Completely reprocessed
If too many microorganisms remain on an item after the cleaning process, the - answer-
Disinfection process might not be effective
Which of the following chemicals are bactericidal and used for the cleaning inanimate
environmental surfaces and floors? - answer-Quaternary ammonium compounds
