C.S. Certification Exam, SPD Test, Sterile
Processing Study Material for Certification
Exam
Which area is the first to accept responsibility for all supplies in the
facility? Receiving
Which type of inventory distribution system requires the use of a pre-determined inventory list?
Par Level
Just-in-time distribution systems are also known as
Stockless Distribution
Ordering the optimum quantity of an item based on historical data is known
as Economical Order Quantity
Which of the following are elements of a distribution
system?patient charging, storage, and receiving
The most efficient distribution system is the
Total exchange cart
The computerized locked supply system is a variation of
the Par Level
Which distribution system requires the using department to be responsible for maintaing
inventory levels? Demand
An ongoing inventory management system is known as a
Perpetual Inventory System
,In which distribution system are requisition filled and delivered as they are
received? Demand
Inventory performance" (a rough indication of the effectiveness of the inventory system) is evaluated by
percent of back order, availability of critical items, and inventory turnover
Which of the following is the MOST efficient and cost-effective method for inventory control in the SPD
ordering and data generation?
Computerized Inventory Control System
The temperature in the sterile storage are should not
exceed75º F (24º C)
Shelving in the sterile storage area must be kept how far from the outside
walls? 2 inches
The thickness of a sterility maintenance cover
should be2 to 3 mils
The minimum number of air exchanges per hour in the sterile storage area
should be4
The relative humidity in the sterile storage area should not exceed
70%
Approximately how much space should be left between and item and the inside edges of a
peel pouch? 1 inch
What is the maximum size and weight of a textile
pack?12" x 12 x 20" 12 pounds
Which of the following packaging materials is acceptable for low-temperature gas plasma and ozone
sterilization
Tyvek
Basin sets should be prepared for sterilization
with an absorbent material between each basin
Tamper-evident seal on rigid containers
,include
, latches and locks
What is the acceptable temperature range for the prep and
packaging area? 68º F-73º F (20º-23º C)
The preparation and packaging area must have an air exchange
rate of10 per hr
If a non-perforated tray is used for the sterilization of instrument sets, it must
be Tilted on the sterilizer rack
The ideal humidity level in the preparation and packing area
should be50%
For sterilization, rigid containers must be
placed flat
Which of the following packaging materials is acceptable for steam
sterilization? Non-woven wraps
Re-passivation of an instrument can be achieved by
routine lubrication
What is the most difficult part of a hemostat to
clean? box lock
Which of the following lubricants is recommended for use on
surgical instruments?petroleum-based
What type of finish on a surgical instrument is used for laser procedures?
ebonized
What is the final stage in manufacturing a surgical grade
instrument?passivation
Which series of stainless steel is used is to manufacture malleable
retractors? 300
The weakest part of the instrument is/are the
Processing Study Material for Certification
Exam
Which area is the first to accept responsibility for all supplies in the
facility? Receiving
Which type of inventory distribution system requires the use of a pre-determined inventory list?
Par Level
Just-in-time distribution systems are also known as
Stockless Distribution
Ordering the optimum quantity of an item based on historical data is known
as Economical Order Quantity
Which of the following are elements of a distribution
system?patient charging, storage, and receiving
The most efficient distribution system is the
Total exchange cart
The computerized locked supply system is a variation of
the Par Level
Which distribution system requires the using department to be responsible for maintaing
inventory levels? Demand
An ongoing inventory management system is known as a
Perpetual Inventory System
,In which distribution system are requisition filled and delivered as they are
received? Demand
Inventory performance" (a rough indication of the effectiveness of the inventory system) is evaluated by
percent of back order, availability of critical items, and inventory turnover
Which of the following is the MOST efficient and cost-effective method for inventory control in the SPD
ordering and data generation?
Computerized Inventory Control System
The temperature in the sterile storage are should not
exceed75º F (24º C)
Shelving in the sterile storage area must be kept how far from the outside
walls? 2 inches
The thickness of a sterility maintenance cover
should be2 to 3 mils
The minimum number of air exchanges per hour in the sterile storage area
should be4
The relative humidity in the sterile storage area should not exceed
70%
Approximately how much space should be left between and item and the inside edges of a
peel pouch? 1 inch
What is the maximum size and weight of a textile
pack?12" x 12 x 20" 12 pounds
Which of the following packaging materials is acceptable for low-temperature gas plasma and ozone
sterilization
Tyvek
Basin sets should be prepared for sterilization
with an absorbent material between each basin
Tamper-evident seal on rigid containers
,include
, latches and locks
What is the acceptable temperature range for the prep and
packaging area? 68º F-73º F (20º-23º C)
The preparation and packaging area must have an air exchange
rate of10 per hr
If a non-perforated tray is used for the sterilization of instrument sets, it must
be Tilted on the sterilizer rack
The ideal humidity level in the preparation and packing area
should be50%
For sterilization, rigid containers must be
placed flat
Which of the following packaging materials is acceptable for steam
sterilization? Non-woven wraps
Re-passivation of an instrument can be achieved by
routine lubrication
What is the most difficult part of a hemostat to
clean? box lock
Which of the following lubricants is recommended for use on
surgical instruments?petroleum-based
What type of finish on a surgical instrument is used for laser procedures?
ebonized
What is the final stage in manufacturing a surgical grade
instrument?passivation
Which series of stainless steel is used is to manufacture malleable
retractors? 300
The weakest part of the instrument is/are the
