STERILE PROCESSING COMPLETE EXAM
REVIEW WITH FULL SOLUTIONS
●● When returning loaner items to the vendor
(A) all items should be completely assembled, tested and sterile.
(B) trays should be returned immediately after point-of-use cleaning.(C)
all items should be cleaned and decontaminated.
(D) trays should be terminally sterilized before returning them to the
vendor.
Answer: C
●● The first goal of creating an instrument pack is
(A) obtain the proper packaging container for the pack.
(B) decide on the order of instrument placement.
(C) create a pack that meets user needs.
(D) create a pack that makes the physician happy.
Answer: C
●● Positive air flow means when the door is opened, air flows out
instead of into the area.
,(A) True
(B) False
Answer: A
●● Molds, mushrooms and yeast are common
(A) gram-negative organisms.
(B) fungi.
(C) gram-positive organisms.
(D) prions.
Answer: B
●● The surgery of the ear that reconstructs the eardrum so sound waves
can be sent to the middle ear
(A) tympanoplasty.
(B) stapedectomy.
(C) auditory implantation.
(D) myringotomy.
Answer: A
,●● Dark areas on the lens of an endoscope are?
(A) Debris
(B) Light-emitting diode optics
(C) Light-emitting diode bulbs
(D) Damaged light fibers
Answer: D
●● Soiled instruments and other items are received in the (blank) area of
the Central Service department.
(A) preparation
(B) packaging
(C) decontamination
(D) sterilization
Answer: C
●● Which of the following statements about the use of mechanical
washers is NOT true?
(A) Multi-level trays should be separated
(B) Trays with lids should be opened
(C) Instruments should be disassembled and opened
, (D) All items should be washed on the same cycle
Answer: D
●● Agency which may intervene in a matter of worker protection even if
there are no specific regulations covering the situation.
(A) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(B) Environmental Protection Agency
(C) U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(D) Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
Answer: A
●● Laser finished instruments are coated with durable protective finish
that cannot be chipped or scratched.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer: B
●● Healthcare-associated infections are
(A) most likely to occur during a surgical procedure.
(B) caused by drug resistant organisms.
REVIEW WITH FULL SOLUTIONS
●● When returning loaner items to the vendor
(A) all items should be completely assembled, tested and sterile.
(B) trays should be returned immediately after point-of-use cleaning.(C)
all items should be cleaned and decontaminated.
(D) trays should be terminally sterilized before returning them to the
vendor.
Answer: C
●● The first goal of creating an instrument pack is
(A) obtain the proper packaging container for the pack.
(B) decide on the order of instrument placement.
(C) create a pack that meets user needs.
(D) create a pack that makes the physician happy.
Answer: C
●● Positive air flow means when the door is opened, air flows out
instead of into the area.
,(A) True
(B) False
Answer: A
●● Molds, mushrooms and yeast are common
(A) gram-negative organisms.
(B) fungi.
(C) gram-positive organisms.
(D) prions.
Answer: B
●● The surgery of the ear that reconstructs the eardrum so sound waves
can be sent to the middle ear
(A) tympanoplasty.
(B) stapedectomy.
(C) auditory implantation.
(D) myringotomy.
Answer: A
,●● Dark areas on the lens of an endoscope are?
(A) Debris
(B) Light-emitting diode optics
(C) Light-emitting diode bulbs
(D) Damaged light fibers
Answer: D
●● Soiled instruments and other items are received in the (blank) area of
the Central Service department.
(A) preparation
(B) packaging
(C) decontamination
(D) sterilization
Answer: C
●● Which of the following statements about the use of mechanical
washers is NOT true?
(A) Multi-level trays should be separated
(B) Trays with lids should be opened
(C) Instruments should be disassembled and opened
, (D) All items should be washed on the same cycle
Answer: D
●● Agency which may intervene in a matter of worker protection even if
there are no specific regulations covering the situation.
(A) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(B) Environmental Protection Agency
(C) U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(D) Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
Answer: A
●● Laser finished instruments are coated with durable protective finish
that cannot be chipped or scratched.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer: B
●● Healthcare-associated infections are
(A) most likely to occur during a surgical procedure.
(B) caused by drug resistant organisms.
