HSPA STERILE PROCESSING QUIZ 1
CHAPTERS 1-11
Since sterile processing techs do not handle money, ethics considerations do not apply
to them
A.TRUE
B.FALSE โ answer B.FALSE (pages 11)
SP techs practice resource management when they control cost and reduce waste
A.TRUE
B.FALSE โ answer A.TRUE (pages 11)
SP techs must be able to identify aprox~ 100 surgical instruments in order to be
proficient in their job
A.TRUE
B.FALSE โ answer B.FALSE ( pages 6)
SP techs must be able to adapt to change
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - answerA.TRUE (pages 10)
Because all sterile processing departments are structured alike, healthcare facilities use
one standard job description for all SP techs
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - answerB.FALSE (pages 12 )
PPE is required in the decontamination and sterile storage areas
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - answerB.FALSE (pages 6-7)
Good communication skills are an important part of SP techs basic job requirements
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - answerA.TRUE (page 10)
SP workflow can be divided into the handling of three categories of items: soiled items,
clean items and sterile items.
A.TRUE
B.FALSE - answerA.TRUE (page 3)
The use of good verbal communication skills is the most important and most used skill
for SP techs to provide or obtain info
