Sterile Processing Study Material for
Certification Exam questions with verified
answers 2025
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for Decontamination? - CORRECT
ANSWER -60 dig to 65 dig F, 30% to 60% Humidity
What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Decontamination? -
CORRECT ANSWER -10 air exchanges per hour under Negative Pressure
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Sterile Storage Area? - CORRECT
ANSWER
-68 dig to 75 dig F, 35% to 70% Humidity
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Prep & Packaging Area? -
CORRECT ANSWER -68 dig to 73 dig F, Ideal Humidity 50% - not lower than
35%
The main role of sterile processing is to: - CORRECT ANSWER -Provide
dependable reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care.
Ethics is the practice of: - CORRECT ANSWER -Doing the right thing.
Which of the following establishes sterilization practice standards based on
opinion, research, and/or theory: - CORRECT ANSWER -AAMI
EPA, FDA, OSHA and state departments of health (DOH) primarily issue: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Regulations.
Standards for CS/SPD practice are written by: - CORRECT ANSWER -AAMI
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act provides for
which ethical issue? - CORRECT ANSWER -Confidentiality
If healthcare facilities reprocess single-use devices, the devices must be
cleared by: - CORRECT ANSWER -FDA
OSHA has a great effect on CS/SPD by its regulation of occupational
exposure to airborne contaminants, exposure from blood borne pathogens,
and which of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER -Communication of
,workplace hazards
,The Medical Device Reporting regulation requires: - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -Quality Assurance
To ensure that all employees are learning the same information, training
should be: - CORRECT ANSWER -Standardized
Which branch of science refers to the form and organization of body parts? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Anatomy
Which branch of science refers to the function of specific body parts? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Physiology
The smallest and most numerous structural units possessing the basic
characteristics of life are called: - CORRECT ANSWER -Cells
Which of the following is NOT an environmental factor required for the life of
a cell? - CORRECT ANSWER -Cold
DNA is found in which part of the cell? - CORRECT ANSWER -Nucleus
Complex structures with specialized functions within the body are known
as: - CORRECT ANSWER -Organs
Red blood cells develop in which part of the body? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Bone Marrow
The smallest bones of the body are found in the: - CORRECT ANSWER -Middle
Ear
Which of the following supports the tongue and the functions in
swallowing? - CORRECT ANSWER -Hyoid Bone
The skull, hyoid, vertebral column, and thoracic cage are part of the: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Axial Skeleton
Muscles make up what part of the body's bulk? - CORRECT ANSWER -1/2
, Which of the following bones can be found in the axial skeleton? - CORRECT
ANSWER
-Sternum
Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Numerus
The femur, tibia, and fibula are bones of the: - CORRECT ANSWER -Lower
limbs The homers, radius, and ulna are bones of the: - CORRECT ANSWER
-Upper limbs Smooth muscle cells lack: - CORRECT ANSWER -Striations
What connects muscle to bone? - CORRECT ANSWER -Tendons
Specialized cells responsible for contractions in the body are called: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Muscles
Which of the following is the largest organ OF the body? - CORRECT ANSWER
-Skin Nerves and blood supply are located in which layer of the skin? -
CORRECT ANSWER
-Dermis
Which of the following are responsible for providing immunity? - CORRECT
ANSWER - White Blood Cells
The breathing process removes which of the following gases from body cells? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Carbon Dioxide
pH is regulated through which system in the body? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Respiratory
Which of the following transports food to the stomach? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Esophagus
The longest part of the GI tract is the: - CORRECT ANSWER -Small
Intestine Which organ produces bile? - CORRECT ANSWER -Liver
The entire delicate central nervous system is protected by: - CORRECT
Certification Exam questions with verified
answers 2025
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for Decontamination? - CORRECT
ANSWER -60 dig to 65 dig F, 30% to 60% Humidity
What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Decontamination? -
CORRECT ANSWER -10 air exchanges per hour under Negative Pressure
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Sterile Storage Area? - CORRECT
ANSWER
-68 dig to 75 dig F, 35% to 70% Humidity
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Prep & Packaging Area? -
CORRECT ANSWER -68 dig to 73 dig F, Ideal Humidity 50% - not lower than
35%
The main role of sterile processing is to: - CORRECT ANSWER -Provide
dependable reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care.
Ethics is the practice of: - CORRECT ANSWER -Doing the right thing.
Which of the following establishes sterilization practice standards based on
opinion, research, and/or theory: - CORRECT ANSWER -AAMI
EPA, FDA, OSHA and state departments of health (DOH) primarily issue: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Regulations.
Standards for CS/SPD practice are written by: - CORRECT ANSWER -AAMI
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act provides for
which ethical issue? - CORRECT ANSWER -Confidentiality
If healthcare facilities reprocess single-use devices, the devices must be
cleared by: - CORRECT ANSWER -FDA
OSHA has a great effect on CS/SPD by its regulation of occupational
exposure to airborne contaminants, exposure from blood borne pathogens,
and which of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER -Communication of
,workplace hazards
,The Medical Device Reporting regulation requires: - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -Quality Assurance
To ensure that all employees are learning the same information, training
should be: - CORRECT ANSWER -Standardized
Which branch of science refers to the form and organization of body parts? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Anatomy
Which branch of science refers to the function of specific body parts? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Physiology
The smallest and most numerous structural units possessing the basic
characteristics of life are called: - CORRECT ANSWER -Cells
Which of the following is NOT an environmental factor required for the life of
a cell? - CORRECT ANSWER -Cold
DNA is found in which part of the cell? - CORRECT ANSWER -Nucleus
Complex structures with specialized functions within the body are known
as: - CORRECT ANSWER -Organs
Red blood cells develop in which part of the body? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Bone Marrow
The smallest bones of the body are found in the: - CORRECT ANSWER -Middle
Ear
Which of the following supports the tongue and the functions in
swallowing? - CORRECT ANSWER -Hyoid Bone
The skull, hyoid, vertebral column, and thoracic cage are part of the: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Axial Skeleton
Muscles make up what part of the body's bulk? - CORRECT ANSWER -1/2
, Which of the following bones can be found in the axial skeleton? - CORRECT
ANSWER
-Sternum
Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Numerus
The femur, tibia, and fibula are bones of the: - CORRECT ANSWER -Lower
limbs The homers, radius, and ulna are bones of the: - CORRECT ANSWER
-Upper limbs Smooth muscle cells lack: - CORRECT ANSWER -Striations
What connects muscle to bone? - CORRECT ANSWER -Tendons
Specialized cells responsible for contractions in the body are called: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Muscles
Which of the following is the largest organ OF the body? - CORRECT ANSWER
-Skin Nerves and blood supply are located in which layer of the skin? -
CORRECT ANSWER
-Dermis
Which of the following are responsible for providing immunity? - CORRECT
ANSWER - White Blood Cells
The breathing process removes which of the following gases from body cells? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Carbon Dioxide
pH is regulated through which system in the body? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Respiratory
Which of the following transports food to the stomach? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Esophagus
The longest part of the GI tract is the: - CORRECT ANSWER -Small
Intestine Which organ produces bile? - CORRECT ANSWER -Liver
The entire delicate central nervous system is protected by: - CORRECT
