Sterile Processing Study Material for
Certification Exam 2025–2026 Accurate Real
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Which of the following terms refers to disease-producing microorganisms? -
answer>>>Pathogens
The number of air exchanges in the decontamination area should be: - answer>>>10
The ventilation system in the decontamination area must be maintained at: -
answer>>>Negative Pressure
OSHA recommends that contaminated scrub attire be: - answer>>>Laundered by the
facility
When a new medical device is purchased and received into SPD, what information must
the technician have before processing it? - answer>>>Request written instructions for
processing from the manufacturer
A solution is considered neutral when the pH is: - answer>>>7
A solution having a pH of 9 is: - answer>>>Alkaline
Enzyme-based detergents contain organic substances that assist in the breakdown of: -
answer>>>Protein soils and blood
What is the temperature range for enzymatic cleaners? - answer>>>109 to 140 degrees F
A proteolytic enzyme detergent breaks down: - answer>>>Blood
,Which of the following should never be used to remove gross soil on instruments? -
answer>>>Saline
Before any item with multiple parts is cleaned, it must be: - answer>>>Disassembled
Metal-bristled brushes may be used to clean: - answer>>>Tungsten carbide jaws of
needle holders
The final rinse in the cleaning process should be performed using: - answer>>>Treated
Water
The mechanical action in the automated cleaning process that uses sound waves and
imploding bubbles is called: - answer>>>Cavitation
Prior to processing instruments in an ultrasonic cleaner: - answer>>>The gross soil should
be removed
Powered equipment should be: - answer>>>Cleaned as specified by the manufacturer
Generally, fiberoptic light cables should be cleaned: - answer>>>Using a soft cloth and
detergent
Before it is manually cleaned, what must be done to a flexible endoscope? - answer>>>It
must be tested for leaks
All instruments and devices received from another facility should be: -
answer>>>Completely reprocessed
What material can be used as a simple test to check the functioning of the ultrasonic
cleaner? - answer>>>Aluminum Foil
The TOSI line of products is used to verify the effectiveness of: - answer>>>Mechanical
washers
, The process that kills most microorganisms but not necessarily spores is known as: -
answer>>>High-level disinfection
According to Spaulding's classification of medical devices, a semi-critical item requires
which form of disinfection? - answer>>>High-level
Which level of disinfection is needed for the destruction of HIV? - answer>>>Low-level
The ability of a disinfectant to perform correctly depends on: - answer>>>Whether it
remains wet for the stated amount of time
Sodium hypochlorite belongs to which class of disinfectants? - answer>>>Halogens
Which of the following disinfectants should NEVER be used as an environmental
disinfectant? - answer>>>Glutaraldehyde
Which of the following will be noted on an improperly cleaned instrument that has been
disinfected in ortho-phthaldehyde? - answer>>>Blue-Stain
Which of the following areas of information is NOT necessary to be recorded on the high-
level disinfectant record? - answer>>>Whether the item was completely dry
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: textiles, non-
wovens, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches and rolls, and rigid sterilization
containers - answer>>>Steam
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: textiles, non-
wovens, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches and rolls, Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches,
polyethylene, and most rigid sterilization containers - answer>>>Ethylene Oxide
Certification Exam 2025–2026 Accurate Real
Exam Questions and Verified Correct Answers
JUST RELEASED
Which of the following terms refers to disease-producing microorganisms? -
answer>>>Pathogens
The number of air exchanges in the decontamination area should be: - answer>>>10
The ventilation system in the decontamination area must be maintained at: -
answer>>>Negative Pressure
OSHA recommends that contaminated scrub attire be: - answer>>>Laundered by the
facility
When a new medical device is purchased and received into SPD, what information must
the technician have before processing it? - answer>>>Request written instructions for
processing from the manufacturer
A solution is considered neutral when the pH is: - answer>>>7
A solution having a pH of 9 is: - answer>>>Alkaline
Enzyme-based detergents contain organic substances that assist in the breakdown of: -
answer>>>Protein soils and blood
What is the temperature range for enzymatic cleaners? - answer>>>109 to 140 degrees F
A proteolytic enzyme detergent breaks down: - answer>>>Blood
,Which of the following should never be used to remove gross soil on instruments? -
answer>>>Saline
Before any item with multiple parts is cleaned, it must be: - answer>>>Disassembled
Metal-bristled brushes may be used to clean: - answer>>>Tungsten carbide jaws of
needle holders
The final rinse in the cleaning process should be performed using: - answer>>>Treated
Water
The mechanical action in the automated cleaning process that uses sound waves and
imploding bubbles is called: - answer>>>Cavitation
Prior to processing instruments in an ultrasonic cleaner: - answer>>>The gross soil should
be removed
Powered equipment should be: - answer>>>Cleaned as specified by the manufacturer
Generally, fiberoptic light cables should be cleaned: - answer>>>Using a soft cloth and
detergent
Before it is manually cleaned, what must be done to a flexible endoscope? - answer>>>It
must be tested for leaks
All instruments and devices received from another facility should be: -
answer>>>Completely reprocessed
What material can be used as a simple test to check the functioning of the ultrasonic
cleaner? - answer>>>Aluminum Foil
The TOSI line of products is used to verify the effectiveness of: - answer>>>Mechanical
washers
, The process that kills most microorganisms but not necessarily spores is known as: -
answer>>>High-level disinfection
According to Spaulding's classification of medical devices, a semi-critical item requires
which form of disinfection? - answer>>>High-level
Which level of disinfection is needed for the destruction of HIV? - answer>>>Low-level
The ability of a disinfectant to perform correctly depends on: - answer>>>Whether it
remains wet for the stated amount of time
Sodium hypochlorite belongs to which class of disinfectants? - answer>>>Halogens
Which of the following disinfectants should NEVER be used as an environmental
disinfectant? - answer>>>Glutaraldehyde
Which of the following will be noted on an improperly cleaned instrument that has been
disinfected in ortho-phthaldehyde? - answer>>>Blue-Stain
Which of the following areas of information is NOT necessary to be recorded on the high-
level disinfectant record? - answer>>>Whether the item was completely dry
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: textiles, non-
wovens, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches and rolls, and rigid sterilization
containers - answer>>>Steam
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: textiles, non-
wovens, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches and rolls, Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches,
polyethylene, and most rigid sterilization containers - answer>>>Ethylene Oxide
