STERILE PROCESSING STUDY SET
FOR CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
OSHA recommends that contaminated scrub attire be: - Answer-Laundered by the
facility
When a new medical device is purchased and received into SPD, what information
must the technician have before processing it? - Answer-Request written instructions
for processing from the manufacturer
A solution is considered neutral when the pH is: - Answer-7
A solution having a pH of 9 is: - Answer-Alkaline
Enzyme-based detergents contain organic substances that assist in the breakdown
of: - Answer-Protein soils and blood
What is the temperature range for enzymatic cleaners? - Answer-109 to 140 degrees
F
A proteolytic enzyme detergent breaks down: - Answer-Blood
Which of the following should never be used to remove gross soil on instruments? -
Answer-Saline
Before any item with multiple parts is cleaned, it must be: - Answer-Disassembled
Metal-bristled brushes may be used to clean: - Answer-Tungsten carbide jaws of
needle holders
The final rinse in the cleaning process should be performed using: - Answer-Treated
Water
The mechanical action in the automated cleaning process that uses sound waves
and imploding bubbles is called: - Answer-Cavitation
Prior to processing instruments in an ultrasonic cleaner: - Answer-The gross soil
should be removed
Powered equipment should be: - Answer-Cleaned as specified by the manufacturer
,Generally, fiberoptic light cables should be cleaned: - Answer-Using a soft cloth and
detergent
Before it is manually cleaned, what must be done to a flexible endoscope? - Answer-
It must be tested for leaks
All instruments and devices received from another facility should be: - Answer-
Completely reprocessed
What material can be used as a simple test to check the functioning of the ultrasonic
cleaner? - Answer-Aluminum Foil
The TOSI line of products is used to verify the effectiveness of: - Answer-Mechanical
washers
The process that kills most microorganisms but not necessarily spores is known as: -
Answer-High-level disinfection
According to Spaulding's classification of medical devices, a semi-critical item
requires which form of disinfection? - Answer-High-level
Which level of disinfection is needed for the destruction of HIV? - Answer-Low-level
The ability of a disinfectant to perform correctly depends on: - Answer-Whether it
remains wet for the stated amount of time
Sodium hypochlorite belongs to which class of disinfectants? - Answer-Halogens
Which of the following disinfectants should NEVER be used as an environmental
disinfectant? - Answer-Glutaraldehyde
Which of the following will be noted on an improperly cleaned instrument that has
been disinfected in ortho-phthaldehyde? - Answer-Blue-Stain
Which of the following areas of information is NOT necessary to be recorded on the
high-level disinfectant record? - Answer-Whether the item was completely dry
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: textiles,
non-wovens, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches and rolls, and rigid sterilization
containers - Answer-Steam
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: textiles,
non-wovens, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches and rolls, Tyvek (all-plastic)
pouches, polyethylene, and most rigid sterilization containers - Answer-Ethylene
Oxide
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials:
polyolefin wraps, Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches, and certain rigid sterilization containers
- Answer-Low-Temperature Gas Plasma (LTGP)
, Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: Metal
and glass containers, aluminum foil, glassine envelopes - Answer-Dry Heat
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: Non-
woven cellulosic wrap (paper) and certain containers - Answer-Ozone
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials:
polyolefin wraps and Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches that have been validated for use
with low-temperature hydrogen peroxide - Answer-Low-Temperature Hydrogen
Peroxide (V-Pro 1 Low Temperature Sterilization System)
The unit calls for a patient-cooling machine. Which of the following would be sent? -
Answer-Hypo/Hyperthermia machine
Which of the following pieces of equipment is used in the prevention of blood clots? -
Answer-Sequential compression device
Patient care equipment MUST be processed: - Answer-After each use
Before being disinfected, patient care equipment should be: - Answer-Cleaned with
detergent
What is the BEST way to transport an IV Pump to CS/SPD after patient use? -
Answer-In a covered cart or closed bag
Which disinfectant is to be used for patient care equipment? - Answer-The
disinfectant recommended by the device manufacturer
Which of the following is NOT part of the FINAL preparation of patient care
equipment for re-use? - Answer-Placement of disassembled parts into a plastic bag
A small cut is noted in the cord of an IV Pump that has been disinfected. Which of
the following steps should the CS/SPD technician take? - Answer-Send to the
biomedical engineering department
Patient care equipment that is soiled needs to be: - Answer-Contained during
transport
There is a high patient census, and there are no IV Pumps available in the CS/SPD
department for distribution. Which of the following steps should be taken? - Answer-
Have staff check the units more frequently
Which series of stainless steel is used to manufacture malleable retractors? -
Answer-300
Which of the following would be used to hold back tissue or organs? - Answer-
Retractor
The weakest part of the instrument is/are the: - Answer-Box Lock
