STERILE PROCESSING PRACTICE FINAL EXAM
(ACTUAL 2025) QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Which of the following best describes the purpose of evenly
distributing large sets of instruments?
A. The set is difficult to carry if the weight is unevenly
distributed
B. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
C. It is easier for the end user to sort the instruments
D. The overall weight of the set is affected.
Extra condensation will make the set more diffcult to dry.
Select the following statements that is true about the use of
personal protective equipment in the decontamination area
A. It use is optional
B. Vinyl gloves are all that is needed for the manual cleaning
C. Failure to wear personal protective equipment can result in
disciplinary action
D. If the temperature in the room is too warm gowns do not
need to be worn
Failure to wear personal protective equipment can result in
disciplinary action
,Before a medical device is clean and processed,
A. The manufacturer's instructions must be obtained
B. Material compatibility testing must be performed
C. It must be approved by the electrician
D. It must be check for function
The manufacturers instructions must be obtained
Which of the following additional chemicals is recommended
when a high alkaline detergent is used in a mechanical washer
A. Enzymatic acid
B. Neutralizing acid
C. Neutralizing alkaline
D. Organic alkaline
Neutralizing acid
Higher alkalinity in water used for cleaning instruments
A. Can lower the chance of corrosion
B. Can increase the chance of corrosion
C. Prevents staining and spotting
D. Is best for cleaning lumens
,Can increase the chance of corrosion
Which of the following types of organisms is able to survive
adverse environmental conditions by forming spores
A. Mycobacterium
B.clostridium
C. Spirochete
D. Virus
Clostridium
A solution with pH of 3 is considered
A. Concentrated
B. Neutral
C.alkaline
D. Acidic
Acidic
A solution of pH of 13 is considered
A. Acidic
B. Neutral
, C. Alkaline
D. Concentrated
Alkaline
Which of the following are major non living reservoirs of
infectious diseases
A. Soil and water
B. Oil and water
C. Gas and oil
D. Soil and gas
Soil and water
Which of the following materials may be affected by the use
of high alkaline detergents
A. Stainless steel
B. Anodized aluminum
C. Tungsten carbide
D. Brass
Anodized aluminum
(ACTUAL 2025) QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Which of the following best describes the purpose of evenly
distributing large sets of instruments?
A. The set is difficult to carry if the weight is unevenly
distributed
B. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
C. It is easier for the end user to sort the instruments
D. The overall weight of the set is affected.
Extra condensation will make the set more diffcult to dry.
Select the following statements that is true about the use of
personal protective equipment in the decontamination area
A. It use is optional
B. Vinyl gloves are all that is needed for the manual cleaning
C. Failure to wear personal protective equipment can result in
disciplinary action
D. If the temperature in the room is too warm gowns do not
need to be worn
Failure to wear personal protective equipment can result in
disciplinary action
,Before a medical device is clean and processed,
A. The manufacturer's instructions must be obtained
B. Material compatibility testing must be performed
C. It must be approved by the electrician
D. It must be check for function
The manufacturers instructions must be obtained
Which of the following additional chemicals is recommended
when a high alkaline detergent is used in a mechanical washer
A. Enzymatic acid
B. Neutralizing acid
C. Neutralizing alkaline
D. Organic alkaline
Neutralizing acid
Higher alkalinity in water used for cleaning instruments
A. Can lower the chance of corrosion
B. Can increase the chance of corrosion
C. Prevents staining and spotting
D. Is best for cleaning lumens
,Can increase the chance of corrosion
Which of the following types of organisms is able to survive
adverse environmental conditions by forming spores
A. Mycobacterium
B.clostridium
C. Spirochete
D. Virus
Clostridium
A solution with pH of 3 is considered
A. Concentrated
B. Neutral
C.alkaline
D. Acidic
Acidic
A solution of pH of 13 is considered
A. Acidic
B. Neutral
, C. Alkaline
D. Concentrated
Alkaline
Which of the following are major non living reservoirs of
infectious diseases
A. Soil and water
B. Oil and water
C. Gas and oil
D. Soil and gas
Soil and water
Which of the following materials may be affected by the use
of high alkaline detergents
A. Stainless steel
B. Anodized aluminum
C. Tungsten carbide
D. Brass
Anodized aluminum
