HSPA Ch. 12 Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies sterilization
packaging as a:
a. Class I medical device
b. Class II medical device
c. Class III medical device
d. Class IV medical device -
correct answer ✅B. Class II medical device
Which of the following is not an acceptable sterilization packaging
material?
a. Muslin
b. Barrier cloth
c. Canvas
d. Twill -
correct answer ✅C. Canvas
Count sheets:
a. Describe each instrument in detail
b. Are used only for Operating Room (OR) trays and large procedure
packs
c. Provide a detailed list of tray contents
, HSPA Ch. 12 Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
d. Include information from the manufacturer's instructions for use
(IFU) -
correct answer ✅C. Provide a detailed list of tray contents
When arranging paper/plastic pouches in a sterilizer, the pouches
should be arranged:
a. Paper to plastic
b. Paper to paper
c. Plastic to plastic
d. Flat -
correct answer ✅A. Paper to plastic
How often should the insulation of electrosurgical instruments be
tested for integrity?
a. Only when requested
b. Every time the instrument is processed
c. Every fifth time the instrument is processed
d. Weekly -
correct answer ✅B. Every time the instrument is processed
(Grade A+)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies sterilization
packaging as a:
a. Class I medical device
b. Class II medical device
c. Class III medical device
d. Class IV medical device -
correct answer ✅B. Class II medical device
Which of the following is not an acceptable sterilization packaging
material?
a. Muslin
b. Barrier cloth
c. Canvas
d. Twill -
correct answer ✅C. Canvas
Count sheets:
a. Describe each instrument in detail
b. Are used only for Operating Room (OR) trays and large procedure
packs
c. Provide a detailed list of tray contents
, HSPA Ch. 12 Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
d. Include information from the manufacturer's instructions for use
(IFU) -
correct answer ✅C. Provide a detailed list of tray contents
When arranging paper/plastic pouches in a sterilizer, the pouches
should be arranged:
a. Paper to plastic
b. Paper to paper
c. Plastic to plastic
d. Flat -
correct answer ✅A. Paper to plastic
How often should the insulation of electrosurgical instruments be
tested for integrity?
a. Only when requested
b. Every time the instrument is processed
c. Every fifth time the instrument is processed
d. Weekly -
correct answer ✅B. Every time the instrument is processed