Sterile Processing Study Material for
Certification Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for Decontamination? - Correct answer-60 deg
to 65 deg F, 30% to 60% Humidity
What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Decontamination? - Correct
answer-10 air exchanges per hour under Negative Pressure
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Sterile Storage Area? - Correct answer-
68 deg to 75 deg F, 35% to 70% Humidity
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Prep & Packaging Area? - Correct
answer-68 deg to 73 deg F, Ideal Humidity 50% - not lower than 35%
The main role of sterile processing is to: - Correct answer-Provide dependable
reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care.
Ethics is the practice of: - Correct answer-Doing the right thing.
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,Which of the following establishes sterilization practice standards based on
opinion, research, and/or theory: - Correct answer-AAMI
EPA, FDA, OSHA and state departments of health (DOH) primarily issue: -
Correct answer-Regulations.
Standards for CS/SPD practice are written by: - Correct answer-AAMI
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act provides for which ethical
issue? - Correct answer-Confidentiality
If healthcare facilities reprocess single-use devices, the devices must be cleared by:
- Correct answer-FDA
OSHA has a great effect on CS/SPD by its regulation of occupational exposure to
airborne contaminants, exposure from bloodborne pathogens, and which of the
following: - Correct answer-Communication of workplace hazards
The Medical Device Reporting regulation requires: - Correct answer-Healthcare
facilities to report deaths or serious injuries from medical devices.
Collection of data and identification of issues are part of what kind of program? -
Correct answer-Quality Assurance
To ensure that all employees are learning the same information, training should be:
- Correct answer-Standardized
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,Which branch of science refers to the form and organization of body parts? -
Correct answer-Anatomy
Which branch of science refers to the function of specific body parts? - Correct
answer-Physiology
The smallest and most numerous structural units possessing the basic
characteristics of life are called: - Correct answer-Cells
Which of the following is NOT an environmental factor required for the life of a
cell? - Correct answer-Cold
DNA is found in which part of the cell? - Correct answer-Nucleus
Complex structures with specialized functions within the body are known as: -
Correct answer-Organs
Red blood cells develop in which part of the body? - Correct answer-Bone Marrow
The smallest bones of the body are found in the: - Correct answer-Middle Ear
Which of the following supports the tongue and the functions in swallowing? -
Correct answer-Hyoid Bone
The skull, hyoid, vertebral column, and thoracic cage are part of the: - Correct
answer-Axial Skeleton
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, Muscles make up what part of the body's bulk? - Correct answer-1/2
Which of the following bones can be found in the axial skeleton? - Correct answer-
Sternum
Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton? - Correct answer-
Humerus
The femur, tibia, and fibula are bones of the: - Correct answer-Lower limbs
The humerus, radius, and ulna are bones of the: - Correct answer-Upper limbs
Smooth muscle cells lack: - Correct answer-Striations
What connects muscle to bone? - Correct answer-Tendons
Specialized cells responsible for contractions in the body are called: - Correct
answer-Muscles
Which of the following is the largest organ OF the body? - Correct answer-Skin
Nerves and blood supply are located in which layer of the skin? - Correct answer-
Dermis
Which of the following are responsible for providing immunity? - Correct answer-
White Blood Cells
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Certification Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for Decontamination? - Correct answer-60 deg
to 65 deg F, 30% to 60% Humidity
What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Decontamination? - Correct
answer-10 air exchanges per hour under Negative Pressure
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Sterile Storage Area? - Correct answer-
68 deg to 75 deg F, 35% to 70% Humidity
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Prep & Packaging Area? - Correct
answer-68 deg to 73 deg F, Ideal Humidity 50% - not lower than 35%
The main role of sterile processing is to: - Correct answer-Provide dependable
reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care.
Ethics is the practice of: - Correct answer-Doing the right thing.
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,Which of the following establishes sterilization practice standards based on
opinion, research, and/or theory: - Correct answer-AAMI
EPA, FDA, OSHA and state departments of health (DOH) primarily issue: -
Correct answer-Regulations.
Standards for CS/SPD practice are written by: - Correct answer-AAMI
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act provides for which ethical
issue? - Correct answer-Confidentiality
If healthcare facilities reprocess single-use devices, the devices must be cleared by:
- Correct answer-FDA
OSHA has a great effect on CS/SPD by its regulation of occupational exposure to
airborne contaminants, exposure from bloodborne pathogens, and which of the
following: - Correct answer-Communication of workplace hazards
The Medical Device Reporting regulation requires: - Correct answer-Healthcare
facilities to report deaths or serious injuries from medical devices.
Collection of data and identification of issues are part of what kind of program? -
Correct answer-Quality Assurance
To ensure that all employees are learning the same information, training should be:
- Correct answer-Standardized
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,Which branch of science refers to the form and organization of body parts? -
Correct answer-Anatomy
Which branch of science refers to the function of specific body parts? - Correct
answer-Physiology
The smallest and most numerous structural units possessing the basic
characteristics of life are called: - Correct answer-Cells
Which of the following is NOT an environmental factor required for the life of a
cell? - Correct answer-Cold
DNA is found in which part of the cell? - Correct answer-Nucleus
Complex structures with specialized functions within the body are known as: -
Correct answer-Organs
Red blood cells develop in which part of the body? - Correct answer-Bone Marrow
The smallest bones of the body are found in the: - Correct answer-Middle Ear
Which of the following supports the tongue and the functions in swallowing? -
Correct answer-Hyoid Bone
The skull, hyoid, vertebral column, and thoracic cage are part of the: - Correct
answer-Axial Skeleton
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, Muscles make up what part of the body's bulk? - Correct answer-1/2
Which of the following bones can be found in the axial skeleton? - Correct answer-
Sternum
Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton? - Correct answer-
Humerus
The femur, tibia, and fibula are bones of the: - Correct answer-Lower limbs
The humerus, radius, and ulna are bones of the: - Correct answer-Upper limbs
Smooth muscle cells lack: - Correct answer-Striations
What connects muscle to bone? - Correct answer-Tendons
Specialized cells responsible for contractions in the body are called: - Correct
answer-Muscles
Which of the following is the largest organ OF the body? - Correct answer-Skin
Nerves and blood supply are located in which layer of the skin? - Correct answer-
Dermis
Which of the following are responsible for providing immunity? - Correct answer-
White Blood Cells
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