STERILE PROCESSING EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM
NEWEST 2026 TEST BANK| STERILE PROCESSING
CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE 650 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+
B ......ANSWER......Why is it important to evenly distribute large
instruments in a set?
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 instrument
D. The overall weight of the set is affected
A ......ANSWER......Which of the following BEST describes the overall role
of the CS/SPD
A. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care
B. To provide sterilization services on a rigid schedule
C. To provide delivery of supplies
D. To provide direct patient care
C ......ANSWER......Which of the following government agencies
regulates environmental disinfectants?
A. OSHA
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,B. FDA
C. EPA
D. CDC
D ......ANSWER......Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with
which of the following sterilization processes ?
A. Steam
B. Ozone
C. Ethylene oxide
D. Low temperature gas plasma
A ......ANSWER......During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar
value but are NOT used frequently are classified as
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
B ......ANSWER......Anatomy is the science that deals with the________
of the body parts
A. Function
B. Structure
C. Physiology
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,D. Sociology
D ......ANSWER......Which of the following transports molecules within
the cell
A. Cilia
B. Flagella
C. Nucleus
D. Cytoplasm
D ......ANSWER......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
D ......ANSWER......Which of the following organs produces bile?
A. Gallbladder
B. Pancreas
C. Stomach
D. Liver
B ......ANSWER......Microorganisms are measured in
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, A. Inches
B. Microns
C. Millimeters
D. Centimeters
D ......ANSWER......With respect to rigid sterilization container testing,
which term defines the sterilizer's ability to sterilize under actual
conditions?
A. Biological testing
B. Small load testing
C. Chemical testing
D. Maximum load testing
C ......ANSWER......What is the ideal human body temperature?
A. 96.8° F
B. 97.8° F
C. 98.6° F
D. 99.0° F
C ......ANSWER......Which of the following is TRUE of capsules
A. It is less difficult to kill than vegatitive bacteria
B. It is more difficult to kill than a spore
C. It is resistant to heat and chemicals
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NEWEST 2026 TEST BANK| STERILE PROCESSING
CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE 650 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+
B ......ANSWER......Why is it important to evenly distribute large
instruments in a set?
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 instrument
D. The overall weight of the set is affected
A ......ANSWER......Which of the following BEST describes the overall role
of the CS/SPD
A. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care
B. To provide sterilization services on a rigid schedule
C. To provide delivery of supplies
D. To provide direct patient care
C ......ANSWER......Which of the following government agencies
regulates environmental disinfectants?
A. OSHA
pg. 1
,B. FDA
C. EPA
D. CDC
D ......ANSWER......Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with
which of the following sterilization processes ?
A. Steam
B. Ozone
C. Ethylene oxide
D. Low temperature gas plasma
A ......ANSWER......During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar
value but are NOT used frequently are classified as
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
B ......ANSWER......Anatomy is the science that deals with the________
of the body parts
A. Function
B. Structure
C. Physiology
pg. 2
,D. Sociology
D ......ANSWER......Which of the following transports molecules within
the cell
A. Cilia
B. Flagella
C. Nucleus
D. Cytoplasm
D ......ANSWER......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
D ......ANSWER......Which of the following organs produces bile?
A. Gallbladder
B. Pancreas
C. Stomach
D. Liver
B ......ANSWER......Microorganisms are measured in
pg. 3
, A. Inches
B. Microns
C. Millimeters
D. Centimeters
D ......ANSWER......With respect to rigid sterilization container testing,
which term defines the sterilizer's ability to sterilize under actual
conditions?
A. Biological testing
B. Small load testing
C. Chemical testing
D. Maximum load testing
C ......ANSWER......What is the ideal human body temperature?
A. 96.8° F
B. 97.8° F
C. 98.6° F
D. 99.0° F
C ......ANSWER......Which of the following is TRUE of capsules
A. It is less difficult to kill than vegatitive bacteria
B. It is more difficult to kill than a spore
C. It is resistant to heat and chemicals
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