Sterile Processing Technician Exam
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Answers | Latest Edition
1. Biological Indicator - ANSWER Uses bacillus atrophaeus for testing EtO
2. Mesophile - ANSWER Bacteria that grow best at 68-113 F
3. Approximately how much space should be left between an item and the
inside edges of a peel pouch? - ANSWER 1"
4. Which method of sterilization is used to sterilize liquids? - ANSWER
Gravity steam
5. The Bowie Dick test is used to monitor: - ANSWER Dynamic-air-removal
cycles
6. Which of the following terms refers to disease-producing microorganisms? -
ANSWER Pathogens
7. The number of air exchanges in the decontamination area should be: -
ANSWER 10
8. The ventilation system in the decontamination area must be maintained at: -
ANSWER Negative Pressure
,9. OSHA recommends that contaminated scrub attire be: - ANSWER
Laundered by the facility
10.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
11.A solution is considered neutral when the pH is: - ANSWER 7
12.A solution having a pH of 9 is: - ANSWER Alkaline
13.Enzyme-based detergents contain organic substances that assist in the
breakdown of: - ANSWER Protein soils and blood
14.Which of the following is a function of the voluntary nervous system? -
ANSWER Skeletal Muscle Contractions
15.Which of the following is a function of the autonomic nervous system? -
ANSWER Heart Rate
16.Where is the tympanic membrane located? - ANSWER The Ear
17.The bladder, ureters, and kidneys are part of the: - ANSWER Urinary
System
18.The seminal vesicles and bulbourethral glands are part of the: - ANSWER
Male Reproductive System
,19.It is important for the CS/SPD technician to learn anatomy and physiology
in order to: - ANSWER Recognize where instruments are used
20.The term pathogenic means: - ANSWER Disease-Producing
21.Which of the following supports the tongue and the functions in
swallowing? - ANSWER Hyoid Bone
22.The skull, hyoid, vertebral column, and thoracic cage are part of the: -
ANSWER Axial Skeleton
23.Muscles make up what part of the body's bulk? - ANSWER 1/2
24.Which of the following bones can be found in the axial skeleton? -
ANSWER Sternum
25.Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton? - ANSWER
Humerus
26.The femur, tibia, and fibula are bones of the: - ANSWER Lower limbs
27.Descaler - ANSWER Used to remove white, hard to remove substances on
sinks and cleaning equipment
28.The Joint Commission - ANSWER Requires healthcare facilities to
establish & maintain standards for preventative maintenance
, 29.Geobacillus stearothermophilus - ANSWER Microorganism used to
biologically monitor steam & dry heat sterilizers
30.Spaulding Theory - ANSWER Any equipment introduced to blood or sterile
areas is a critical device, requiring the highest level of disinfection
31.Ergonomic injury - ANSWER Risk factor for people who do repetitive or
physical work
32.ovum - ANSWER Female sex cell
33.fascia - ANSWER a band or sheet of fibrous connective tissue that covers,
supports, and separates muscle
34.PCA - ANSWER patient controlled analgesia; automatic administration of
pain medication
35.VATS-Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery - ANSWER Endoscopic
instrument to access chest, lung or thoracic cavity
36.Water softener - ANSWER Removes calcium & magnesium
37.Aerobic bacteria - ANSWER Bacteria that require oxygen for survival
38.sentinel event - ANSWER unexpected occurrence involving death or
serious injury requiring RCA
39.The humerus, radius, and ulna are bones of the: - ANSWER Upper limbs
Study Questions with Verified
Answers | Latest Edition
1. Biological Indicator - ANSWER Uses bacillus atrophaeus for testing EtO
2. Mesophile - ANSWER Bacteria that grow best at 68-113 F
3. Approximately how much space should be left between an item and the
inside edges of a peel pouch? - ANSWER 1"
4. Which method of sterilization is used to sterilize liquids? - ANSWER
Gravity steam
5. The Bowie Dick test is used to monitor: - ANSWER Dynamic-air-removal
cycles
6. Which of the following terms refers to disease-producing microorganisms? -
ANSWER Pathogens
7. The number of air exchanges in the decontamination area should be: -
ANSWER 10
8. The ventilation system in the decontamination area must be maintained at: -
ANSWER Negative Pressure
,9. OSHA recommends that contaminated scrub attire be: - ANSWER
Laundered by the facility
10.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
11.A solution is considered neutral when the pH is: - ANSWER 7
12.A solution having a pH of 9 is: - ANSWER Alkaline
13.Enzyme-based detergents contain organic substances that assist in the
breakdown of: - ANSWER Protein soils and blood
14.Which of the following is a function of the voluntary nervous system? -
ANSWER Skeletal Muscle Contractions
15.Which of the following is a function of the autonomic nervous system? -
ANSWER Heart Rate
16.Where is the tympanic membrane located? - ANSWER The Ear
17.The bladder, ureters, and kidneys are part of the: - ANSWER Urinary
System
18.The seminal vesicles and bulbourethral glands are part of the: - ANSWER
Male Reproductive System
,19.It is important for the CS/SPD technician to learn anatomy and physiology
in order to: - ANSWER Recognize where instruments are used
20.The term pathogenic means: - ANSWER Disease-Producing
21.Which of the following supports the tongue and the functions in
swallowing? - ANSWER Hyoid Bone
22.The skull, hyoid, vertebral column, and thoracic cage are part of the: -
ANSWER Axial Skeleton
23.Muscles make up what part of the body's bulk? - ANSWER 1/2
24.Which of the following bones can be found in the axial skeleton? -
ANSWER Sternum
25.Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton? - ANSWER
Humerus
26.The femur, tibia, and fibula are bones of the: - ANSWER Lower limbs
27.Descaler - ANSWER Used to remove white, hard to remove substances on
sinks and cleaning equipment
28.The Joint Commission - ANSWER Requires healthcare facilities to
establish & maintain standards for preventative maintenance
, 29.Geobacillus stearothermophilus - ANSWER Microorganism used to
biologically monitor steam & dry heat sterilizers
30.Spaulding Theory - ANSWER Any equipment introduced to blood or sterile
areas is a critical device, requiring the highest level of disinfection
31.Ergonomic injury - ANSWER Risk factor for people who do repetitive or
physical work
32.ovum - ANSWER Female sex cell
33.fascia - ANSWER a band or sheet of fibrous connective tissue that covers,
supports, and separates muscle
34.PCA - ANSWER patient controlled analgesia; automatic administration of
pain medication
35.VATS-Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery - ANSWER Endoscopic
instrument to access chest, lung or thoracic cavity
36.Water softener - ANSWER Removes calcium & magnesium
37.Aerobic bacteria - ANSWER Bacteria that require oxygen for survival
38.sentinel event - ANSWER unexpected occurrence involving death or
serious injury requiring RCA
39.The humerus, radius, and ulna are bones of the: - ANSWER Upper limbs
