STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM
PRACTICE TEST CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
UPDATED 2026
Question: An osteotome is:
(A) used to cut or shave bone.
(B) a retractor.
(C) a hemostatic forceps.
(D) none of the above.
Answer: ✔✔ (A) used to cut or shave bone.
Question: When returning loaner items to the vendor:
(A) all items should be completely assembled, tested and sterile.
(B) trays should be returned immediately after point-of-use cleaning.
(C) all items should be cleaned and decontaminated.
(D) trays should be terminally sterilized before returning them to the vendor.
Answer: ✔✔ (C) all items should be cleaned and decontaminated.
Question: The first goal of creating an instrument pack is:
(A) obtain the proper packaging container for the pack.
(B) decide on the order of instrument placement.
(C) create a pack that meets user needs.
(D) create a pack that makes the physician happy.
Answer: ✔✔ (C) create a pack that meets user needs.
,Question: Positive air flow means when the door is opened, air flows out instead of
into the area.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer: ✔✔ (A) True
Question: Molds, mushrooms and yeast are common:
(A) gram-negative organisms.
(B) fungi.
(C) gram-positive organisms.
(D) prions.
Answer: ✔✔ (B) fungi.
The surgery of the ear that reconstructs the eardrum so sound waves can be sent to
the middle ear
(A) tympanoplasty.
(B) stapedectomy.
(C) auditory implantation.
(D) myringotomy. -ANSWER ✔✔A
Dark areas on the lens of an endoscope are?
(A) Debris
(B) Light-emitting diode optics
(C) Light-emitting diode bulbs
(D) Damaged light fibers -ANSWER ✔✔D
,Soiled instruments and other items are received in the (blank) area of the Central
Service department.
(A) preparation
(B) packaging
(C) decontamination
(D) sterilization -ANSWER ✔✔C
Which of the following statements about the use of mechanical washers is NOT
true?
(A) Multi-level trays should be separated
(B) Trays with lids should be opened
(C) Instruments should be disassembled and opened
(D) All items should be washed on the same cycle -ANSWER ✔✔D
Agency which may intervene in a matter of worker protection even if there are no
specific regulations covering the situation.
(A) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(B) Environmental Protection Agency
(C) U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(D) Association of periOperative Registered Nurses -ANSWER ✔✔A
, Laser finished instruments are coated with durable protective finish that cannot be
chipped or scratched.
(A) True
(B) False -ANSWER ✔✔B
Healthcare-associated infections are
(A) most likely to occur during a surgical procedure.
(B) caused by drug resistant organisms.
(C) those without known cures.
(D) those which occur in the course of being treated in a healthcare facility. -
ANSWER ✔✔D
Viruses are larger than bacteria.
(A) True
(B) False -ANSWER ✔✔B
The system that gives the body shape and support
(A) muscular system.
(B) nervous system.
(C) skeletal system.
(D) circulatory system. -ANSWER ✔✔C
PRACTICE TEST CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
UPDATED 2026
Question: An osteotome is:
(A) used to cut or shave bone.
(B) a retractor.
(C) a hemostatic forceps.
(D) none of the above.
Answer: ✔✔ (A) used to cut or shave bone.
Question: When returning loaner items to the vendor:
(A) all items should be completely assembled, tested and sterile.
(B) trays should be returned immediately after point-of-use cleaning.
(C) all items should be cleaned and decontaminated.
(D) trays should be terminally sterilized before returning them to the vendor.
Answer: ✔✔ (C) all items should be cleaned and decontaminated.
Question: The first goal of creating an instrument pack is:
(A) obtain the proper packaging container for the pack.
(B) decide on the order of instrument placement.
(C) create a pack that meets user needs.
(D) create a pack that makes the physician happy.
Answer: ✔✔ (C) create a pack that meets user needs.
,Question: Positive air flow means when the door is opened, air flows out instead of
into the area.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer: ✔✔ (A) True
Question: Molds, mushrooms and yeast are common:
(A) gram-negative organisms.
(B) fungi.
(C) gram-positive organisms.
(D) prions.
Answer: ✔✔ (B) fungi.
The surgery of the ear that reconstructs the eardrum so sound waves can be sent to
the middle ear
(A) tympanoplasty.
(B) stapedectomy.
(C) auditory implantation.
(D) myringotomy. -ANSWER ✔✔A
Dark areas on the lens of an endoscope are?
(A) Debris
(B) Light-emitting diode optics
(C) Light-emitting diode bulbs
(D) Damaged light fibers -ANSWER ✔✔D
,Soiled instruments and other items are received in the (blank) area of the Central
Service department.
(A) preparation
(B) packaging
(C) decontamination
(D) sterilization -ANSWER ✔✔C
Which of the following statements about the use of mechanical washers is NOT
true?
(A) Multi-level trays should be separated
(B) Trays with lids should be opened
(C) Instruments should be disassembled and opened
(D) All items should be washed on the same cycle -ANSWER ✔✔D
Agency which may intervene in a matter of worker protection even if there are no
specific regulations covering the situation.
(A) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(B) Environmental Protection Agency
(C) U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(D) Association of periOperative Registered Nurses -ANSWER ✔✔A
, Laser finished instruments are coated with durable protective finish that cannot be
chipped or scratched.
(A) True
(B) False -ANSWER ✔✔B
Healthcare-associated infections are
(A) most likely to occur during a surgical procedure.
(B) caused by drug resistant organisms.
(C) those without known cures.
(D) those which occur in the course of being treated in a healthcare facility. -
ANSWER ✔✔D
Viruses are larger than bacteria.
(A) True
(B) False -ANSWER ✔✔B
The system that gives the body shape and support
(A) muscular system.
(B) nervous system.
(C) skeletal system.
(D) circulatory system. -ANSWER ✔✔C
