C.S. Certification Exam, SPD Test,
Sterile Processing Study Material for
Certification Exam
Which area is the first to accept responsibility for all supplies in the facility? - ANSReceiving
Which type of inventory distribution system requires the use of a pre-determined inventory
list? - ANSPar Level
Just-in-time distribution systems are also known as - ANSStockless Distribution
Ordering the optimum quantity of an item based on historical data is known as -
ANSEconomical Order Quantity
Which of the following are elements of a distribution system? - ANSpatient charging,
storage, and receiving
The most efficient distribution system is the - ANSTotal exchange cart
The computerized locked supply system is a variation of the - ANSPar Level
Which distribution system requires the using department to be responsible for maintaing
inventory levels? - ANSDemand
An ongoing inventory management system is known as a - ANSPerpetual Inventory System
In which distribution system are requisition filled and delivered as they are received? -
ANSDemand
Inventory performance" (a rough indication of the effectiveness of the inventory system) is
evaluated by - ANSpercent of back order, availability of critical items, and inventory turnover
Which of the following is the MOST efficient and cost-effective method for inventory control
in the SPD ordering and data generation? - ANSComputerized Inventory Control System
The temperature in the sterile storage are should not exceed - ANS75º F (24º C)
Shelving in the sterile storage area must be kept how far from the outside walls? - ANS2
inches
The thickness of a sterility maintenance cover should be - ANS2 to 3 mils
,The minimum number of air exchanges per hour in the sterile storage area should be - ANS4
The relative humidity in the sterile storage area should not exceed - ANS70%
Approximately how much space should be left between and item and the inside edges of a
peel pouch? - ANS1 inch
What is the maximum size and weight of a textile pack? - ANS12" x 12 x 20" 12 pounds
Which of the following packaging materials is acceptable for low-temperature gas plasma
and ozone sterilization - ANSTyvek
Basin sets should be prepared for sterilization with - ANSan absorbent material between
each basin
Tamper-evident seal on rigid containers include - ANSlatches and locks
What is the acceptable temperature range for the prep and packaging area? - ANS68º F-73º
F (20º-23º C)
The preparation and packaging area must have an air exchange rate of - ANS10 per hr
If a non-perforated tray is used for the sterilization of instrument sets, it must be - ANSTilted
on the sterilizer rack
The ideal humidity level in the preparation and packing area should be - ANS50%
For sterilization, rigid containers must be placed - ANSflat
Which of the following packaging materials is acceptable for steam sterilization? -
ANSNon-woven wraps
Re-passivation of an instrument can be achieved by - ANSroutine lubrication
What is the most difficult part of a hemostat to clean? - ANSbox lock
Which of the following lubricants is recommended for use on surgical instruments? -
ANSpetroleum-based
What type of finish on a surgical instrument is used for laser procedures? - ANSebonized
What is the final stage in manufacturing a surgical grade instrument? - ANSpassivation
Which series of stainless steel is used is to manufacture malleable retractors? - ANS300
The weakest part of the instrument is/are the - ANSbox locks
, The layer on a surgical instrument created by the passivation process is called -
ANSchromium oxide
A crack in a hand-held instrument would most likely be found in the - ANSbox lock
The appropriate sterilization cycle for an autoclave load containing a basin set, a minor
surgery set, and twelve towel packs is - ANS270 F (132 C ) for 4 minutes, 30 psi and 20
minutes drying time
Cotton gauze cannot be used in which sterilization process? - ANSlow temperature gas
plasma
Which agencies are involved with the regulation and control of ethylene oxide when it's used
as a sterilant? - ANSenvironmental protection agency, food and drug administration, and
centers for disease control and prevention
Which of the following sterilization methods would be appropriate for petrolatum gauze
dressings? - ANSdry heat
To eliminate the bioburden on metal surgical instrument within the SPD, the MOST
cost-efficient sterilization method is generally considered to be - ANSsteam under pressure
There are two pressure gauges on a steam sterilizer. These gauges measure the pressure in
the - ANSjacket and chamber
What is the maximum number of 100% EO cartridges permitted by OSHA to be stored
outside of a flammable goods cabinet? - ANS10
At the end of the sterilization cycle, the EO cartridges and the gloves used to handle them
should be - ANSAerated
Item to be sterilized in low-temperature gas plasma must be packaged in: -
ANSNon-cellulose-based material
Generally, the EO biological test pack is placed in the - ANSGeometric center of the load
Which of the following devices are compatible with ozone sterilization? - ANSstainless steel
instruments
Routine BI testing for steam sterilizers should be performed at least - ANSweekly
The parameters for low-temperature gas plasma sterilization are: - ANSTime, temperature,
hydrogen peroxide gas plasma
Which of the following can be processed in a low-temperature gas plasma sterilizer? -
ANSlight cords, cameras, and single channel endoscopes
The Action Levels for EO expoure is - ANS0.5 ppm
