CCSVP Test Questions with Correct Answers Latest Update 2025-2026 Already Passed
1. The organization that sets recommended practices and standards for care and processing of devices
is:
EPA
CDC
AAMI
SGNA - Answers AAMI
If immediate use steam sterilization is used for implants:
-they should be sterilized in extended cycles
-they should only be sterilized using Ethylene Oxide
-there should be a tracking system in place to track the implant to the patient
-They should be discarded if not used - Answers They should be discarded
3. Which of the following would be the best choice for high level disinfection of instruments?
Phenolics
Chlorine
Iodophors
OPA - Answers OPA
4. If an item is not properly cleaned:
the device may be difficult to sterilize
the device cannot be sterilized
it will need more biological tests in the load
it will take longer to cool after sterilization - Answers The device cannot be sterilized
. This disinfectant is made of buffered iodine and is not recommended for use on surgical instruments
due to its corrosive and staining properties:
quaternary ammonium compounds (quats)
phenolics
,alcohol
iodophors - Answers iodophors
. The inventory control method which uses two identical carts of supplies - one cart is in the assigned
location while a second duplicate cart is maintained in another location and exchanged on a scheduled
basis - is called what?
case cart
automated supply replenishment
exchange cart
par level replacement - Answers exchange cart
7. Of the 3 major low temperature sterilants, which one has the longest instrument turnover time?
Ozone
Hydrogen Peroxide Gas
Steam
Ethylene Oxide - Answers Ethylene Oxide
8. High cost reusable inventory items are called:
consumable inventory
capital equipment
cosigned equipment
operational inventory - Answers
9. How frequently should a sterilizer's drain strainer be removed and thoroughly cleaned?
daily
after each use
once weekly
when the sterilizer's operating control gauge indicates cleaning is necessary - Answers Daily
10. The method of wrapping that creates a package within a package is called:
Single Fold
, Double Fold
Simultaneous
Sequential - Answers Sequential
11. 100% ethylene oxide gas canisters should be stored:
in an approved containment locker
outside the building
in a refrigerator
in a chamber heated to 75oF - Answers in an approved containment locker
12. Wicking materials are used to:
dry instruments before sterilization
allow air removal, steam penetration and facilitate drying
cushion instruments from the extreme force in steam sterilizer chambers
hold water away from the bottom of instrument trays - Answers allow air removal, steam penetration,
and facilitate drying
13. Instrument marking tape should be wrapped approximately _______ times around the instrument.
1 to 1 1/2
1 1/2 to 2
2 to 2 1/2
2 1/2 to 3 - Answers 1 to 1 1/2
4. The term "superheated steam" means:
the type of steam necessary for high temperature sterilization
steam that has had chemicals added to it to increase its temperature
dry steam
moist steam at sea level - Answers dry steam
5. 400 series stainless steel is also called:
Pakistan
1. The organization that sets recommended practices and standards for care and processing of devices
is:
EPA
CDC
AAMI
SGNA - Answers AAMI
If immediate use steam sterilization is used for implants:
-they should be sterilized in extended cycles
-they should only be sterilized using Ethylene Oxide
-there should be a tracking system in place to track the implant to the patient
-They should be discarded if not used - Answers They should be discarded
3. Which of the following would be the best choice for high level disinfection of instruments?
Phenolics
Chlorine
Iodophors
OPA - Answers OPA
4. If an item is not properly cleaned:
the device may be difficult to sterilize
the device cannot be sterilized
it will need more biological tests in the load
it will take longer to cool after sterilization - Answers The device cannot be sterilized
. This disinfectant is made of buffered iodine and is not recommended for use on surgical instruments
due to its corrosive and staining properties:
quaternary ammonium compounds (quats)
phenolics
,alcohol
iodophors - Answers iodophors
. The inventory control method which uses two identical carts of supplies - one cart is in the assigned
location while a second duplicate cart is maintained in another location and exchanged on a scheduled
basis - is called what?
case cart
automated supply replenishment
exchange cart
par level replacement - Answers exchange cart
7. Of the 3 major low temperature sterilants, which one has the longest instrument turnover time?
Ozone
Hydrogen Peroxide Gas
Steam
Ethylene Oxide - Answers Ethylene Oxide
8. High cost reusable inventory items are called:
consumable inventory
capital equipment
cosigned equipment
operational inventory - Answers
9. How frequently should a sterilizer's drain strainer be removed and thoroughly cleaned?
daily
after each use
once weekly
when the sterilizer's operating control gauge indicates cleaning is necessary - Answers Daily
10. The method of wrapping that creates a package within a package is called:
Single Fold
, Double Fold
Simultaneous
Sequential - Answers Sequential
11. 100% ethylene oxide gas canisters should be stored:
in an approved containment locker
outside the building
in a refrigerator
in a chamber heated to 75oF - Answers in an approved containment locker
12. Wicking materials are used to:
dry instruments before sterilization
allow air removal, steam penetration and facilitate drying
cushion instruments from the extreme force in steam sterilizer chambers
hold water away from the bottom of instrument trays - Answers allow air removal, steam penetration,
and facilitate drying
13. Instrument marking tape should be wrapped approximately _______ times around the instrument.
1 to 1 1/2
1 1/2 to 2
2 to 2 1/2
2 1/2 to 3 - Answers 1 to 1 1/2
4. The term "superheated steam" means:
the type of steam necessary for high temperature sterilization
steam that has had chemicals added to it to increase its temperature
dry steam
moist steam at sea level - Answers dry steam
5. 400 series stainless steel is also called:
Pakistan
