Sterile processing final exam
questions and answers
Where should heavier instruments be placed when assembling a heavy and delicate
instrument set?
On the bottom of the sets
Microbial kill in the ozone sterilizer is achieved through a process called:
Oxidation
Which of the following requirements is not needed by all bacteria?
Oxygen?
Which of the following devices are compatible with ozone sterilization?
Stainless steel instruments
An OSHA standard that requires facility to obtain and have the MSDS available to
the employee for each chemical used:
Hazard communication & Right to know
Which of the following monitoring methods verifies that conditions within the load
were adequate to kill bacterial spores?
Biological
Damage to the Medical / Surgical Supplies in Sterile Storage can be avoided by the
following except:
Removing supplies out of the box or cartons
Where are the test packs placed to present the greatest challenge to the steam
sterilizer?
over the drain
What environmental disinfectant is toxic and not recommended in food and nursery
areas?
phenolics
, If the temperature is at 73 F and humidity is at 60% within the Sterile Storage area,
what must the SPD technician do?
Continue working as usual
Which of the following instruments is used to hold back the intestines during a
procedure?
Retractors
Where should a CI (Chemical Indicator) be placed in a wrapped set of instruments?
Center of the set and outside of wrapper (both c & d)
Which of the following can occur if packages are moist at the end of the steam
cycle?
Bacteria can wick into the package
When loading mechanical washers in the Decontamination Area, which type of
personal protective is not required?
Extra protection gloves
For the sterilization, paper-plastic peel packages should be placed:
On their edge
Which of the following is an acceptable hair cover used in Decontamination area?
Laundered by the facility
The first thing to do when cleaning a device is to?
Follow the device manufacturer's instructions
The layer on surgical instruments created by a passivation process is called:
Chromium oxide layer
One of the most important factors in successful cleaning of lumened devices is?
Selection of the correct diameter and length cleaning brush & use of sonic irrigator
(Both a and c)
Dust covers are useful to keep unwanted dust and moisture out of packs. To be
effective, dust covers should be what minimum thickness?
2-3 mils
questions and answers
Where should heavier instruments be placed when assembling a heavy and delicate
instrument set?
On the bottom of the sets
Microbial kill in the ozone sterilizer is achieved through a process called:
Oxidation
Which of the following requirements is not needed by all bacteria?
Oxygen?
Which of the following devices are compatible with ozone sterilization?
Stainless steel instruments
An OSHA standard that requires facility to obtain and have the MSDS available to
the employee for each chemical used:
Hazard communication & Right to know
Which of the following monitoring methods verifies that conditions within the load
were adequate to kill bacterial spores?
Biological
Damage to the Medical / Surgical Supplies in Sterile Storage can be avoided by the
following except:
Removing supplies out of the box or cartons
Where are the test packs placed to present the greatest challenge to the steam
sterilizer?
over the drain
What environmental disinfectant is toxic and not recommended in food and nursery
areas?
phenolics
, If the temperature is at 73 F and humidity is at 60% within the Sterile Storage area,
what must the SPD technician do?
Continue working as usual
Which of the following instruments is used to hold back the intestines during a
procedure?
Retractors
Where should a CI (Chemical Indicator) be placed in a wrapped set of instruments?
Center of the set and outside of wrapper (both c & d)
Which of the following can occur if packages are moist at the end of the steam
cycle?
Bacteria can wick into the package
When loading mechanical washers in the Decontamination Area, which type of
personal protective is not required?
Extra protection gloves
For the sterilization, paper-plastic peel packages should be placed:
On their edge
Which of the following is an acceptable hair cover used in Decontamination area?
Laundered by the facility
The first thing to do when cleaning a device is to?
Follow the device manufacturer's instructions
The layer on surgical instruments created by a passivation process is called:
Chromium oxide layer
One of the most important factors in successful cleaning of lumened devices is?
Selection of the correct diameter and length cleaning brush & use of sonic irrigator
(Both a and c)
Dust covers are useful to keep unwanted dust and moisture out of packs. To be
effective, dust covers should be what minimum thickness?
2-3 mils
