Sterile Processing ACTUAL EXAM 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-
2026
B - ANSWER-A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is
called a
A. Prion
B. Spore
C. Flagella
D. Capsule
A - ANSWER-Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following
A. Prions
B. Spores
C. Viruses
D. Pyrogens
A - ANSWER-Nails,tissues, and money are examples of
A. Fomites
B. Vehicles
C. Vectors
D. Flagellae
D - ANSWER-Cholera is transmitted by
A. Droplets
B. Vectors
C. Direct contact
D Contaminated food and water
B - ANSWER-Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set?
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 instrument
D. The overall weight of the set is affected
A - ANSWER-Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD
A. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care
B. To provide sterilization services on a rigid schedule
C. To provide delivery of supplies
D. To provide direct patient care
C - ANSWER-Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental
disinfectants?
, A. OSHA
B. FDA
C. EPA
D. CDC
D - ANSWER-Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following
sterilization processes ?
A. Steam
B. Ozone
C. Ethylene oxide
D. Low temperature gas plasma
A - ANSWER-During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT
used frequently are classified as
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
B - ANSWER-Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts
A. Function
B. Structure
C. Physiology
D. Sociology
D - ANSWER-Which of the following transports molecules within the cell
A. Cilia
B. Flagella
C. Nucleus
D. Cytoplasm
D - ANSWER-Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion
processing?
A. Open heart set
B. Laparotomy set
C. Abdominal set
D. Craniotomy set
D - ANSWER-Which of the following organs produces bile?
A. Gallbladder
B. Pancreas
C. Stomach
D. Liver
B - ANSWER-Microorganisms are measured in
A. Inches
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-
2026
B - ANSWER-A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is
called a
A. Prion
B. Spore
C. Flagella
D. Capsule
A - ANSWER-Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following
A. Prions
B. Spores
C. Viruses
D. Pyrogens
A - ANSWER-Nails,tissues, and money are examples of
A. Fomites
B. Vehicles
C. Vectors
D. Flagellae
D - ANSWER-Cholera is transmitted by
A. Droplets
B. Vectors
C. Direct contact
D Contaminated food and water
B - ANSWER-Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set?
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 instrument
D. The overall weight of the set is affected
A - ANSWER-Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD
A. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care
B. To provide sterilization services on a rigid schedule
C. To provide delivery of supplies
D. To provide direct patient care
C - ANSWER-Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental
disinfectants?
, A. OSHA
B. FDA
C. EPA
D. CDC
D - ANSWER-Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following
sterilization processes ?
A. Steam
B. Ozone
C. Ethylene oxide
D. Low temperature gas plasma
A - ANSWER-During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT
used frequently are classified as
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
B - ANSWER-Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts
A. Function
B. Structure
C. Physiology
D. Sociology
D - ANSWER-Which of the following transports molecules within the cell
A. Cilia
B. Flagella
C. Nucleus
D. Cytoplasm
D - ANSWER-Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion
processing?
A. Open heart set
B. Laparotomy set
C. Abdominal set
D. Craniotomy set
D - ANSWER-Which of the following organs produces bile?
A. Gallbladder
B. Pancreas
C. Stomach
D. Liver
B - ANSWER-Microorganisms are measured in
A. Inches
