CBSPD: CHAPTER 10: STERILIZATION EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS ANSWERED, 2026
The process by which all forms of microbial life are destroyed is
......ANSWER......Sterilzation
The sterilizer's heat-sensing thermometer is located in the:
......ANSWER......Drain line
In non-tabletop steam sterilizers, where are PCDs placed to present the
greatest challenge? ......ANSWER......Over drain
The 3 parameters for steam sterilization are ......ANSWER......Steam
pressure, time, temperature
Which of the following is the minimum exposure time for wrapped
goods in a prevac steam cycle at 275 deg F? ......ANSWER......3 min
IUSS is appropriate when ......ANSWER......One of a kind instrument is
dropped
For sterilization to occur, steam must: ......ANSWER......Make direct
contact with all surfaces
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, Which step should be taken when a wet pack is noticed while unloading
the sterilizer? ......ANSWER......Reprocess the item
Which method of sterilization is used to sterilize liquids?
......ANSWER......Gravity steam
For sterilization, paper-plastic peel packages should be placed:
......ANSWER......On their edge
In a mixed load of textile and metal goods, the textile packs should be
placed ......ANSWER......On top rack
Stacking of rigid sterilization containers on the autoclave rack is
permitted when: ......ANSWER......The manufacturer provides technical
data stating that is is acceptable
What is used to verify that the sterilizer air removal mechanism is
functioning properly? ......ANSWER......Bowie-Dick test
Which of the following monitor methods verifies that conditions Within
the load were adequate to kill bacterial spores?
......ANSWER......Biological
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COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS ANSWERED, 2026
The process by which all forms of microbial life are destroyed is
......ANSWER......Sterilzation
The sterilizer's heat-sensing thermometer is located in the:
......ANSWER......Drain line
In non-tabletop steam sterilizers, where are PCDs placed to present the
greatest challenge? ......ANSWER......Over drain
The 3 parameters for steam sterilization are ......ANSWER......Steam
pressure, time, temperature
Which of the following is the minimum exposure time for wrapped
goods in a prevac steam cycle at 275 deg F? ......ANSWER......3 min
IUSS is appropriate when ......ANSWER......One of a kind instrument is
dropped
For sterilization to occur, steam must: ......ANSWER......Make direct
contact with all surfaces
pg. 1
, Which step should be taken when a wet pack is noticed while unloading
the sterilizer? ......ANSWER......Reprocess the item
Which method of sterilization is used to sterilize liquids?
......ANSWER......Gravity steam
For sterilization, paper-plastic peel packages should be placed:
......ANSWER......On their edge
In a mixed load of textile and metal goods, the textile packs should be
placed ......ANSWER......On top rack
Stacking of rigid sterilization containers on the autoclave rack is
permitted when: ......ANSWER......The manufacturer provides technical
data stating that is is acceptable
What is used to verify that the sterilizer air removal mechanism is
functioning properly? ......ANSWER......Bowie-Dick test
Which of the following monitor methods verifies that conditions Within
the load were adequate to kill bacterial spores?
......ANSWER......Biological
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