The Basics of Sterile Processing 7th
Edition Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Sterile Processing Department - Correct answer-area in a hospital where sterile
processing occurs
Decontaminate; Assemble; Distribute - Correct answer-Function of SPDs: receive,
clean, __________, __________, disinfect and/or sterilize medical instruments and
store/__________ reusable tools for safe and effective patient care
Receive; Disinfect; Effective - Correct answer-Function of SPDs: __________,
clean, decontaminate, assemble, __________ and/or sterilize medical instruments
and store/distribute reusable tools for safe and __________ patient care
Decontamination Area - Correct answer-where soiled items are received and
cleaned
Preparation and Packaging Area - Correct answer-where cleaned items are
inspected, assembled, and packaged (aka clean work room)
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, High-Level Disinfection Area - Correct answer-where cleaned items are high-level
disinfected; goes to prep and pack area next
Sterilization Area - Correct answer-where terminal sterilization is performed
Sterile Storage Area - Correct answer-where sterile items are stored until needed
Sterile Stores - Correct answer-where items for patient care from outside
manufacturers are stored (aka medical supply distribution or central supply)
Case Cart Area - Correct answer-where sterile supplies are kept and picked for
surgical cases
Dispatch - Correct answer-where sterile and clean items are dispensed
Loaned Instrument Area - Correct answer-where instruments borrowed for
specialty procedures are received and returned
Patient Care Equipment Clean-Up Area - Correct answer-where patient care
equipment is cleaned and disinfected
Work Flow - Correct answer-how the work progresses through the department or
processing area
Decontamination Area; Sterilized - Correct answer-Work Flow
1. __________
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Edition Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Sterile Processing Department - Correct answer-area in a hospital where sterile
processing occurs
Decontaminate; Assemble; Distribute - Correct answer-Function of SPDs: receive,
clean, __________, __________, disinfect and/or sterilize medical instruments and
store/__________ reusable tools for safe and effective patient care
Receive; Disinfect; Effective - Correct answer-Function of SPDs: __________,
clean, decontaminate, assemble, __________ and/or sterilize medical instruments
and store/distribute reusable tools for safe and __________ patient care
Decontamination Area - Correct answer-where soiled items are received and
cleaned
Preparation and Packaging Area - Correct answer-where cleaned items are
inspected, assembled, and packaged (aka clean work room)
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, High-Level Disinfection Area - Correct answer-where cleaned items are high-level
disinfected; goes to prep and pack area next
Sterilization Area - Correct answer-where terminal sterilization is performed
Sterile Storage Area - Correct answer-where sterile items are stored until needed
Sterile Stores - Correct answer-where items for patient care from outside
manufacturers are stored (aka medical supply distribution or central supply)
Case Cart Area - Correct answer-where sterile supplies are kept and picked for
surgical cases
Dispatch - Correct answer-where sterile and clean items are dispensed
Loaned Instrument Area - Correct answer-where instruments borrowed for
specialty procedures are received and returned
Patient Care Equipment Clean-Up Area - Correct answer-where patient care
equipment is cleaned and disinfected
Work Flow - Correct answer-how the work progresses through the department or
processing area
Decontamination Area; Sterilized - Correct answer-Work Flow
1. __________
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