Chapter 1

Question 1

Since Sterile Processing (SP) technicians do not handle money, ethics considerations do not apply to them.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

SP technicians practice resource management when they control costs and reduce waste.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

SP technicians must be able to identify approximately 100 surgical instruments in order to be proficient in their job.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

SP technicians must be able to adapt to change.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Because all Sterile Processing departments (SPDs) are structured alike, healthcare facilities use one standard job description for all SP technicians.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the decontamination and sterile storage areas.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Good communication skills are an important part of an
SP technician’s basic job requirements.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

SP workflow can be divided into the handling of three categories of items: soiled items, clean items and sterile items.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

The use of good verbal communication skills is the most important and most used skill for SP technicians to provide or obtain information.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Since modern SPDs are virtually risk free, SP technicians need not be concerned with safety practices.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Soiled instruments and other items are received in which area of the Sterile Processing department (SPD)?

Answer 11

Decontamination

Question 12

The first step in the sterilization process is:

Answer 12

Cleaning

Question 13

To minimize their exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contaminates, Sterile Processing (SP) technicians must wear special attire referred to as:

Answer 13

PPE - personal protective equipment

Question 14

Instrument sets and other required instrumentation needed for all scheduled procedures for an entire day are usually pulled (collected):

Answer 14

The day or evening before they will be used

Question 15

The use of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of:

Answer 15

Employability

Question 16

Healthcare-associated infections (HAls) are:

Answer 16

Those that occur on or after day three of a hospitalization

Question 17

The Human Resources tool that defines job duties performed by persons in a specific position is called a:

Answer 17

Job description

Question 18

SP workflow should move from:

Answer 18

Soiled to clean

Question 19

While items may be dispensed to all areas of a facility, the major focus of the SPD is:

Answer 19

The OR

Question 20

Working in the decontamination area requires:

Answer 20

Knowledge of microbiology
Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting processes
Instrument identification
d. All the above