Sterile Processing Final Exam Study Guide
Chapters 1–13 | Structured Practice Questions
SECTION 1: SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
1. An osteotome is:
A. Used to cut or shave bone
B. A retractor
C. A hemostatic forceps
D. None of the above
Answer: A
2. Dark areas on the lens of an endoscope usually indicate:
A. Debris
B. LED optics
C. LED bulbs
D. Damaged light fibers
Answer: D
3. Instruments with tungsten carbide jaws are identified by:
A. Diamond serration pattern
B. Black handles
C. Gold handles
D. Self-retaining lock
Answer: C
4. Kerrison/laminectomy rongeurs should be tested using:
A. Tissue paper
B. Plastic dowel rod
,C. Rubber testing material
D. Index card
Answer: D
5. The purpose of insulation on laparoscopic instruments is to:
A. Protect the surgeon from burns
B. Prevent instrument slipping
C. Protect the patient from electrical current
D. Prevent cauterization
Answer: C
6. The pivot point where instrument parts meet is called the:
A. Ratchet
B. Box lock
C. Jaw hinge
D. Fulcrum
Answer: B
7. Microgrind or supercut scissors are identified by:
A. Red handles
B. Blue handles
C. Black handles
D. Silver handles
Answer: C
8. When placing instruments in trays:
A. Heavy instruments go on top
B. Heavy instruments go on bottom
C. Instruments remain locked
D. Arrange randomly
, Answer: B
9. When placing hinged instruments in trays:
A. Lock them
B. Keep closed
C. Arrange alphabetically
D. Unlock and open them
Answer: D
SECTION 2: DECONTAMINATION &
CLEANING
10. Soiled instruments are received in the:
A. Preparation area
B. Packaging area
C. Decontamination area
D. Sterilization area
Answer: C
11. The temperature in the decontamination area should be:
A. 55–60°F
B. 58–62°F
C. 60–65°F
D. 65–70°F
Answer: C
12. The first sink in the decontamination area should contain:
A. Disinfectant
B. Neutral detergent or enzymatic solution
Chapters 1–13 | Structured Practice Questions
SECTION 1: SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
1. An osteotome is:
A. Used to cut or shave bone
B. A retractor
C. A hemostatic forceps
D. None of the above
Answer: A
2. Dark areas on the lens of an endoscope usually indicate:
A. Debris
B. LED optics
C. LED bulbs
D. Damaged light fibers
Answer: D
3. Instruments with tungsten carbide jaws are identified by:
A. Diamond serration pattern
B. Black handles
C. Gold handles
D. Self-retaining lock
Answer: C
4. Kerrison/laminectomy rongeurs should be tested using:
A. Tissue paper
B. Plastic dowel rod
,C. Rubber testing material
D. Index card
Answer: D
5. The purpose of insulation on laparoscopic instruments is to:
A. Protect the surgeon from burns
B. Prevent instrument slipping
C. Protect the patient from electrical current
D. Prevent cauterization
Answer: C
6. The pivot point where instrument parts meet is called the:
A. Ratchet
B. Box lock
C. Jaw hinge
D. Fulcrum
Answer: B
7. Microgrind or supercut scissors are identified by:
A. Red handles
B. Blue handles
C. Black handles
D. Silver handles
Answer: C
8. When placing instruments in trays:
A. Heavy instruments go on top
B. Heavy instruments go on bottom
C. Instruments remain locked
D. Arrange randomly
, Answer: B
9. When placing hinged instruments in trays:
A. Lock them
B. Keep closed
C. Arrange alphabetically
D. Unlock and open them
Answer: D
SECTION 2: DECONTAMINATION &
CLEANING
10. Soiled instruments are received in the:
A. Preparation area
B. Packaging area
C. Decontamination area
D. Sterilization area
Answer: C
11. The temperature in the decontamination area should be:
A. 55–60°F
B. 58–62°F
C. 60–65°F
D. 65–70°F
Answer: C
12. The first sink in the decontamination area should contain:
A. Disinfectant
B. Neutral detergent or enzymatic solution
