Sterile Processing Study Material for
Certification Exam Questions and answers
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for Decontamination? - ANSWER-60 deg to
65 deg F, 30% to 60% Humidity
What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Decontamination? -
ANSWER-10 air exchanges per hour under Negative Pressure
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Sterile Storage Area? - ANSWER-68
deg to 75 deg F, 35% to 70% Humidity
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Prep & Packaging Area? -
ANSWER-68 deg to 73 deg F, Ideal Humidity 50% - not lower than 35%
The main role of sterile processing is to: - ANSWER-Provide dependable reliable
services to enhance the quality of patient care.
Ethics is the practice of: - ANSWER-Doing the right thing.
Which of the following establishes sterilization practice standards based on
opinion, research, and/or theory: - ANSWER-AAMI
EPA, FDA, OSHA and state departments of health (DOH) primarily issue: -
ANSWER-Regulations.
Standards for CS/SPD practice are written by: - ANSWER-AAMI
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act provides for which ethical
issue? - ANSWER-Confidentiality
If healthcare facilities reprocess single-use devices, the devices must be cleared
by: - ANSWER-FDA
,OSHA has a great effect on CS/SPD by its regulation of occupational exposure to
airborne contaminants, exposure from bloodborne pathogens, and which of the
following: - ANSWER-Communication of workplace hazards
The Medical Device Reporting regulation requires: - ANSWER-Healthcare
facilities to report deaths or serious injuries from medical devices.
Collection of data and identification of issues are part of what kind of program? -
ANSWER-Quality Assurance
To ensure that all employees are learning the same information, training should
be: - ANSWER-Standardized
Which branch of science refers to the form and organization of body parts? -
ANSWER-Anatomy
Which branch of science refers to the function of specific body parts? -
ANSWER-Physiology
The smallest and most numerous structural units possessing the basic
characteristics of life are called: - ANSWER-Cells
Which of the following is NOT an environmental factor required for the life of a
cell? - ANSWER-Cold
DNA is found in which part of the cell? - ANSWER-Nucleus
Complex structures with specialized functions within the body are known as: -
ANSWER-Organs
Red blood cells develop in which part of the body? - ANSWER-Bone Marrow
The smallest bones of the body are found in the: - ANSWER-Middle Ear
Which of the following supports the tongue and the functions in swallowing? -
ANSWER-Hyoid Bone
, The skull, hyoid, vertebral column, and thoracic cage are part of the: -
ANSWER-Axial Skeleton
Muscles make up what part of the body's bulk? - ANSWER-1/2
Which of the following bones can be found in the axial skeleton? -
ANSWER-Sternum
Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton? - ANSWER-Humerus
The femur, tibia, and fibula are bones of the: - ANSWER-Lower limbs
The humerus, radius, and ulna are bones of the: - ANSWER-Upper limbs
Smooth muscle cells lack: - ANSWER-Striations
What connects muscle to bone? - ANSWER-Tendons
Specialized cells responsible for contractions in the body are called: -
ANSWER-Muscles
Which of the following is the largest organ OF the body? - ANSWER-Skin
Nerves and blood supply are located in which layer of the skin? -
ANSWER-Dermis
Which of the following are responsible for providing immunity? - ANSWER-White
Blood Cells
The breathing process removes which of the following gases from body cells? -
ANSWER-Carbon Dioxide
pH is regulated through which system in the body? - ANSWER-Respiratory
Which of the following transports food to the stomach? - ANSWER-Esophagus
Certification Exam Questions and answers
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for Decontamination? - ANSWER-60 deg to
65 deg F, 30% to 60% Humidity
What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Decontamination? -
ANSWER-10 air exchanges per hour under Negative Pressure
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Sterile Storage Area? - ANSWER-68
deg to 75 deg F, 35% to 70% Humidity
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Prep & Packaging Area? -
ANSWER-68 deg to 73 deg F, Ideal Humidity 50% - not lower than 35%
The main role of sterile processing is to: - ANSWER-Provide dependable reliable
services to enhance the quality of patient care.
Ethics is the practice of: - ANSWER-Doing the right thing.
Which of the following establishes sterilization practice standards based on
opinion, research, and/or theory: - ANSWER-AAMI
EPA, FDA, OSHA and state departments of health (DOH) primarily issue: -
ANSWER-Regulations.
Standards for CS/SPD practice are written by: - ANSWER-AAMI
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act provides for which ethical
issue? - ANSWER-Confidentiality
If healthcare facilities reprocess single-use devices, the devices must be cleared
by: - ANSWER-FDA
,OSHA has a great effect on CS/SPD by its regulation of occupational exposure to
airborne contaminants, exposure from bloodborne pathogens, and which of the
following: - ANSWER-Communication of workplace hazards
The Medical Device Reporting regulation requires: - ANSWER-Healthcare
facilities to report deaths or serious injuries from medical devices.
Collection of data and identification of issues are part of what kind of program? -
ANSWER-Quality Assurance
To ensure that all employees are learning the same information, training should
be: - ANSWER-Standardized
Which branch of science refers to the form and organization of body parts? -
ANSWER-Anatomy
Which branch of science refers to the function of specific body parts? -
ANSWER-Physiology
The smallest and most numerous structural units possessing the basic
characteristics of life are called: - ANSWER-Cells
Which of the following is NOT an environmental factor required for the life of a
cell? - ANSWER-Cold
DNA is found in which part of the cell? - ANSWER-Nucleus
Complex structures with specialized functions within the body are known as: -
ANSWER-Organs
Red blood cells develop in which part of the body? - ANSWER-Bone Marrow
The smallest bones of the body are found in the: - ANSWER-Middle Ear
Which of the following supports the tongue and the functions in swallowing? -
ANSWER-Hyoid Bone
, The skull, hyoid, vertebral column, and thoracic cage are part of the: -
ANSWER-Axial Skeleton
Muscles make up what part of the body's bulk? - ANSWER-1/2
Which of the following bones can be found in the axial skeleton? -
ANSWER-Sternum
Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton? - ANSWER-Humerus
The femur, tibia, and fibula are bones of the: - ANSWER-Lower limbs
The humerus, radius, and ulna are bones of the: - ANSWER-Upper limbs
Smooth muscle cells lack: - ANSWER-Striations
What connects muscle to bone? - ANSWER-Tendons
Specialized cells responsible for contractions in the body are called: -
ANSWER-Muscles
Which of the following is the largest organ OF the body? - ANSWER-Skin
Nerves and blood supply are located in which layer of the skin? -
ANSWER-Dermis
Which of the following are responsible for providing immunity? - ANSWER-White
Blood Cells
The breathing process removes which of the following gases from body cells? -
ANSWER-Carbon Dioxide
pH is regulated through which system in the body? - ANSWER-Respiratory
Which of the following transports food to the stomach? - ANSWER-Esophagus
