STERILE PROCESSING – FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
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 - ANS B
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 - ANS A
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants?
A. OSHA
B. FDA
C. EPA
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,D. CDC - ANS C
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 - ANS D
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 - ANS A
Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts
A. Function
B. Structure
C. Physiology
D. Sociology - ANS B
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell
A. Cilia
B. Flagella
C. Nucleus
D. Cytoplasm - ANS D
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, 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 - ANS D
Which of the following organs produces bile?
A. Gallbladder
B. Pancreas
C. Stomach
D. Liver - ANS D
Microorganisms are measured in
A. Inches
B. Microns
C. Millimeters
D. Centimeters - ANS B
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizer's ability to
sterilize under actual conditions?
A. Biological testing
B. Small load testing
C. Chemical testing
D. Maximum load testing - ANS D
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QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
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 - ANS B
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 - ANS A
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants?
A. OSHA
B. FDA
C. EPA
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,D. CDC - ANS C
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 - ANS D
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 - ANS A
Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts
A. Function
B. Structure
C. Physiology
D. Sociology - ANS B
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell
A. Cilia
B. Flagella
C. Nucleus
D. Cytoplasm - ANS D
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, 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 - ANS D
Which of the following organs produces bile?
A. Gallbladder
B. Pancreas
C. Stomach
D. Liver - ANS D
Microorganisms are measured in
A. Inches
B. Microns
C. Millimeters
D. Centimeters - ANS B
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizer's ability to
sterilize under actual conditions?
A. Biological testing
B. Small load testing
C. Chemical testing
D. Maximum load testing - ANS D
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