HSPA CHL (Formerly IAHCSMM) Practice
Questions 2026–2027
testing that assesses the performance of a steam sterilizer in the environment in which it will be used
before the equipment is approved for routine use in the healthcare facility - correct answers -
qualification
while some sterilization failures result from mechanical failures over which the technician has no
control, many process failures can be avoided by - correct answers -developing good work practices
during placement and packaging of items for sterilization, care is required to insure that items that could
____ are placed correctly on the sterilizer carriage - correct answers -trap air
a steam sterilizer can successfully sterilize anything placed in it - correct answers -false
these are installed on the steam distribution lines to help remove condensate - correct answers -steam
straps
paper/plastic peel pouches must be placed ___ for sterilization - correct answers -on edge
manufacturers have begun to test instruments to determine if current sterilization processes are
effective using a process called - correct answers -validation testing
sterilization cycles that fall outside of the traditional cycles used in the central service department
because exposure times exceed standard steam sterilization times - correct answers -extended cycles
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, sterilization records should be retained according to the policies and procedures established by the -
correct answers -individual health care facility
the steam sterilizer's chamber drain screen should be inspected and cleaned - correct answers -at least
daily
the process of protecting a sterile item from any event that will contaminate it - correct answers -
sterility maintenance
if a facility utilizes an event- related shelf life policy for items processed and sterilized on-site, it must
still adhere to expiration dates printed on commercially sterilized products - correct answers -true
the act of examining a sterile package to insure it is intact and uncompromised before being dispensed
for use - correct answers -product integrity check
anyone allowed access to a sterile storage area should, first, be educated in sterility maintenance and
should understand proper handling of sterile packages - correct answers -true
factors to consider when evaluating or designing sterile storage areas include all of the following except
- correct answers -the storage space should be located adjacent to surgery
sterile items should be rotated so the oldest-dated packages are used before newer ones - correct
answers -to reduce the risk of contamination and product expiration
sterile items should be transported in covered or enclosed carts - correct answers -true
bacterial barrier packaging can be easily penetrated by moisture - correct answers -true
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Questions 2026–2027
testing that assesses the performance of a steam sterilizer in the environment in which it will be used
before the equipment is approved for routine use in the healthcare facility - correct answers -
qualification
while some sterilization failures result from mechanical failures over which the technician has no
control, many process failures can be avoided by - correct answers -developing good work practices
during placement and packaging of items for sterilization, care is required to insure that items that could
____ are placed correctly on the sterilizer carriage - correct answers -trap air
a steam sterilizer can successfully sterilize anything placed in it - correct answers -false
these are installed on the steam distribution lines to help remove condensate - correct answers -steam
straps
paper/plastic peel pouches must be placed ___ for sterilization - correct answers -on edge
manufacturers have begun to test instruments to determine if current sterilization processes are
effective using a process called - correct answers -validation testing
sterilization cycles that fall outside of the traditional cycles used in the central service department
because exposure times exceed standard steam sterilization times - correct answers -extended cycles
1
, sterilization records should be retained according to the policies and procedures established by the -
correct answers -individual health care facility
the steam sterilizer's chamber drain screen should be inspected and cleaned - correct answers -at least
daily
the process of protecting a sterile item from any event that will contaminate it - correct answers -
sterility maintenance
if a facility utilizes an event- related shelf life policy for items processed and sterilized on-site, it must
still adhere to expiration dates printed on commercially sterilized products - correct answers -true
the act of examining a sterile package to insure it is intact and uncompromised before being dispensed
for use - correct answers -product integrity check
anyone allowed access to a sterile storage area should, first, be educated in sterility maintenance and
should understand proper handling of sterile packages - correct answers -true
factors to consider when evaluating or designing sterile storage areas include all of the following except
- correct answers -the storage space should be located adjacent to surgery
sterile items should be rotated so the oldest-dated packages are used before newer ones - correct
answers -to reduce the risk of contamination and product expiration
sterile items should be transported in covered or enclosed carts - correct answers -true
bacterial barrier packaging can be easily penetrated by moisture - correct answers -true
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