CNOR PREP - SPD Complete Exam Set
Questions and Verified Answers
(solutions)
What is the sterilization classification called? -
correct answer ✅Spaulding classification system
What S process is critical? -
correct answer ✅STERILE; kills spores
What S Process is Semi-Critical -
correct answer ✅Should be sterile but HIGH LEVEL disinfection is
acceptable if manufacturer instructions require; contacts broken
skin of mucous membranes; kills all EXCEPT SPORES; scopes
What is non critical in S Process? -
correct answer ✅Intermediate or low level disinfection; contact w
skin; regular cleaning
Where does workflow progress from the start? -
correct answer ✅Decontamination - prep/pack - sterile - clean /
store
What has to be in SPD environment? -
correct answer ✅NEG AIFLOW, low humidity
, CNOR PREP - SPD Complete Exam Set
Questions and Verified Answers
(solutions)
What is the most critical step to prevent infection SPD? -
correct answer ✅CLEANING
Why and what do we pretreat? -
correct answer ✅Enzymatic agent; prevent biofilm
***What is an enzymatic agent? -
correct answer ✅Non sterilant, enzyme partially digests organic
material; turns sludge into jelly
***What do you always follow for instructions? -
correct answer ✅IFU!
What are 2 types of steam sterilization? -
correct answer ✅Pre-Vac/Dynamic, Gravity displacement
***What is prevac? -
correct answer ✅Dynamic; air remover - sucks air out, 3-4 mins,
most common and recommended, HELPS PACKAGING, pops steam
IN
Questions and Verified Answers
(solutions)
What is the sterilization classification called? -
correct answer ✅Spaulding classification system
What S process is critical? -
correct answer ✅STERILE; kills spores
What S Process is Semi-Critical -
correct answer ✅Should be sterile but HIGH LEVEL disinfection is
acceptable if manufacturer instructions require; contacts broken
skin of mucous membranes; kills all EXCEPT SPORES; scopes
What is non critical in S Process? -
correct answer ✅Intermediate or low level disinfection; contact w
skin; regular cleaning
Where does workflow progress from the start? -
correct answer ✅Decontamination - prep/pack - sterile - clean /
store
What has to be in SPD environment? -
correct answer ✅NEG AIFLOW, low humidity
, CNOR PREP - SPD Complete Exam Set
Questions and Verified Answers
(solutions)
What is the most critical step to prevent infection SPD? -
correct answer ✅CLEANING
Why and what do we pretreat? -
correct answer ✅Enzymatic agent; prevent biofilm
***What is an enzymatic agent? -
correct answer ✅Non sterilant, enzyme partially digests organic
material; turns sludge into jelly
***What do you always follow for instructions? -
correct answer ✅IFU!
What are 2 types of steam sterilization? -
correct answer ✅Pre-Vac/Dynamic, Gravity displacement
***What is prevac? -
correct answer ✅Dynamic; air remover - sucks air out, 3-4 mins,
most common and recommended, HELPS PACKAGING, pops steam
IN
