HSPA STERILE PROCESSING QUIZ 1
CHAPTERS 1-11 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
RIGHT UPDATED ANSWERS .
Since sterile processing techs do not handle money, ethics considerations do not apply to them
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct Answers -B.FALSE (pages 11)
SP techs practice resource management when they control cost and reduce waste
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct Answers -A.TRUE (pages 11)
SP techs must be able to identify aprox~ 100 surgical instruments in order to be proficient in their job
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct Answers -B.FALSE ( pages 6)
SP techs must be able to adapt to change
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct Answers -A.TRUE (pages 10)
Because all sterile processing departments are structured alike, healthcare facilities use one standard
job description for all SP techs
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct Answers -B.FALSE (pages 12 )
PPE is required in the decontamination and sterile storage areas
A.TRUE
, B.FALSE - correct Answers -B.FALSE (pages 6-7)
Good communication skills are an important part of SP techs basic job requirements
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct Answers -A.TRUE (page 10)
SP workflow can be divided into the handling of three categories of items: soiled items, clean items and
sterile items.
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct Answers -A.TRUE (page 3)
The use of good verbal communication skills is the most important and most used skill for SP techs to
provide or obtain info
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct Answers -B.FALSE (page 10)
Since modern SPDs are virtually risk free, SP technicians need not be concerned with safety practices
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct Answers -B.FALSE (page 11)
Soiled instruments and other items are received in the _____ area of the Central service department -
correct Answers -Decontamination (pages 4)
The first step in the sterilization process is - correct Answers -cleaning (pages 4)
To minimize their exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contaminates, Sp techs must wear
special attire referred to as: - correct Answers -PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) (pages 6)
Instrument sets and other required instrumentation needed for all scheduled procedures for an entire
day are usually pulled (collected): - correct Answers -The day or evening before they will be used (pages
8)
CHAPTERS 1-11 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
RIGHT UPDATED ANSWERS .
Since sterile processing techs do not handle money, ethics considerations do not apply to them
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct Answers -B.FALSE (pages 11)
SP techs practice resource management when they control cost and reduce waste
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct Answers -A.TRUE (pages 11)
SP techs must be able to identify aprox~ 100 surgical instruments in order to be proficient in their job
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct Answers -B.FALSE ( pages 6)
SP techs must be able to adapt to change
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct Answers -A.TRUE (pages 10)
Because all sterile processing departments are structured alike, healthcare facilities use one standard
job description for all SP techs
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct Answers -B.FALSE (pages 12 )
PPE is required in the decontamination and sterile storage areas
A.TRUE
, B.FALSE - correct Answers -B.FALSE (pages 6-7)
Good communication skills are an important part of SP techs basic job requirements
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct Answers -A.TRUE (page 10)
SP workflow can be divided into the handling of three categories of items: soiled items, clean items and
sterile items.
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct Answers -A.TRUE (page 3)
The use of good verbal communication skills is the most important and most used skill for SP techs to
provide or obtain info
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct Answers -B.FALSE (page 10)
Since modern SPDs are virtually risk free, SP technicians need not be concerned with safety practices
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - correct Answers -B.FALSE (page 11)
Soiled instruments and other items are received in the _____ area of the Central service department -
correct Answers -Decontamination (pages 4)
The first step in the sterilization process is - correct Answers -cleaning (pages 4)
To minimize their exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contaminates, Sp techs must wear
special attire referred to as: - correct Answers -PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) (pages 6)
Instrument sets and other required instrumentation needed for all scheduled procedures for an entire
day are usually pulled (collected): - correct Answers -The day or evening before they will be used (pages
8)
