STERILE PROCESSING – FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? - ANS Extra condensation
will make the set more difficult to dry
Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD - ANS To provide
dependable service to enhance patient care
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? -
ANS OSHA
Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following sterilization processes ?
- ANS Low temperature gas plasma
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT used frequently are
classified as - ANS A
Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts - ANS Structure
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,Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? - ANS Cytoplasm
Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion processing? -
ANS Craniotomy set
Which of the following organs produces bile? - ANS Liver
Microorganisms are measured in - ANS Microns
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizer's ability to
sterilize under actual conditions? - ANS Maximum load testing
What is the ideal human body temperature? - ANS 98.6° F
Which of the following is TRUE of capsules - ANS It is resistant to heat and chemicals
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? - ANS Respiratory
Ethics is the practice of - ANS Doing the right thing.
A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is called a -
ANS Spore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following - ANS Prions
Nails,tissues, and money are examples of - ANS Fomites
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,Cholera is transmitted by - ANS Contaminated food and water
In the FINAL step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips - ANS UP
Water less hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration of alcohol make the MOST
effective - ANS 60% to 95%
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems EXCEPT -
ANS Distribution of hormones
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be - ANS Leakproof
Round or spherical bacterial are called - ANS Cocci
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is
called - ANS Cleaning
Which of the following should be cleaned daily - ANS Floors and work surfaces
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of personal protective equipment
(PPE) in the decontamination area - ANS Failure to wear PPE can result in disciplinary action
Before the medical device is cleaned and processed - ANS The manufacturer's instructions
must be obtained
The MINIMUM time needed for effective hand washing is - ANS 15 seconds
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, Which of the following IS NOT s consideration when selecting a detergent? - ANS Cost of
detergent
The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as its - ANS pH
Clostridium botulinum is harbored in (the) - ANS Soil
A solution with a pH of 3 is considered - ANS Acidic
A solution with a pH of 13 is considered - ANS Alkaline
Which of the following are major non living reservois of infectious diseases - ANS Soil and
water
Alkaline detergents are BEST for mechanical washers because of - ANS Extended dry cycles
Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel instruments -
ANS Organic acid detergent
One method of preventing biofilm formation on instruments is to - ANS Rinse the
instruments with distilled water and dry them out
An ultrasonic lumen cleaner is used to clean - ANS Laparoscopic instruments
To reduce the potential for instrument corrosion, the multi step process is in a mechanical
washer consists of - ANS Alkaline,wash,acid rinse,regular rinse
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QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? - ANS Extra condensation
will make the set more difficult to dry
Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD - ANS To provide
dependable service to enhance patient care
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? -
ANS OSHA
Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following sterilization processes ?
- ANS Low temperature gas plasma
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT used frequently are
classified as - ANS A
Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts - ANS Structure
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? - ANS Cytoplasm
Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion processing? -
ANS Craniotomy set
Which of the following organs produces bile? - ANS Liver
Microorganisms are measured in - ANS Microns
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizer's ability to
sterilize under actual conditions? - ANS Maximum load testing
What is the ideal human body temperature? - ANS 98.6° F
Which of the following is TRUE of capsules - ANS It is resistant to heat and chemicals
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? - ANS Respiratory
Ethics is the practice of - ANS Doing the right thing.
A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is called a -
ANS Spore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following - ANS Prions
Nails,tissues, and money are examples of - ANS Fomites
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,Cholera is transmitted by - ANS Contaminated food and water
In the FINAL step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips - ANS UP
Water less hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration of alcohol make the MOST
effective - ANS 60% to 95%
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems EXCEPT -
ANS Distribution of hormones
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be - ANS Leakproof
Round or spherical bacterial are called - ANS Cocci
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is
called - ANS Cleaning
Which of the following should be cleaned daily - ANS Floors and work surfaces
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of personal protective equipment
(PPE) in the decontamination area - ANS Failure to wear PPE can result in disciplinary action
Before the medical device is cleaned and processed - ANS The manufacturer's instructions
must be obtained
The MINIMUM time needed for effective hand washing is - ANS 15 seconds
3 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Which of the following IS NOT s consideration when selecting a detergent? - ANS Cost of
detergent
The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as its - ANS pH
Clostridium botulinum is harbored in (the) - ANS Soil
A solution with a pH of 3 is considered - ANS Acidic
A solution with a pH of 13 is considered - ANS Alkaline
Which of the following are major non living reservois of infectious diseases - ANS Soil and
water
Alkaline detergents are BEST for mechanical washers because of - ANS Extended dry cycles
Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel instruments -
ANS Organic acid detergent
One method of preventing biofilm formation on instruments is to - ANS Rinse the
instruments with distilled water and dry them out
An ultrasonic lumen cleaner is used to clean - ANS Laparoscopic instruments
To reduce the potential for instrument corrosion, the multi step process is in a mechanical
washer consists of - ANS Alkaline,wash,acid rinse,regular rinse
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