Sterile Processing Study Material for
Certification Exam
Which area is the first to accept responsibility for all supplies in the facility? - ANSReceiving
Which type of inventory distribution system requires the use of a pre-determined inventory
list? - ANSPar Level
Just-in-time distribution systems are also known as - ANSStockless Distribution
Ordering the optimum quantity of an item based on historical data is known as -
ANSEconomical Order Quantity
Which of the following are elements of a distribution system? - ANSpatient charging,
storage, and receiving
The most efficient distribution system is the - ANSTotal exchange cart
The computerized locked supply system is a variation of the - ANSPar Level
Which distribution system requires the using department to be responsible for maintaing
inventory levels? - ANSDemand
An ongoing inventory management system is known as a - ANSPerpetual Inventory System
In which distribution system are requisition filled and delivered as they are received? -
ANSDemand
Inventory performance" (a rough indication of the effectiveness of the inventory system) is
evaluated by - ANSpercent of back order, availability of critical items, and inventory turnover
Which of the following is the MOST efficient and cost-effective method for inventory control
in the SPD ordering and data generation? - ANSComputerized Inventory Control System
The temperature in the sterile storage are should not exceed - ANS75º F (24º C)
Shelving in the sterile storage area must be kept how far from the outside walls? - ANS2
inches
The thickness of a sterility maintenance cover should be - ANS2 to 3 mils
,The minimum number of air exchanges per hour in the sterile storage area should be - ANS4
The relative humidity in the sterile storage area should not exceed - ANS70%
Approximately how much space should be left between and item and the inside edges of a
peel pouch? - ANS1 inch
What is the maximum size and weight of a textile pack? - ANS12" x 12 x 20" 12 pounds
Which of the following packaging materials is acceptable for low-temperature gas plasma
and ozone sterilization - ANSTyvek
Basin sets should be prepared for sterilization with - ANSan absorbent material between
each basin
Tamper-evident seal on rigid containers include - ANSlatches and locks
What is the acceptable temperature range for the prep and packaging area? - ANS68º F-73º
F (20º-23º C)
The preparation and packaging area must have an air exchange rate of - ANS10 per hr
If a non-perforated tray is used for the sterilization of instrument sets, it must be - ANSTilted
on the sterilizer rack
The ideal humidity level in the preparation and packing area should be - ANS50%
For sterilization, rigid containers must be placed - ANSflat
Which of the following packaging materials is acceptable for steam sterilization? -
ANSNon-woven wraps
Re-passivation of an instrument can be achieved by - ANSroutine lubrication
What is the most difficult part of a hemostat to clean? - ANSbox lock
Which of the following lubricants is recommended for use on surgical instruments? -
ANSpetroleum-based
What type of finish on a surgical instrument is used for laser procedures? - ANSebonized
What is the final stage in manufacturing a surgical grade instrument? - ANSpassivation
Which series of stainless steel is used is to manufacture malleable retractors? - ANS300
The weakest part of the instrument is/are the - ANSbox locks
, The layer on a surgical instrument created by the passivation process is called -
ANSchromium oxide
A crack in a hand-held instrument would most likely be found in the - ANSbox lock
The appropriate sterilization cycle for an autoclave load containing a basin set, a minor
surgery set, and twelve towel packs is - ANS270 F (132 C ) for 4 minutes, 30 psi and 20
minutes drying time
Cotton gauze cannot be used in which sterilization process? - ANSlow temperature gas
plasma
Which agencies are involved with the regulation and control of ethylene oxide when it's used
as a sterilant? - ANSenvironmental protection agency, food and drug administration, and
centers for disease control and prevention
Which of the following sterilization methods would be appropriate for petrolatum gauze
dressings? - ANSdry heat
To eliminate the bioburden on metal surgical instrument within the SPD, the MOST
cost-efficient sterilization method is generally considered to be - ANSsteam under pressure
There are two pressure gauges on a steam sterilizer. These gauges measure the pressure in
the - ANSjacket and chamber
What is the maximum number of 100% EO cartridges permitted by OSHA to be stored
outside of a flammable goods cabinet? - ANS10
At the end of the sterilization cycle, the EO cartridges and the gloves used to handle them
should be - ANSAerated
Item to be sterilized in low-temperature gas plasma must be packaged in: -
ANSNon-cellulose-based material
Generally, the EO biological test pack is placed in the - ANSGeometric center of the load
Which of the following devices are compatible with ozone sterilization? - ANSstainless steel
instruments
Routine BI testing for steam sterilizers should be performed at least - ANSweekly
The parameters for low-temperature gas plasma sterilization are: - ANSTime, temperature,
hydrogen peroxide gas plasma
Which of the following can be processed in a low-temperature gas plasma sterilizer? -
ANSlight cords, cameras, and single channel endoscopes
The Action Levels for EO expoure is - ANS0.5 ppm
