STERILE PROCESSING STUDY MATERIAL
FOR CERTIFICATION EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2025
ALREADY GRADED A+
In non-tabletop steam sterilizer's, where are PCDs (Process Challenge Devices or
test packs) placed to present the greatest challenge to the steam sterilizer? -
ANSWERS-Over the drain
The three parameters of steam sterilization are: - ANSWERS-Steam under
pressure, time and temperature
Which of the following is the minimum exposure time for wrapped goods in a
prevac steam cycle at 275 deg F (135 deg C)? - ANSWERS-3 minutes
,Immediate-use steam sterilization (flash) is appropriate when: - ANSWERS-A
one-of-a-kind instrument is dropped
Unless otherwise specified by the device manufacturer, instruments used on
patients with known or suspected CJD should be: - ANSWERS-Decontaminated
as usual
What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for the Prep & Packaging Area? -
ANSWERS-10 air exchanges per hour under Positive Pressure
The main role of sterile processing is to: - ANSWERS-Provide dependable
reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care.
Ethics is the practice of: - ANSWERS-Doing the right thing.
Compliance with OSHA is: - ANSWERS-Required by law.
Which of the following establishes sterilization practice standards based on
opinion, research, and/or theory: - ANSWERS-AAMI
Recommended practices are: - ANSWERS-Statements of sound principals of
practice that are based on scientific data and the opinions of experts.
,EPA, FDA, OSHA and state departments of health (DOH) primarily issue: -
ANSWERS-Regulations.
Standards for CS/SPD practice are written by: - ANSWERS-AAMI
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act provides for which
ethical issue? - ANSWERS-Confidentiality
A rule designed to govern behavior is called a: - ANSWERS-Regulation
An established norm which is based on theory is called a: - ANSWERS-Standard
Before a pesticide can be marketed and used in the United States, it must be
evaluated and registered by which of the following? - ANSWERS-EPA
Which of the following regulates and makes sure products are safe and effective
before companies put them on the market? - ANSWERS-FDA
If healthcare facilities reprocess single-use devices, the devices must be cleared
by: - ANSWERS-FDA
How often should cleaning and sterilization instructions be requested from
device manufacturers? - ANSWERS-Each time the item is purchased
, Which agency regulates reprocessing of single-use devices? - ANSWERS-FDA
OSHA has a great effect on CS/SPD by its regulation of occupational exposure to
airborne contaminants, exposure from bloodborne pathogens, and which of the
following: - ANSWERS-Communication of workplace hazards
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for Decontamination? - ANSWERS-60 deg to
65 deg F, 30% to 60% Humidity
What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Decontamination? -
ANSWERS-10 air exchanges per hour under Negative Pressure
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Sterile Storage Area? - ANSWERS-68
deg to 75 deg F, 35% to 70% Humidity
What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Sterile Storage Area? -
ANSWERS-4 air exchanges per hour under Positive Pressure
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Prep & Packaging Area? - ANSWERS-
68 deg to 73 deg F, Ideal Humidity 50% - not lower than 35%
The Medical Device Reporting regulation requires: - ANSWERS-Healthcare
facilities to report deaths or serious injuries from medical devices.
FOR CERTIFICATION EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2025
ALREADY GRADED A+
In non-tabletop steam sterilizer's, where are PCDs (Process Challenge Devices or
test packs) placed to present the greatest challenge to the steam sterilizer? -
ANSWERS-Over the drain
The three parameters of steam sterilization are: - ANSWERS-Steam under
pressure, time and temperature
Which of the following is the minimum exposure time for wrapped goods in a
prevac steam cycle at 275 deg F (135 deg C)? - ANSWERS-3 minutes
,Immediate-use steam sterilization (flash) is appropriate when: - ANSWERS-A
one-of-a-kind instrument is dropped
Unless otherwise specified by the device manufacturer, instruments used on
patients with known or suspected CJD should be: - ANSWERS-Decontaminated
as usual
What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for the Prep & Packaging Area? -
ANSWERS-10 air exchanges per hour under Positive Pressure
The main role of sterile processing is to: - ANSWERS-Provide dependable
reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care.
Ethics is the practice of: - ANSWERS-Doing the right thing.
Compliance with OSHA is: - ANSWERS-Required by law.
Which of the following establishes sterilization practice standards based on
opinion, research, and/or theory: - ANSWERS-AAMI
Recommended practices are: - ANSWERS-Statements of sound principals of
practice that are based on scientific data and the opinions of experts.
,EPA, FDA, OSHA and state departments of health (DOH) primarily issue: -
ANSWERS-Regulations.
Standards for CS/SPD practice are written by: - ANSWERS-AAMI
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act provides for which
ethical issue? - ANSWERS-Confidentiality
A rule designed to govern behavior is called a: - ANSWERS-Regulation
An established norm which is based on theory is called a: - ANSWERS-Standard
Before a pesticide can be marketed and used in the United States, it must be
evaluated and registered by which of the following? - ANSWERS-EPA
Which of the following regulates and makes sure products are safe and effective
before companies put them on the market? - ANSWERS-FDA
If healthcare facilities reprocess single-use devices, the devices must be cleared
by: - ANSWERS-FDA
How often should cleaning and sterilization instructions be requested from
device manufacturers? - ANSWERS-Each time the item is purchased
, Which agency regulates reprocessing of single-use devices? - ANSWERS-FDA
OSHA has a great effect on CS/SPD by its regulation of occupational exposure to
airborne contaminants, exposure from bloodborne pathogens, and which of the
following: - ANSWERS-Communication of workplace hazards
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for Decontamination? - ANSWERS-60 deg to
65 deg F, 30% to 60% Humidity
What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Decontamination? -
ANSWERS-10 air exchanges per hour under Negative Pressure
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Sterile Storage Area? - ANSWERS-68
deg to 75 deg F, 35% to 70% Humidity
What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Sterile Storage Area? -
ANSWERS-4 air exchanges per hour under Positive Pressure
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Prep & Packaging Area? - ANSWERS-
68 deg to 73 deg F, Ideal Humidity 50% - not lower than 35%
The Medical Device Reporting regulation requires: - ANSWERS-Healthcare
facilities to report deaths or serious injuries from medical devices.
