Preparation Exam for Sterile Processing Technicians

Exam Time

1. Which of the following statements best defines pitting?

  • A

    A discoloration on an instrument’s surface

  • B

    A red or orange coloration on the surface of surgical instruments resulting from oxidation

  • C

    Erosion of an instrument’s outer surface, which renders it beyond repair

  • D

    Coloration on the outer of an instrument that can be removed by rubbing an eraser over it

2. If a biological indicator (BI) shows a positive growth , which of the following steps should be taken?

  • A

    The sterilizer should be taken out of service

  • B

    Any items processed in the load should be recalled

  • C

    The occurence shoud be reported to the CS department superviser

  • D

    All of the above are true

3. The purpose of safety data sheets (SDS) is to provide:

  • A

    information about chemicals used by employees

  • B

    operating instructions for medical devices

  • C

    cleaning instructions for medical devices

  • D

    set assembly instructions for endoscopes

4. Which of the following can be sterilized in Hydrogen peroxide and ozones

  • A

    Tyvek pouches

  • B

    Kraft-type paper pouches

  • C

    Paper/plastic pouches

  • D

    Canvas pouches

5. When can a load be released from a sterilizer?

  • A

    After the sterilizer printouts have been reviewed by the technician

  • B

    Immediately after the sterilization has reached the recommended cycle time

  • C

    After the sterilizer printouts have been reviewed and signed and if all parameters were met

  • D

    If the load is observed to have no wet packs and printouts have been reviewed by the technician

6. Which of the following is true about the use of ultrasonic cleaners for complex instruments?

  • A

    They use the process of impingement to clean instruments

  • B

    They should never be used to clean complex instruments

  • C

    They use the process of cavitation to clean instruments

  • D

    They are used before manual cleaning

7. Positive reinforcement used to encourage CSTs to follow proper work practices, and negative reinforcement to discourage inappropriate work practices is known as:

  • A

    feeback

  • B

    coaching

  • C

    service recovery

  • D

    empowerment

8. Which of the following is a self-retaining retractor?

  • A

    Osteotomes

  • B

    Richardson

  • C

    Weitlaner

  • D

    Rongeurs

9. When a medical equipment enters a healthcare facility how should it be treated?

  • A

    It should be immediately sent to decontamination area to be processed

  • B

    It should be dispatched for patient use if the vendor is known to the healthcare facility

  • C

    It should be stored in the sterile package area

  • D

    It should be safety checked and tested by Biomedical technician

10. High-level disinfectants may be deactivated by:

  • A

    dilution

  • B

    organic matter

  • C

    time

  • D

    all the above