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STERILE PROCESSING CBSPD
TEST 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
sense of smell - correct answer- olfactory
septoplasty - correct answer- straightening or removing
cartilage and/or bone in the nose when the nasal septum is
deformed, injured or fractured
sense of taste - correct answer- gustatory
eyebrow, facial muscles, eyelids, eyelashes, conjunctiva and
tear ducts - correct answer- associated structures of eye
eyeball - correct answer- fibrous and vascular tunics, retina;
sclera; cornea;iris; pupil; retina
sense of sight - correct answer- eyes refract and focus
incoming light waves onto photoreceptors in back of eye
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organ of hearing - correct answer- ear
ear - correct answer- plays role in equilibrium and balance;
consist of the smallest bones of the body
tympanoplasty - correct answer- reconstructing the ear drum so
sound waves can be sent to the middle and inner ear
ear consist of - correct answer- tympanic cavity and membrane;
malleus, incus, and stapes; eustachian tube connects middle
ear to throat; cochlea (organ of corti)
myringotomy set(ear); cataract set(eye); corneal transplant
set(eye) - correct answer- instruments used for sensory organs
ductless glands; secretes hormones - correct answer-
endocrine system
pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenal, pancreas,
thymus - correct answer- glands of endocrine system
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master gland; located in brain; coordinates all
Decontamination Area - correct answer- Where soiled items are
received and cleaned. *All levels for the same tray should be
labeled w/a tag to identify the level number and set to which it
belongs.
Preparation and Packaging Area - correct answer- where
cleaned items are inspected, assembled, and packaged.
Sterilization Area - correct answer- where terminal sterilization
is performed.
Sterile Storage Area - correct answer- where sterile items are
stored until needed.
Sterile Stores - correct answer- where items for patient care
from outside manufacturers are stored. Sometimes referred to
as Medical Supply Distribution, Central Supply, or similar
designation.
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Case Cart Area - correct answer- where sterile supplies (trays
and/or sterile items from outside manufacturers) are kept and
picked for surgical cases.
Dispatch - correct answer- where sterile and clean items are
dispensed.
Loaner Area - correct answer- for the receipt and return of
instruments borrowed for specialty procedures.
Patient Care Equipment Clean-Up Area - correct answer-
where patient care equipment is cleaned and disinfected.
SPD Responsibilities - correct answer- providing dependable,
reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care.
Instruments sets, patient care equipment, and other medical
devices must be processed and distributed in an accurate and
timely manner so that patient care is not adversely affected.
Work Flow - correct answer- how the work progresses through
the department or processing area. *Dirty to Clean
STERILE PROCESSING CBSPD
TEST 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
sense of smell - correct answer- olfactory
septoplasty - correct answer- straightening or removing
cartilage and/or bone in the nose when the nasal septum is
deformed, injured or fractured
sense of taste - correct answer- gustatory
eyebrow, facial muscles, eyelids, eyelashes, conjunctiva and
tear ducts - correct answer- associated structures of eye
eyeball - correct answer- fibrous and vascular tunics, retina;
sclera; cornea;iris; pupil; retina
sense of sight - correct answer- eyes refract and focus
incoming light waves onto photoreceptors in back of eye
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organ of hearing - correct answer- ear
ear - correct answer- plays role in equilibrium and balance;
consist of the smallest bones of the body
tympanoplasty - correct answer- reconstructing the ear drum so
sound waves can be sent to the middle and inner ear
ear consist of - correct answer- tympanic cavity and membrane;
malleus, incus, and stapes; eustachian tube connects middle
ear to throat; cochlea (organ of corti)
myringotomy set(ear); cataract set(eye); corneal transplant
set(eye) - correct answer- instruments used for sensory organs
ductless glands; secretes hormones - correct answer-
endocrine system
pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenal, pancreas,
thymus - correct answer- glands of endocrine system
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master gland; located in brain; coordinates all
Decontamination Area - correct answer- Where soiled items are
received and cleaned. *All levels for the same tray should be
labeled w/a tag to identify the level number and set to which it
belongs.
Preparation and Packaging Area - correct answer- where
cleaned items are inspected, assembled, and packaged.
Sterilization Area - correct answer- where terminal sterilization
is performed.
Sterile Storage Area - correct answer- where sterile items are
stored until needed.
Sterile Stores - correct answer- where items for patient care
from outside manufacturers are stored. Sometimes referred to
as Medical Supply Distribution, Central Supply, or similar
designation.
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Case Cart Area - correct answer- where sterile supplies (trays
and/or sterile items from outside manufacturers) are kept and
picked for surgical cases.
Dispatch - correct answer- where sterile and clean items are
dispensed.
Loaner Area - correct answer- for the receipt and return of
instruments borrowed for specialty procedures.
Patient Care Equipment Clean-Up Area - correct answer-
where patient care equipment is cleaned and disinfected.
SPD Responsibilities - correct answer- providing dependable,
reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care.
Instruments sets, patient care equipment, and other medical
devices must be processed and distributed in an accurate and
timely manner so that patient care is not adversely affected.
Work Flow - correct answer- how the work progresses through
the department or processing area. *Dirty to Clean
