Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
(SSLE)
Applicant Guide
General Rules
The examination shall contain recall questions that test knowledge and questions with
scenarios that test other skills (interpretation, analysis, decision making, reasoning and
problem solving).
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What is a test blueprint, and what is its purpose?
A test blueprint is a document that reflects the content of the SSLE. The blueprint is the
plan used for building the SSLE. The purpose of the blueprint is to ensure not including
questions that are not related to what you were taught and to include what you were
expected to learn.
Section Proportions
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Application
References:
Course Curriculum
Additional Reading:
2. The Basics of Sterile Processing (6th. Edition). Nancy Chobin. Sterile Processing
University. LLC New Jersey.
3. Central Service Technical Manual.(7th.Edition). N.Lind; J.D. Ninemeier. International
Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management.
NOTE: This list is intended for use as a study aid only. SCFHS does not intend the list to imply
endorsement of these specific references, nor are the exam questions necessarily taken from these sources.
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SSLE Sample Questions
Q1
A healthcare professional is preparing himself for a patient appointment in his dental clinic and
starting by putting on the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
A. Clinic attire, masks, protective eyewear, washing hands and then donning gloves
B. Washing hands, clinic attire, masks, donning gloves and then protective eyewear
C. Washing hands, donning gloves, clinic attire, masks and then protective eyewear
D. Clinic attire, washing hands, donning gloves, masks and then protective eyewear
Q2
A dentist has just completed surgical extraction of an impacted lower 3rd molar and has
dismissed the patient. The dentist took off his gloves, washed his hands, and made the
appropriate entries on the dental record. He then started to clean the used instruments.
Q3.
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Q4.
Which of the following processes refers to the total destruction of all forms of microbial life
including bacterial spores?
A. Cleaning
B. Decontamination
C. Disinfection
D. Sterilization
Q5.
Which of the following permits the transmission of microbial infections to enter the respiratory
tract via droplet or aerosol?
A. Contact
B. Inhalation
C. Inhalation
D. Injection
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Exam Day
Instructions for examination day :
You will be continuously monitored by video, physical walk-throughs and the observation
window during your test. All testing sessions are video and audio recorded.
You must bring valid (unexpired) and acceptable ID(s) (Saudi ID, Resident ID, or Passport)
and exam schedule printed out to the examination hall, and present it at the registration desk.
Any clothing or jewelry items allowed to be worn in the test room must remain on your
person at all times. Removed clothing or jewelry items must be stored in your locker.
You may not leave the examination hall before thirty minutes have elapsed and always
accompanied by an invigilator if you wish to return.
You must conduct yourself in a civil manner at all times when on the premises of the
testingcenter. Exhibiting abusive behavior towards the Test Center Administrator (TCA), or
any other staff member of the testcenter, may result in legal prosecution.
To protect the privacy of all testers, the TCA can neither confirm nor deny if any
particularindividual is present or scheduled at the test center.
Repeated or lengthy departures from the test room for unscheduled breaks will be reportedby
the TCA.
You must return all materials issued to you by the TCA at the end of your test.
You are required to sign out on the test center roster each time you leave the test room.
Youmust also sign back in and show your ID to the TCA in order tobe re-admitted to the test
room.
Persons not scheduled to take a test are not permitted to wait in the test center.
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Prohibitions
Taking an examination for someone or engaging someone to take an examination for you
giving, receiving, or obtaining unauthorized assistance during the examination or
attempting to do so
Making notes of any kind while in the secure areas of the test center, except on the
writing materials provided at the test center for this purpose
Failing to adhere to any exam policy, procedure, or rule, including instructions of TCA
Verbal or physical harassment of test center staff or other examination staff, or other
disruptive or unprofessional behavior during the registration, scheduling, or examination
process
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Possessing any unauthorized materials, including photographic equipment,
communication or recording devices, and cell phones, in the secure testing areas
Any other electronic communication device, not herein mentioned, are prohibited in the
examination hall irrespective if they are turned off, and no provision will be made to
store them
Any reproduction by any means, including, but not limited to, reconstruction through
memorization, and/or dissemination of copyrighted examination materials by any
means, including the internet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is SSLE graded?
SSLE contains 100 graded multiple-choice questions with the possibility of including 10
unscored items. The final result (pass/fail) is based solely on where your total score falls
in relation to the pass score. A total score equal to or greater than 50% of the total score is
pass.
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