SPD Final Exam with all Correct & 100% Verified
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Gross soil on instruments that arrive from the OR should be removed...
A. at the point of use
B. with a solid bottom
C. preparation and packaging area
D. always with latex gloves ✔Correct Answer-at the point of use
A mixed load with implants (screws/plates) in sterilizer at 4 mins 270oF and 30 mins dry time.
After the SPD tech has check the printout and initialed. What would you do with the load?
A. Release
B. quarantine only the implants until BI result are shown
C. quarantine entire load until BI result are shown
D. parameters are incorrect, reprocess the load ✔Correct Answer-quarantine only the implants
until BI result are shown
When should a steam sterilizer be tested for qualification?
A. after a biological failure
B. when it has been moved
C. after a Bowie-Dick test failure
D. after it has been shut down for days ✔Correct Answer-when it has been moved
Following ultrasonic cleaning, the items are...
A. rinsed
B. sterilized
C. disinfected
D. mechanically cleaned ✔Correct Answer-rinsed
TASS is a condition involving...?
A. Prions
B. Eyes
C. Brain
D. Biofilm ✔Correct Answer-Eyes
An infection caused by a needle stick enters by which portal of entry?
A. skin
B. mucous membranes
C. parenteral tissue
D. none of the above ✔Correct Answer-parenteral tissue
A class 2 chemical indicator resulted in an incomplete color change, what must immediately be
done?
A. document & repeat the test
B. clear the sterilizer for use
C. call the manufacturer
,D. stop the sterilizer from further use ✔Correct Answer-document & repeat the test
An SPT Tech received non-woven wrapping in the original boxes. How can the SPD Tech bring them to
the storage area?
A. Remove them from the box, place in clean cart & pass through decontamination area
B. Remove them from the box, put it on a clean cart and take the cart to storage area
C. Remove them in the breakout area, place in clean cart & bring to office to inventory first
D. Remove them from the box, place in transport carts and deliver to the OR ✔Correct Answer-
Remove them in the breakout area, place in clean cart & bring to office to inventory first
Frequent reprocessing can be minimized by:
A. proper stock rotation
B. ordering more supplies
C. determining minimum stock quantities
D. routine use of dust covers ✔Correct Answer-proper stock rotation
When heat is added to steam without increasing the moisture content, the steam is called:
A. dry steam
B. super heated steam
C. wet steam
D. super saturated steam ✔Correct Answer-super heated steam
An ongoing inventory management system is known as a:
A. perpetual inventory system
B. manual inventory system
C. total inventory system
D. computerized inventory system ✔Correct Answer-perpetual inventory system
Drains in both pre-vac and gravity displacement sterilizers are placed at the bottom front of the
sterilizers:
A. to make it accessible for test pack placements
B. to make it easy to monitor steam pressure in the sterilizer
C. because air tends to concentrate at the bottom of the chamber
D. to comply with AAMI regulation ✔Correct Answer-because air tends to concentrate at the
bottom of the chamber
During steam sterilization, why is the Pre-vac cycle commonly used?
A. dries easily
B. sterilizes quickly
C. dries quicker
D. sterilizes more effectively ✔Correct Answer-sterilizes quickly
Which of the following best describes the minimum exposure time, temperature and pressure for
pre-vacuum sterilization of wrapped items?
A. 4 mins, 270F, 28-30 psi
B. 3 mins, 270F, 20-25 psi
C. 8 mins, 250F, 28-30 psi
D. 6 mins, 250F, 20-25 psi ✔Correct Answer-4 mins, 270F, 28-30 psi
, Which is not true regarding hospital acquired infections?
A. primarily affects health care workers
B. also known as nosocomial infections
C. accounts for more than 90,000 deaths annually in the US
D. most commonly caused by opportunistic microorganisms ✔Correct Answer-primarily affects
health care workers
When should a new employee become familiar with MSDS in CS/SPD?
A. upon employment
B. on their 1st day of work
C. after 1 week on the job
D. after 1 month on the job ✔Correct Answer-on their 1st day of work
What will happen if an HLD is too strong or too weak?
A. Osmosis will not work
B. Enhances the growth of bacteria
C. Bacteria will remain dormant
D. pH of the water becomes too alkaline ✔Correct Answer-Osmosis will not work
The standards for CS/SPD practice are written by:
A. FDA
B. EPA
C. AAMI
D. CDC ✔Correct Answer-AAMI
Which is critical to EO penetration of the cell?
A. humidity
B. pressure
C. time
D. temperature ✔Correct Answer-humidity
Any equipment with a cracked, frayed, or broken electrical cord should be:
A. discarded
B. sent out for repair
C. cleaned then repaired
D. cleaned, disinfected, sent out for repair ✔Correct Answer-cleaned, disinfected, sent out for
repair
In the final step of handwashing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips:
A. down
B. up
C. right
D. left ✔Correct Answer-up
The parameters on the physical readout states 2700F and 28 to 30psi in pre-vac for 4 mins. for a
routine load, the SPD technician will need to...?
A. continue working
B. increase the time
C. prevent the machine from being used further
D. decrease the time ✔Correct Answer-continue working
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Gross soil on instruments that arrive from the OR should be removed...
