EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Which of the following best describes the purpose of evenly distributing
large sets of instruments ?
A. The set is difficult to carry if the weight is unevenly distributed .
B. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry .
C. It is easier for the end user to sort the instruments .
D. The overall weight of the set is affected ..
Answer: B. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry .
◍ Which of the following best describes the overall role of the sterile
processing area ? To provide?
A. dependable service to enhance patient care .
B. sterilization services on a rigid schedule .
C. delivery of facility supplies .
D. support to the operating room technicians ..
Answer: A. dependable service to enhance patient care .
◍ Successions with a Will - Who signs?.
Answer: No liquidator = all legateesW/ a liquidator = full admin liquidator
or simple admin liquidator with authorization from legatees and legal heirs.
◍ Successions w/o a Will - Who signs?.
Answer: No liquidator = All legal heirsW/ a liquidator = liquidator
authorized by legal heirs
◍ Which of the following government agencies has the responsibility for
approving new environmental disinfectants prior to their being sold to
healthcare facilities ?
, A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
B. Food and Drug Administration
C. Environmental Protection Agency
D. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Answer: C. Environmental Protection Agency
◍ Successions - What documents do you need?.
Answer: During liquidation of the succession?-Declaration of transmission
(w/ or w/o a Will)-If no Will and there's a liquidator, an Act of Nomination
authorizing liquidator by all legal heirs.After liquidation of the
succession?-The Delivery of legacy, similar to a Deed of Sale (lists the
legatees/legal heirs that inherited property)
◍ The function of a ratchet can be checked by ?
A. closing the ratchet all the way , then tapping the handle on the worktable
.
B. closing the ratchet on the second click , then tapping the handle on the
worktable .
C. leaving the ratchet open and moving the jaws of the instrument .
D. closing the ratchet on the first click , then tapping the jaws on the
worktable ..
Answer: D. closing the ratchet on the first click , then tapping the jaws on
the worktable .
◍ The science that studies the structure of the body is known as
A. anatomy
B. physiology
C. body basics .
D. microbiology ..
Answer: A. anatomy
◍ Which of the following transports molecules within the cell ?
A. Cilia
B. Flagella
C. Nucleus
, D. Cytoplasm.
Answer: D. Cytoplasm
◍ Successions - What to think about?.
Answer: Declaration of TransmissionNotarized Will, holograph Will
(written)?Liquidator - Full or simple administrationDelivery of legacy - if
property already transferred into legatees/legal heirs names (post liquidation
of an estate)Act of nomination - legal heirs authorize who as liquidator?*If
seller dies during brokerage contract, you would complete an AM form,
place immovable off market temporarily until a liquidator is
assigned/authorized to sell immovable. Must verify if Will exists or not, ask
family to seek a notary, get declaration of transmission. Who are the heirs?
Legatees?Use another AM form to put immovable back on the market.
Make sure to use IV form to identify liquidator, obtain his address and
information.
◍ Which of the following sets would be considered high - risk for special
prion processing ?
A. Open heart set
B. Laparotomy set
C. Abdominal set
D. Craniotomy set.
Answer: D. Craniotomy set
◍ Company sells immovable? Who signs?.
Answer: -the name of the seller is the name of the company-the name of the
representative is the person authorized to sell and is listed in the Resolution
of the Company.
◍ BCS and DS - Which should you complete first?.
Answer: Always complete the DS first! You then Annex the DS to BCS.
◍ Importance of a Declaration of the Seller?.
Answer: -Mandatory form-Seller must declare everything he knows about
the property or he could become responsible/liable for damages/defects
found.-Protects seller from hidden defect accusations-Protects buyer in