HSPA - Chapter 1: Introduction to Sterile
Processing Question and answers
correctly solved 2025
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) - correct answers A surgical procedure
performed in a manner that causes little or no trauma or injury to the patient; it
is often performed through a cannula using lasers, endoscopes or
laparoscopes.
What are the benefits of minimally invasive procedures? - correct answers
Shortened hospital stays
Less tissue damage and bleeding
Smaller amount of anesthesia
Less pain and minimal scarring
Smaller incisions
Reduced trauma
Shorter recovery times
SPD (Sterile Processing Department) - correct answers The SPD is the
central location for the delivery of soiled (used) medical devices and the
distribution of clean and sterile items.
One-way flow of materials - correct answers Refers to the movement of
products/materials from the soiled area to the clean processing area and on to
the sterile storage area.
Physical barriers/ walls used to separate the functional areas of the SPD -
correct answers These areas include:
Decontamination
, Preparation and packaging (prep and pack)
Sterilization
Sterile storage/distribution
Decontamination - correct answers To make safe by removing or reducing
contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful substances to an
acceptable level.
Cleaning - correct answers The removal of all visible and non-visible soil and
any other foreign material from medical devices being processed.
Why is decontamination an important process? - correct answers Items
cannot be considered sterile or high-level disinfected if they are not effectively
cleaned; therefore cleaning is the first step in the sterilization process.
How may an effective cleaning process be accomplished? - correct answers
An effective cleaning process may be accomplished with manual and/or
mechanical cleaning techniques.
What knowledge is required for SP staff while working in decontamination? -
correct answers Thorough knowledge and understanding of microbiology
Protocols for waste disposal
Transportation of contaminated items
Operation of equipment used in the cleaning process (washer-disinfectors,
ultrasonic cleaners, cart washers, steam guns, and specialty washers)
According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety
requirements, what special attire must SP technicians wear? - correct
answers Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Processing Question and answers
correctly solved 2025
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) - correct answers A surgical procedure
performed in a manner that causes little or no trauma or injury to the patient; it
is often performed through a cannula using lasers, endoscopes or
laparoscopes.
What are the benefits of minimally invasive procedures? - correct answers
Shortened hospital stays
Less tissue damage and bleeding
Smaller amount of anesthesia
Less pain and minimal scarring
Smaller incisions
Reduced trauma
Shorter recovery times
SPD (Sterile Processing Department) - correct answers The SPD is the
central location for the delivery of soiled (used) medical devices and the
distribution of clean and sterile items.
One-way flow of materials - correct answers Refers to the movement of
products/materials from the soiled area to the clean processing area and on to
the sterile storage area.
Physical barriers/ walls used to separate the functional areas of the SPD -
correct answers These areas include:
Decontamination
, Preparation and packaging (prep and pack)
Sterilization
Sterile storage/distribution
Decontamination - correct answers To make safe by removing or reducing
contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful substances to an
acceptable level.
Cleaning - correct answers The removal of all visible and non-visible soil and
any other foreign material from medical devices being processed.
Why is decontamination an important process? - correct answers Items
cannot be considered sterile or high-level disinfected if they are not effectively
cleaned; therefore cleaning is the first step in the sterilization process.
How may an effective cleaning process be accomplished? - correct answers
An effective cleaning process may be accomplished with manual and/or
mechanical cleaning techniques.
What knowledge is required for SP staff while working in decontamination? -
correct answers Thorough knowledge and understanding of microbiology
Protocols for waste disposal
Transportation of contaminated items
Operation of equipment used in the cleaning process (washer-disinfectors,
ultrasonic cleaners, cart washers, steam guns, and specialty washers)
According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety
requirements, what special attire must SP technicians wear? - correct
answers Personal protective equipment (PPE)
