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SPD EXAM HSPA FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR NEW!!
QUESTION: When cleaning prion contaminated instruments no special cleaning procedures are
required only following standard cleaning protocols and the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use
. - ANSWER-False
QUESTION: The drain screen in a steam sterilizer must be cleaned - ANSWER-at least daily ..
QUESTION: Organs are two or more cells that are similar . - ANSWER-False
QUESTION: In Central Service , the concept of " one - way flow of materials " refers to the 1
point movement of products - ANSWER-Service . Ofrom soiled areas to clean processing areas
within Central Service
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QUESTION: Woven reusable fabrics are the packaging products of choice for ozone 1
sterilization - ANSWER-False
QUESTION: Documentation of immediate use steam sterilization cycles should include -
ANSWER-Patient identification and reason for the immediate use steam sterilization cycle .
QUESTION: Stainless steel jaw needle holders last longer than tungsten carbide jaw 1 point
needle holders . - ANSWER-False
QUESTION: Failure to receive accreditation from The Joint Commission can result in the loss of
Medicare and Medicaid payments - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: Jewelry is discouraged in sterile storage because it can damage or contaminate
packages . - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: Improving professional development skills is an important part of - ANSWER-career
advancement .
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QUESTION: It is acceptable to transport soiled and clean items at the same time in the same
cart if they are placed on separate shelves - ANSWER-False
The term hyster means - ANSWER-uterus
QUESTION: Information about chemical or hazardous substances must be available to all
employees True - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: When placing instruments paper side of the pack . in a peel pack , the tips should
always face the plastic - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: Six Sigma : focuses on / reducing defects delivering near perfect products ,
elimination of variations in the process - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: The use of test strips to test the minimum effective concentration in high level
disinfection solutions is required - ANSWER-each time the solution will be used .
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SPD EXAM HSPA FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR NEW!!
QUESTION: When cleaning prion contaminated instruments no special cleaning procedures are
required only following standard cleaning protocols and the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use
. - ANSWER-False
QUESTION: The drain screen in a steam sterilizer must be cleaned - ANSWER-at least daily ..
QUESTION: Organs are two or more cells that are similar . - ANSWER-False
QUESTION: In Central Service , the concept of " one - way flow of materials " refers to the 1
point movement of products - ANSWER-Service . Ofrom soiled areas to clean processing areas
within Central Service
1
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QUESTION: Woven reusable fabrics are the packaging products of choice for ozone 1
sterilization - ANSWER-False
QUESTION: Documentation of immediate use steam sterilization cycles should include -
ANSWER-Patient identification and reason for the immediate use steam sterilization cycle .
QUESTION: Stainless steel jaw needle holders last longer than tungsten carbide jaw 1 point
needle holders . - ANSWER-False
QUESTION: Failure to receive accreditation from The Joint Commission can result in the loss of
Medicare and Medicaid payments - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: Jewelry is discouraged in sterile storage because it can damage or contaminate
packages . - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: Improving professional development skills is an important part of - ANSWER-career
advancement .
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QUESTION: It is acceptable to transport soiled and clean items at the same time in the same
cart if they are placed on separate shelves - ANSWER-False
The term hyster means - ANSWER-uterus
QUESTION: Information about chemical or hazardous substances must be available to all
employees True - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: When placing instruments paper side of the pack . in a peel pack , the tips should
always face the plastic - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: Six Sigma : focuses on / reducing defects delivering near perfect products ,
elimination of variations in the process - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: The use of test strips to test the minimum effective concentration in high level
disinfection solutions is required - ANSWER-each time the solution will be used .
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