A. at the point of use
B. with a solid bottom
C. preparation and packaging area
D. always with latex gloves ✔Correct Answer-at the point of use
A mixed load with implants (screws/plates) in sterilizer at 4 mins 270oF and 30 mins dry time.
After the SPD tech has check the printout and initialed. What would you do with the load?
A. Release
B. quarantine only the implants until BI result are shown
C. quarantine entire load until BI result are shown
D. parameters are incorrect, reprocess the load ✔Correct Answer-quarantine only the implants
until BI result are shown
When should a steam sterilizer be tested for qualification?
A. after a biological failure
B. when it has been moved
C. after a Bowie-Dick test failure
D. after it has been shut down for days ✔Correct Answer-when it has been moved
Following ultrasonic cleaning, the items are...
A. rinsed
B. sterilized
C. disinfected
D. mechanically cleaned ✔Correct Answer-rinsed
TASS is a condition involving...?
A. Prions
B. Eyes
C. Brain
D. Biofilm ✔Correct Answer-Eyes
An infection caused by a needle stick enters by which portal of entry?
A. skin
B. mucous membranes
C. parenteral tissue
D. none of the above ✔Correct Answer-parenteral tissue
A class 2 chemical indicator resulted in an incomplete color change, what must immediately be
done?
A. document & repeat the test
B. clear the sterilizer for use
C. call the manufacturer
,D. stop the sterilizer from further use ✔Correct Answer-document & repeat the test
An SPT Tech received non-woven wrapping in the original boxes. How can the SPD Tech bring them to
the storage area?
A. Remove them from the box, place in clean cart & pass through decontamination area
B. Remove them from the box, put it on a clean cart and take the cart to storage area
C. Remove them in the breakout area, place in clean cart & bring to office to inventory first
D. Remove them from the box, place in transport carts and deliver to the OR ✔Correct Answer-
Remove them in the breakout area, place in clean cart & bring to office to inventory first
Frequent reprocessing can be minimized by:
A. proper stock rotation
B. ordering more supplies
C. determining minimum stock quantities
D. routine use of dust covers ✔Correct Answer-proper stock rotation
When heat is added to steam without increasing the moisture content, the steam is called:
A. dry steam
B. super heated steam
C. wet steam
D. super saturated steam ✔Correct Answer-super heated steam
An ongoing inventory management system is known as a:
A. perpetual inventory system
B. manual inventory system
C. total inventory system
D. computerized inventory system ✔Correct Answer-perpetual inventory system
Drains in both pre-vac and gravity displacement sterilizers are placed at the bottom front of the
sterilizers:
A. to make it accessible for test pack placements
B. to make it easy to monitor steam pressure in the sterilizer
C. because air tends to concentrate at the bottom of the chamber
D. to comply with AAMI regulation ✔Correct Answer-because air tends to concentrate at the
bottom of the chamber
During steam sterilization, why is the Pre-vac cycle commonly used?
A. dries easily
B. sterilizes quickly
C. dries quicker
D. sterilizes more effectively ✔Correct Answer-sterilizes quickly
Which of the following best describes the minimum exposure time, temperature and pressure for
pre-vacuum sterilization of wrapped items?
A. 4 mins, 270F, 28-30 psi
B. 3 mins, 270F, 20-25 psi
C. 8 mins, 250F, 28-30 psi
D. 6 mins, 250F, 20-25 psi ✔Correct Answer-4 mins, 270F, 28-30 psi
, Which is not true regarding hospital acquired infections?
A. primarily affects health care workers
B. also known as nosocomial infections
C. accounts for more than 90,000 deaths annually in the US
D. most commonly caused by opportunistic microorganisms ✔Correct Answer-primarily affects
health care workers
When should a new employee become familiar with MSDS in CS/SPD?
A. upon employment
B. on their 1st day of work
C. after 1 week on the job
D. after 1 month on the job ✔Correct Answer-on their 1st day of work
What will happen if an HLD is too strong or too weak?
A. Osmosis will not work
B. Enhances the growth of bacteria
C. Bacteria will remain dormant
D. pH of the water becomes too alkaline ✔Correct Answer-Osmosis will not work
The standards for CS/SPD practice are written by:
A. FDA
B. EPA
C. AAMI
D. CDC ✔Correct Answer-AAMI
Which is critical to EO penetration of the cell?
A. humidity
B. pressure
C. time
D. temperature ✔Correct Answer-humidity
Any equipment with a cracked, frayed, or broken electrical cord should be:
A. discarded
B. sent out for repair
C. cleaned then repaired
D. cleaned, disinfected, sent out for repair ✔Correct Answer-cleaned, disinfected, sent out for
repair
In the final step of handwashing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips:
A. down
B. up
C. right
D. left ✔Correct Answer-up
The parameters on the physical readout states 2700F and 28 to 30psi in pre-vac for 4 mins. for a
routine load, the SPD technician will need to...?
A. continue working
B. increase the time
C. prevent the machine from being used further
D. decrease the time ✔Correct Answer-continue working
