HSPA Ch. 16.Final Test Paper .

HSPA Ch. 16.Final Test Paper
2026\2027.



Satellite storage areas should:
a. Be maintained by Sterile Processing (SP) personnel
b. Be cleaned monthly
c. Follow the same guidelines used in SP storage
d. Only use closed shelving
c. Follow the same guidelines used in SP storage
Endoscopes that have undergone high-level
disinfection
(HLD) should be stored:
a. Completely dry
b. Within a clean wrapper
c. Hanging in an open cabinet
d. In a long plastic bag
a. Completely dry
How should sterile packages be arranged and
maintained to allow for stock rotation?
a. Take from the bottom first
b. Last in, first out
c. First in, first out
d. Last in, last out
c. First in, first out

, HSPA Ch. 16.Final Test Paper
2026\2027.



The sterile storage process begins:
a. When items are received in the decontamination
area
b. After items are sterilized and cooled
c. When the sterilizer door is opened
d. When items are placed into the sterilizer
c. When the sterilizer door is opened
Sterile storage areas should have:
a. Positive airflow and at least 10 air exchanges per
hour
b. Positive airflow and at least four air exchanges per
hour
c. Negative airflow and at least 10 air exchanges per
hour
d. Negative airflow and at least four air exchanges per
hour
b. Positive airflow and at least four air exchanges per hour
Following liquid chemical sterilization (LCS), items
intended to be used as critical devices may be stored
for:
a. No storage time; they should be used immediately