Decontamination Test – Medical Device Reprocessing – 2026 – Study
and Practice Guide
According to AAMI, "The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for
further processing or for the intended use" defines - correct answer ✔✔ cleaning
According to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), the use of physical or
chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy bloodborne pathogens on/from a surface or
item is known as: - correct answer ✔✔ decontamination
What is the first step in the decontamination process? - correct answer ✔✔ manual/mechanical
cleaning
Microorganisms on contaminated items are referred to as - correct answer ✔✔ bioburden
Which of the following terms refers to disease-producing microorganisms? - correct answer ✔✔
pathogen
The number of air exchanges in the decontamination area should be - correct answer ✔✔ 10
When a new medical device is purchased and received into SPD, what information must the
technician have before processing it? - correct answer ✔✔ manufacturer's instruction for
processing
Enzyme-based detergents contain organic substances that assist in the breakdown of - correct
answer ✔✔ protein soils and blood
What is the optimal temperature for enzymatic cleaners? - correct answer ✔✔ 109
and Practice Guide
According to AAMI, "The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for
further processing or for the intended use" defines - correct answer ✔✔ cleaning
According to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), the use of physical or
chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy bloodborne pathogens on/from a surface or
item is known as: - correct answer ✔✔ decontamination
What is the first step in the decontamination process? - correct answer ✔✔ manual/mechanical
cleaning
Microorganisms on contaminated items are referred to as - correct answer ✔✔ bioburden
Which of the following terms refers to disease-producing microorganisms? - correct answer ✔✔
pathogen
The number of air exchanges in the decontamination area should be - correct answer ✔✔ 10
When a new medical device is purchased and received into SPD, what information must the
technician have before processing it? - correct answer ✔✔ manufacturer's instruction for
processing
Enzyme-based detergents contain organic substances that assist in the breakdown of - correct
answer ✔✔ protein soils and blood
What is the optimal temperature for enzymatic cleaners? - correct answer ✔✔ 109
