SPD Final Exam.Final Test Paper
2026\2027.
Gross soil on instruments that arrive from the OR should be
removed...
A. at the point of use
B. with a solid bottom
C. preparation and packaging area
D. always with latex gloves
at the point of use
A mixed load with implants (screws/plates) in sterilizer at 4 mins
270oF and 30 mins dry time.
After the SPD tech has check the printout and initialed. What would
you do with the load?
A. Release
B. quarantine only the implants until BI result are shown
C. quarantine entire load until BI result are shown
D. parameters are incorrect, reprocess the load
quarantine only the implants until BI result are shown
When should a steam sterilizer be tested for qualification?
A. after a biological failure
B. when it has been moved
,SPD Final Exam.Final Test Paper
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C. after a Bowie-Dick test failure
D. after it has been shut down for days
when it has been moved
Following ultrasonic cleaning, the items are...
A. rinsed
B. sterilized
C. disinfected
D. mechanically cleaned
rinsed
TASS is a condition involving...?
A. Prions
B. Eyes
C. Brain
D. Biofilm
Eyes
An infection caused by a needle stick enters by which portal of
entry?
A. skin
,SPD Final Exam.Final Test Paper
2026\2027.
B. mucous membranes
C. parenteral tissue
D. none of the above
parenteral tissue
A class 2 chemical indicator resulted in an incomplete color change,
what must immediately be done?
A. document & repeat the test
B. clear the sterilizer for use
C. call the manufacturer
D. stop the sterilizer from further use
document & repeat the test
An SPT Tech received non-woven wrapping in the original boxes.
How can the SPD Tech bring them to the storage area?
A. Remove them from the box, place in clean cart & pass through
decontamination area
B. Remove them from the box, put it on a clean cart and take the
cart to storage area
C. Remove them in the breakout area, place in clean cart & bring to
, SPD Final Exam.Final Test Paper
2026\2027.
office to inventory first
D. Remove them from the box, place in transport carts and deliver
to the OR
Remove them in the breakout area, place in clean cart & bring to office to
inventory first
Frequent reprocessing can be minimized by:
A. proper stock rotation
B. ordering more supplies
C. determining minimum stock quantities
D. routine use of dust covers
proper stock rotation
When heat is added to steam without increasing the moisture
content, the steam is called:
A. dry steam
B. super heated steam
C. wet steam
D. super saturated steam
super heated steam
An ongoing inventory management system is known as a:
A. perpetual inventory system
2026\2027.
Gross soil on instruments that arrive from the OR should be
removed...
A. at the point of use
B. with a solid bottom
C. preparation and packaging area
D. always with latex gloves
at the point of use
A mixed load with implants (screws/plates) in sterilizer at 4 mins
270oF and 30 mins dry time.
After the SPD tech has check the printout and initialed. What would
you do with the load?
A. Release
B. quarantine only the implants until BI result are shown
C. quarantine entire load until BI result are shown
D. parameters are incorrect, reprocess the load
quarantine only the implants until BI result are shown
When should a steam sterilizer be tested for qualification?
A. after a biological failure
B. when it has been moved
,SPD Final Exam.Final Test Paper
2026\2027.
C. after a Bowie-Dick test failure
D. after it has been shut down for days
when it has been moved
Following ultrasonic cleaning, the items are...
A. rinsed
B. sterilized
C. disinfected
D. mechanically cleaned
rinsed
TASS is a condition involving...?
A. Prions
B. Eyes
C. Brain
D. Biofilm
Eyes
An infection caused by a needle stick enters by which portal of
entry?
A. skin
,SPD Final Exam.Final Test Paper
2026\2027.
B. mucous membranes
C. parenteral tissue
D. none of the above
parenteral tissue
A class 2 chemical indicator resulted in an incomplete color change,
what must immediately be done?
A. document & repeat the test
B. clear the sterilizer for use
C. call the manufacturer
D. stop the sterilizer from further use
document & repeat the test
An SPT Tech received non-woven wrapping in the original boxes.
How can the SPD Tech bring them to the storage area?
A. Remove them from the box, place in clean cart & pass through
decontamination area
B. Remove them from the box, put it on a clean cart and take the
cart to storage area
C. Remove them in the breakout area, place in clean cart & bring to
, SPD Final Exam.Final Test Paper
2026\2027.
office to inventory first
D. Remove them from the box, place in transport carts and deliver
to the OR
Remove them in the breakout area, place in clean cart & bring to office to
inventory first
Frequent reprocessing can be minimized by:
A. proper stock rotation
B. ordering more supplies
C. determining minimum stock quantities
D. routine use of dust covers
proper stock rotation
When heat is added to steam without increasing the moisture
content, the steam is called:
A. dry steam
B. super heated steam
C. wet steam
D. super saturated steam
super heated steam
An ongoing inventory management system is known as a:
A. perpetual inventory system