FOR CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
OSHA recommends that contaminated scrub attire be: - Answer-Laundered by the
facility
When a new medical device is purchased and received into SPD, what information
must the technician have before processing it? - Answer-Request written instructions
for processing from the manufacturer
A solution is considered neutral when the pH is: - Answer-7
A solution having a pH of 9 is: - Answer-Alkaline
Enzyme-based detergents contain organic substances that assist in the breakdown
of: - Answer-Protein soils and blood
What is the temperature range for enzymatic cleaners? - Answer-109 to 140 degrees
F
A proteolytic enzyme detergent breaks down: - Answer-Blood
Which of the following should never be used to remove gross soil on instruments? -
Answer-Saline
Before any item with multiple parts is cleaned, it must be: - Answer-Disassembled
Metal-bristled brushes may be used to clean: - Answer-Tungsten carbide jaws of
needle holders
The final rinse in the cleaning process should be performed using: - Answer-Treated
Water
The mechanical action in the automated cleaning process that uses sound waves
and imploding bubbles is called: - Answer-Cavitation
Prior to processing instruments in an ultrasonic cleaner: - Answer-The gross soil
should be removed
Powered equipment should be: - Answer-Cleaned as specified by the manufacturer
,Generally, fiberoptic light cables should be cleaned: - Answer-Using a soft cloth and
detergent
Before it is manually cleaned, what must be done to a flexible endoscope? - Answer-
It must be tested for leaks
All instruments and devices received from another facility should be: - Answer-
Completely reprocessed
What material can be used as a simple test to check the functioning of the ultrasonic
cleaner? - Answer-Aluminum Foil
The TOSI line of products is used to verify the effectiveness of: - Answer-Mechanical
washers
The process that kills most microorganisms but not necessarily spores is known as: -
Answer-High-level disinfection
According to Spaulding's classification of medical devices, a semi-critical item
requires which form of disinfection? - Answer-High-level
Which level of disinfection is needed for the destruction of HIV? - Answer-Low-level
The ability of a disinfectant to perform correctly depends on: - Answer-Whether it
remains wet for the stated amount of time
Sodium hypochlorite belongs to which class of disinfectants? - Answer-Halogens
Which of the following disinfectants should NEVER be used as an environmental
disinfectant? - Answer-Glutaraldehyde
Which of the following will be noted on an improperly cleaned instrument that has
been disinfected in ortho-phthaldehyde? - Answer-Blue-Stain
Which of the following areas of information is NOT necessary to be recorded on the
high-level disinfectant record? - Answer-Whether the item was completely dry
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: textiles,
non-wovens, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches and rolls, and rigid sterilization
containers - Answer-Steam
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: textiles,
non-wovens, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches and rolls, Tyvek (all-plastic)
pouches, polyethylene, and most rigid sterilization containers - Answer-Ethylene
Oxide
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials:
polyolefin wraps, Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches, and certain rigid sterilization containers
- Answer-Low-Temperature Gas Plasma (LTGP)
, Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: Metal
and glass containers, aluminum foil, glassine envelopes - Answer-Dry Heat
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: Non-
woven cellulosic wrap (paper) and certain containers - Answer-Ozone
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials:
polyolefin wraps and Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches that have been validated for use
with low-temperature hydrogen peroxide - Answer-Low-Temperature Hydrogen
Peroxide (V-Pro 1 Low Temperature Sterilization System)
The unit calls for a patient-cooling machine. Which of the following would be sent? -
Answer-Hypo/Hyperthermia machine
Which of the following pieces of equipment is used in the prevention of blood clots? -
Answer-Sequential compression device
Patient care equipment MUST be processed: - Answer-After each use
Before being disinfected, patient care equipment should be: - Answer-Cleaned with
detergent
What is the BEST way to transport an IV Pump to CS/SPD after patient use? -
Answer-In a covered cart or closed bag
Which disinfectant is to be used for patient care equipment? - Answer-The
disinfectant recommended by the device manufacturer
Which of the following is NOT part of the FINAL preparation of patient care
equipment for re-use? - Answer-Placement of disassembled parts into a plastic bag
A small cut is noted in the cord of an IV Pump that has been disinfected. Which of
the following steps should the CS/SPD technician take? - Answer-Send to the
biomedical engineering department
Patient care equipment that is soiled needs to be: - Answer-Contained during
transport
There is a high patient census, and there are no IV Pumps available in the CS/SPD
department for distribution. Which of the following steps should be taken? - Answer-
Have staff check the units more frequently
Which series of stainless steel is used to manufacture malleable retractors? -
Answer-300
Which of the following would be used to hold back tissue or organs? - Answer-
Retractor
The weakest part of the instrument is/are the: - Answer-Box Lock
