IAHCSMM exam For Central Services
Sterile Technician Certification UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Since Central service techs dont handle money, ethics do not apply to them.
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER - False pg 16
Central service workflow can be divided into the handling of 3 categories of items: soiled items,
clean items, or sterile items.
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER - True pg 9
The use of positive and negative air pressure in the CSD is designed to take the place of heating
and cooling.
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER - False Pg 13
Since modern CS departments are virtually risk free, CS Techs do not need to concerned with
safety practices.
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER - False Pg 16
______ ectomy. A. To cut
______ ostomy. B. Surgical removal
______ otomy. C. To suture
______ plasty. D. Incision into an organ
______ rrhaphy. E. Visual exam
______ oscopy. F. Surg creation of new opening
______ cise. G. Surg restoration or repair - CORRECT ANSWER -B
F
, D
G
C
E
A
This organ pumps blood throughout the body - CORRECT ANSWER - Heart
The process by which cartilage is replaced by bone - CORRECT ANSWER - Ossification
Any place where two bones meet - CORRECT ANSWER - Joint
The main control unit of the CNS - CORRECT ANSWER - Brain. Pg 43
Considered the master gland because it helps control the activities of all endocrine glands -
CORRECT ANSWER - Pituitary gland
This filters blood to remove amino acids and neutralize some harmful toxins - CORRECT
ANSWER - Liver
Produces a fluid element in semen that stimulates the motility of sperm - CORRECT
ANSWER - Prostate gland
Largest part of the brain - CORRECT ANSWER - Cerebrum
They carry blood away from the heart - CORRECT ANSWER - Arteries
Somewhat muscular tube that helps move food into the stomach. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Esophagus
Sterile Technician Certification UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Since Central service techs dont handle money, ethics do not apply to them.
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER - False pg 16
Central service workflow can be divided into the handling of 3 categories of items: soiled items,
clean items, or sterile items.
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER - True pg 9
The use of positive and negative air pressure in the CSD is designed to take the place of heating
and cooling.
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER - False Pg 13
Since modern CS departments are virtually risk free, CS Techs do not need to concerned with
safety practices.
True or False - CORRECT ANSWER - False Pg 16
______ ectomy. A. To cut
______ ostomy. B. Surgical removal
______ otomy. C. To suture
______ plasty. D. Incision into an organ
______ rrhaphy. E. Visual exam
______ oscopy. F. Surg creation of new opening
______ cise. G. Surg restoration or repair - CORRECT ANSWER -B
F
, D
G
C
E
A
This organ pumps blood throughout the body - CORRECT ANSWER - Heart
The process by which cartilage is replaced by bone - CORRECT ANSWER - Ossification
Any place where two bones meet - CORRECT ANSWER - Joint
The main control unit of the CNS - CORRECT ANSWER - Brain. Pg 43
Considered the master gland because it helps control the activities of all endocrine glands -
CORRECT ANSWER - Pituitary gland
This filters blood to remove amino acids and neutralize some harmful toxins - CORRECT
ANSWER - Liver
Produces a fluid element in semen that stimulates the motility of sperm - CORRECT
ANSWER - Prostate gland
Largest part of the brain - CORRECT ANSWER - Cerebrum
They carry blood away from the heart - CORRECT ANSWER - Arteries
Somewhat muscular tube that helps move food into the stomach. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Esophagus
