Sterile Processing questions with
100% correct answers
Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? - ANSWERS Extra condensation
will make the set more difficult to dry
Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD - ANSWERS To provide
dependable service to enhance patient care
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? - ANSWERS
OSHA
Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following sterilization processes ? -
ANSWERS Low temperature gas plasma
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT used frequently are classified
as - ANSWERS A
Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts - ANSWERS Structure
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? - ANSWERS Cytoplasm
Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion processing? - ANSWERS
Craniotomy set
Which of the following organs produces bile? - ANSWERS Liver
Microorganisms are measured in - ANSWERS Microns
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizer's ability to
sterilize under actual conditions? - ANSWERS Maximum load testing
,What is the ideal human body temperature? - ANSWERS 98.6° F
Which of the following is TRUE of capsules - ANSWERS It is resistant to heat and chemicals
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? - ANSWERS Respiratory
Ethics is the practice of - ANSWERS Doing the right thing.
A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is called a - ANSWERS Spore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following - ANSWERS Prions
Nails,tissues, and money are examples of - ANSWERS Fomites
Cholera is transmitted by - ANSWERS Contaminated food and water
In the FINAL step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips - ANSWERS UP
Water less hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration of alcohol make the MOST
effective - ANSWERS 60% to 95%
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems EXCEPT - ANSWERS
Distribution of hormones
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be - ANSWERS Leakproof
Round or spherical bacterial are called - ANSWERS Cocci
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is called -
ANSWERS Cleaning
Which of the following should be cleaned daily - ANSWERS Floors and work surfaces
, Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of personal protective equipment
(PPE) in the decontamination area - ANSWERS Failure to wear PPE can result in disciplinary action
Before the medical device is cleaned and processed - ANSWERS The manufacturer's instructions
must be obtained
The MINIMUM time needed for effective hand washing is - ANSWERS 15 seconds
Which of the following IS NOT s consideration when selecting a detergent? - ANSWERS Cost of
detergent
The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as its - ANSWERS pH
Clostridium botulinum is harbored in (the) - ANSWERS Soil
A solution with a pH of 3 is considered - ANSWERS Acidic
A solution with a pH of 13 is considered - ANSWERS Alkaline
Which of the following are major non living reservois of infectious diseases - ANSWERS Soil and
water
Alkaline detergents are BEST for mechanical washers because of - ANSWERS Extended dry cycles
Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel instruments - ANSWERS
Organic acid detergent
One method of preventing biofilm formation on instruments is to - ANSWERS Rinse the instruments
with distilled water and dry them out
An ultrasonic lumen cleaner is used to clean - ANSWERS Laparoscopic instruments
, To reduce the potential for instrument corrosion, the multi step process is in a mechanical washer
consists of - ANSWERS Alkaline,wash,acid rinse,regular rinse
Opened but unused instrument sets should be - ANSWERS Completely reprocessed
If too many microorganisms remain on an item after the cleaning process, the - ANSWERS
Disinfection process might not be effective
Which of the following chemicals are bactericidal and used for the cleaning inanimate
environmental surfaces and floors? - ANSWERS Quaternary ammonium compounds
What is the ceiling threshold limit value for glutaraldehyde? - ANSWERS 0.05ppm
Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to regulate body temperature - ANSWERS
Hypo/hyperthermia machine
Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to prevent the formation of blood clots? -
ANSWERS Sequential compression device
Which series of stainless steel is used to manufacturer osteotomes? - ANSWERS 400
For manual lubrication, surgical instruments should be placed in a lubricant solution and then -
ANSWERS Room air dried
Which of the following should be cut with dissecting scissors ? - ANSWERS Tissue
What is the purpose of a tungsten carbide insert on a needle holder? - ANSWERS To hold the suture
needle better
When should laparoscopic instruments be reassembled for sterilization? - ANSWERS When
recommended by the manufacturer
Which of the following types of instruments are used to view internal organs through very small
openings? - ANSWERS Endoscopic
100% correct answers
Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? - ANSWERS Extra condensation
will make the set more difficult to dry
Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD - ANSWERS To provide
dependable service to enhance patient care
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? - ANSWERS
OSHA
Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following sterilization processes ? -
ANSWERS Low temperature gas plasma
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT used frequently are classified
as - ANSWERS A
Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts - ANSWERS Structure
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? - ANSWERS Cytoplasm
Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion processing? - ANSWERS
Craniotomy set
Which of the following organs produces bile? - ANSWERS Liver
Microorganisms are measured in - ANSWERS Microns
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizer's ability to
sterilize under actual conditions? - ANSWERS Maximum load testing
,What is the ideal human body temperature? - ANSWERS 98.6° F
Which of the following is TRUE of capsules - ANSWERS It is resistant to heat and chemicals
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? - ANSWERS Respiratory
Ethics is the practice of - ANSWERS Doing the right thing.
