(2026–2027) | Exam Prep with Answers
1. Low-temperaturesterilizationisused::Forheat-sensitiveitems f f f f f f
2. What type of low temperature sterilization has a permissible exposure limit (PEL)
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of1ppm?:VH2O2
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3. Lumened devices:: HavevarieddiameterandlengthrestrictionsforditterentmodelsofVH2O2steriliza-tion
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4. EOhas superior materials compatibility and:: Minimaldevicedesignrestrictions
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5. As a precaution to protect technicians while unloading a VH2O2 sterilizer, it is
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recommendedthattheywear::Nitrilegloves
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6. Sterilestorageshelvesneedtobelabeledto:: Preventunnecessaryhandlingandconfusion
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7. Why are external shipping cartons and corrugated boxes not permitted in a
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sterile storage area?: They can harbor dust, debris, and insects
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8. Which factor can cause holes in wrappers while packages are stored in f f f f f f f f f f f
sterile storage?: Oldordamagedshelvingunits
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9. What type of errors can occur in Sterile Processing with commercially ster-ilized
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fitems?: Issuing expired items because technicians are unfamiliar with the location of expiration dates or statementson
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thepackages
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10. What type of vehicle may be used to transport sterile items off-site to f f f f f f f f f f f f
anotherfacility?: Avehiclespecificallydesignedforsteriletransport
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11. The process of analyzing physicians preferred items to consider alternative
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costs, reimbursement, and strategic initiative concerns is:: Valueanalysis
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12. What requires an annual evaluation of all vendors providing services to the f f f f f f f f f f f
organization?: The Joint Commission (TJC)
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13. If annual purchases are $17 million and the average annual inventory cost is
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$950,000, what is the inventory turnover rate?: 17.89
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14. The number of purchases units that should be in inventory when an order is
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placediscalledthe::Reorderpoint
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15. Identifying goals, such as desired inventory turnover rates, is an example of:: f f f f f f f f f f f
Sound inventory management
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16. Sterile Processing leaders should understand the basic components of an f f f f f f f f f
informationsystem's::Infrastructure
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17. Whatconcernsatypicalsystemimplementationprocess?:Newsystemsrequire f f f f f f f f f
compliance monitoring during the first few weeks or even months after being put in place
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