STERILE PROCESSING - FINAL

STERILE PROCESSING - FINAL

EXAM, IAHCSMM CENTRAL SUPPLY

STUDY GUIDE, STERILE

PROCESSING STUDY MATERIAL

FOR CERTIFICATION EXAM

Question 1: Why is it important to evenly distribute large

instruments in a set?

• The set is difficult to carry if the weight is unevenly

distributed

• Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to

dry

• It is easier for the end user to sort the instrument
• The overall weight of the set is affected

CORRECT ANSWER : B

Question 2: Which of the following BEST describes the

overall role of the CS/SPD

• To provide dependable service to enhance patient care
• To provide sterilization services on a rigid schedule
• To provide delivery of supplies
• To provide direct patient care

CORRECT ANSWER : A

Question 3: Which of the following government agencies

regulates environmental disinfectants?

A. OSHA

B. FDA

C. EPA

D. CDC

CORRECT ANSWER : C

Question 4: Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used

with which of the following sterilization processes ?

• Steam

• Ozone
• Ethylene oxide
• Low temperature gas plasma

CORRECT ANSWER : D

Question 5: During cycle counts, items that have a large

dollar value but are NOT used frequently are classified as

• A
• B
• C
• D

CORRECT ANSWER : A

Question 6: Anatomy is the science that deals with

the________ of the body parts

• Function
• Structure

• Physiology
• Sociology

CORRECT ANSWER : B

Question 7: Which of the following transports molecules

within the cell

• Cilia
• Flagella
• Nucleus
• Cytoplasm

CORRECT ANSWER : D

Question 8: Which of the following sets would be

considered high risk for special prion processing?

• Open heart set
• Laparotomy set
• Abdominal set