Sterile Processing - Final Exam 2026
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? - Correct
answer-Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD - Correct
answer-To provide dependable service to enhance patient care
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental
disinfectants? - Correct answer-OSHA
Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following
sterilization processes ? - Correct answer-Low temperature gas plasma
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT used
frequently are classified as - Correct answer-A
Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts - Correct
answer-Structure
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? - Correct answer-
Cytoplasm
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,Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion
processing? - Correct answer-Craniotomy set
Which of the following organs produces bile? - Correct answer-Liver
Microorganisms are measured in - Correct answer-Microns
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the
sterilizer's ability to sterilize under actual conditions? - Correct answer-Maximum
load testing
What is the ideal human body temperature? - Correct answer-98.6° F
Which of the following is TRUE of capsules - Correct answer-It is resistant to heat
and chemicals
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? - Correct answer-Respiratory
Ethics is the practice of - Correct answer-Doing the right thing.
A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is called a
- Correct answer-Spore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following - Correct answer-
Prions
Nails,tissues, and money are examples of - Correct answer-Fomites
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,Cholera is transmitted by - Correct answer-Contaminated food and water
In the FINAL step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips
- Correct answer-UP
Water less hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration of alcohol make
the MOST effective - Correct answer-60% to 95%
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems EXCEPT
- Correct answer-Distribution of hormones
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be - Correct
answer-Leakproof
Round or spherical bacterial are called - Correct answer-Cocci
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further
processing is called - Correct answer-Cleaning
Which of the following should be cleaned daily - Correct answer-Floors and work
surfaces
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of personal
protective equipment (PPE) in the decontamination area - Correct answer-Failure
to wear PPE can result in disciplinary action
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, Before the medical device is cleaned and processed - Correct answer-The
manufacturer's instructions must be obtained
The MINIMUM time needed for effective hand washing is - Correct answer-15
seconds
Which of the following IS NOT s consideration when selecting a detergent? -
Correct answer-Cost of detergent
The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as its - Correct answer-
pH
Clostridium botulinum is harbored in (the) - Correct answer-Soil
A solution with a pH of 3 is considered - Correct answer-Acidic
A solution with a pH of 13 is considered - Correct answer-Alkaline
Which of the following are major non living reservois of infectious diseases -
Correct answer-Soil and water
Alkaline detergents are BEST for mechanical washers because of - Correct answer-
Extended dry cycles
Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel
instruments - Correct answer-Organic acid detergent
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? - Correct
answer-Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD - Correct
answer-To provide dependable service to enhance patient care
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental
disinfectants? - Correct answer-OSHA
Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following
sterilization processes ? - Correct answer-Low temperature gas plasma
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT used
frequently are classified as - Correct answer-A
Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts - Correct
answer-Structure
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? - Correct answer-
Cytoplasm
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,Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion
processing? - Correct answer-Craniotomy set
Which of the following organs produces bile? - Correct answer-Liver
Microorganisms are measured in - Correct answer-Microns
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the
sterilizer's ability to sterilize under actual conditions? - Correct answer-Maximum
load testing
What is the ideal human body temperature? - Correct answer-98.6° F
Which of the following is TRUE of capsules - Correct answer-It is resistant to heat
and chemicals
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? - Correct answer-Respiratory
Ethics is the practice of - Correct answer-Doing the right thing.
A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is called a
- Correct answer-Spore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following - Correct answer-
Prions
Nails,tissues, and money are examples of - Correct answer-Fomites
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,Cholera is transmitted by - Correct answer-Contaminated food and water
In the FINAL step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips
- Correct answer-UP
Water less hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration of alcohol make
the MOST effective - Correct answer-60% to 95%
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems EXCEPT
- Correct answer-Distribution of hormones
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be - Correct
answer-Leakproof
Round or spherical bacterial are called - Correct answer-Cocci
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further
processing is called - Correct answer-Cleaning
Which of the following should be cleaned daily - Correct answer-Floors and work
surfaces
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of personal
protective equipment (PPE) in the decontamination area - Correct answer-Failure
to wear PPE can result in disciplinary action
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, Before the medical device is cleaned and processed - Correct answer-The
manufacturer's instructions must be obtained
The MINIMUM time needed for effective hand washing is - Correct answer-15
seconds
Which of the following IS NOT s consideration when selecting a detergent? -
Correct answer-Cost of detergent
The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as its - Correct answer-
pH
Clostridium botulinum is harbored in (the) - Correct answer-Soil
A solution with a pH of 3 is considered - Correct answer-Acidic
A solution with a pH of 13 is considered - Correct answer-Alkaline
Which of the following are major non living reservois of infectious diseases -
Correct answer-Soil and water
Alkaline detergents are BEST for mechanical washers because of - Correct answer-
Extended dry cycles
Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel
instruments - Correct answer-Organic acid detergent
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