Sterile Processing - Final Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
B - Correct answer-Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a
set?
A. The set is difficult to carry if the weight is unevenly distributed
B. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
C. It is easier for the end user to sort the instrument
D. The overall weight of the set is affected
A - Correct answer-Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the
CS/SPD
A. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care
B. To provide sterilization services on a rigid schedule
C. To provide delivery of supplies
D. To provide direct patient care
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,C - Correct answer-Which of the following government agencies regulates
environmental disinfectants?
A. OSHA
B. FDA
C. EPA
D. CDC
D - Correct answer-Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the
following sterilization processes ?
A. Steam
B. Ozone
C. Ethylene oxide
D. Low temperature gas plasma
A - Correct answer-During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are
NOT used frequently are classified as
A. A
B. B
C. C
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,D. D
B - Correct answer-Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the
body parts
A. Function
B. Structure
C. Physiology
D. Sociology
D - Correct answer-Which of the following transports molecules within the cell
A. Cilia
B. Flagella
C. Nucleus
D. Cytoplasm
D - Correct answer-Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for
special prion processing?
A. Open heart set
B. Laparotomy set
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, C. Abdominal set
D. Craniotomy set
D - Correct answer-Which of the following organs produces bile?
A. Gallbladder
B. Pancreas
C. Stomach
D. Liver
B - Correct answer-Microorganisms are measured in
A. Inches
B. Microns
C. Millimeters
D. Centimeters
D - Correct answer-With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term
defines the sterilizer's ability to sterilize under actual conditions?
A. Biological testing
B. Small load testing
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Questions and Answers
B - Correct answer-Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a
set?
A. The set is difficult to carry if the weight is unevenly distributed
B. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
C. It is easier for the end user to sort the instrument
D. The overall weight of the set is affected
A - Correct answer-Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the
CS/SPD
A. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care
B. To provide sterilization services on a rigid schedule
C. To provide delivery of supplies
D. To provide direct patient care
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,C - Correct answer-Which of the following government agencies regulates
environmental disinfectants?
A. OSHA
B. FDA
C. EPA
D. CDC
D - Correct answer-Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the
following sterilization processes ?
A. Steam
B. Ozone
C. Ethylene oxide
D. Low temperature gas plasma
A - Correct answer-During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are
NOT used frequently are classified as
A. A
B. B
C. C
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,D. D
B - Correct answer-Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the
body parts
A. Function
B. Structure
C. Physiology
D. Sociology
D - Correct answer-Which of the following transports molecules within the cell
A. Cilia
B. Flagella
C. Nucleus
D. Cytoplasm
D - Correct answer-Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for
special prion processing?
A. Open heart set
B. Laparotomy set
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, C. Abdominal set
D. Craniotomy set
D - Correct answer-Which of the following organs produces bile?
A. Gallbladder
B. Pancreas
C. Stomach
D. Liver
B - Correct answer-Microorganisms are measured in
A. Inches
B. Microns
C. Millimeters
D. Centimeters
D - Correct answer-With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term
defines the sterilizer's ability to sterilize under actual conditions?
A. Biological testing
B. Small load testing
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