A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is called a - ANSWERS Spore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following - ANSWERS Prions
Nails,tissues, and money are examples of - ANSWERS Fomites
Cholera is transmitted by - ANSWERS Contaminated food and water
In the FINAL step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips - ANSWERS UP
Water less hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration of alcohol make the MOST
effective - ANSWERS 60% to 95%
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems EXCEPT - ANSWERS
Distribution of hormones
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be - ANSWERS Leakproof
Round or spherical bacterial are called - ANSWERS Cocci
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is called -
ANSWERS Cleaning
Which of the following should be cleaned daily - ANSWERS Floors and work surfaces
, Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of personal protective equipment
(PPE) in the decontamination area - ANSWERS Failure to wear PPE can result in disciplinary action
Before the medical device is cleaned and processed - ANSWERS The manufacturer's instructions
must be obtained
The MINIMUM time needed for effective hand washing is - ANSWERS 15 seconds
Which of the following IS NOT s consideration when selecting a detergent? - ANSWERS Cost of
detergent
The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as its - ANSWERS pH
Clostridium botulinum is harbored in (the) - ANSWERS Soil
A solution with a pH of 3 is considered - ANSWERS Acidic
A solution with a pH of 13 is considered - ANSWERS Alkaline
Which of the following are major non living reservois of infectious diseases - ANSWERS Soil and
water
Alkaline detergents are BEST for mechanical washers because of - ANSWERS Extended dry cycles
Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel instruments - ANSWERS
Organic acid detergent
One method of preventing biofilm formation on instruments is to - ANSWERS Rinse the instruments
with distilled water and dry them out
An ultrasonic lumen cleaner is used to clean - ANSWERS Laparoscopic instruments
, To reduce the potential for instrument corrosion, the multi step process is in a mechanical washer
consists of - ANSWERS Alkaline,wash,acid rinse,regular rinse
Opened but unused instrument sets should be - ANSWERS Completely reprocessed
If too many microorganisms remain on an item after the cleaning process, the - ANSWERS
Disinfection process might not be effective
Which of the following chemicals are bactericidal and used for the cleaning inanimate
environmental surfaces and floors? - ANSWERS Quaternary ammonium compounds
What is the ceiling threshold limit value for glutaraldehyde? - ANSWERS 0.05ppm
Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to regulate body temperature - ANSWERS
Hypo/hyperthermia machine
Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to prevent the formation of blood clots? -
ANSWERS Sequential compression device
Which series of stainless steel is used to manufacturer osteotomes? - ANSWERS 400
For manual lubrication, surgical instruments should be placed in a lubricant solution and then -
ANSWERS Room air dried
Which of the following should be cut with dissecting scissors ? - ANSWERS Tissue
What is the purpose of a tungsten carbide insert on a needle holder? - ANSWERS To hold the suture
needle better
When should laparoscopic instruments be reassembled for sterilization? - ANSWERS When
recommended by the manufacturer
Which of the following types of instruments are used to view internal organs through very small
openings? - ANSWERS Endoscopic
