HSPA Test 2 Questions with 100% Correct Answers |
Verified | Latest Update 2026.
SPD
sterile processing department
MIS
minimally invasive surgery
Benefits of MIS
- reduced surgery time
- smaller incisions
- reduced blood loss
- faster recovery time
- less pain after surgery
- reduced trauma
- less anesthesia
- less scaring
T/F: Soiled materials must be isolated from their clean counterparts
True
Areas of SPD
Decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and sterile storage/distribution.
, T/F: the different areas of SPD are separated by physical barriers (walls)
True
Decontamination
physical or chemical process that renders an inanimate object safe for further handling.
What is received in the decontamination area?
Soiled instruments (containing bioburden)
When medical devices are recieved, they must be...
properly sorted, disassembled, and cleaned.
The first step in the sterilization process is
cleaning
To meet the facilities and OSHA requirements, SP technicians must wear...
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
PPE (what does it do)
minimizes exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contaminants.
What does PPE consist of?
Eye protection, fluid resistant cover gown, gloves, and fluid resistant shoe covers, face
masks.
Verified | Latest Update 2026.
SPD
sterile processing department
MIS
minimally invasive surgery
Benefits of MIS
- reduced surgery time
- smaller incisions
- reduced blood loss
- faster recovery time
- less pain after surgery
- reduced trauma
- less anesthesia
- less scaring
T/F: Soiled materials must be isolated from their clean counterparts
True
Areas of SPD
Decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and sterile storage/distribution.
, T/F: the different areas of SPD are separated by physical barriers (walls)
True
Decontamination
physical or chemical process that renders an inanimate object safe for further handling.
What is received in the decontamination area?
Soiled instruments (containing bioburden)
When medical devices are recieved, they must be...
properly sorted, disassembled, and cleaned.
The first step in the sterilization process is
cleaning
To meet the facilities and OSHA requirements, SP technicians must wear...
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
PPE (what does it do)
minimizes exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contaminants.
What does PPE consist of?
Eye protection, fluid resistant cover gown, gloves, and fluid resistant shoe covers, face
masks.
