CSPT practice exam A Exam Coverage
The CSPT Practice Exam A focuses on
reinforcing sterile compounding
fundamentals, including aseptic technique,
hand hygiene, garbing, and proper PPE use
in cleanroom settings. It highlights
contamination prevention and adherence to
USP <797> guidelines.
It also includes IV preparation, basic
compounding calculations, labeling,
storage, and documentation, with emphasis
on accuracy, regulatory compliance, and
safe handling of sterile medications.
,What is a critical site? An area exposed to air or touch, such as a
vial, needle, or ampule.
What direction does air flow in a From the back of the hood to the front
horizontal laminar airflow hood?
How often is electronic Every 6 months
sampling of viable particles
required to be performed and
documented according to USP
<797> ?
A patient is to receive 1 L of 42ml/hr
D5/0.45 NS with 20 mEq
solution over 24 hours. What is
the flow rate?
,A total of 500 ml of ringer's 62.5 ml/hr
lactate is to be infused over 8
hours; how should it be labeled
on the IV bag?
Prior to preparing a hazardous Two
CSP, how many pair(s) of
powder-free gloves should be
worn by a technician preparing
and IV admixture?
Before compounding a sterile 30 minutes
product, how long must a
laminar airflow hood be on?
, After using a syringe to In a sharps container
compound a sterile product,
where would a pharmacy
technician dispose of it?
How often must a pharmacy Every 12 months
technician who handles
hazardous drugs receive
competency training?
What is the flow rate of 1 L of NS 125 ml/hr
to be over 8 hr?
The CSPT Practice Exam A focuses on
reinforcing sterile compounding
fundamentals, including aseptic technique,
hand hygiene, garbing, and proper PPE use
in cleanroom settings. It highlights
contamination prevention and adherence to
USP <797> guidelines.
It also includes IV preparation, basic
compounding calculations, labeling,
storage, and documentation, with emphasis
on accuracy, regulatory compliance, and
safe handling of sterile medications.
,What is a critical site? An area exposed to air or touch, such as a
vial, needle, or ampule.
What direction does air flow in a From the back of the hood to the front
horizontal laminar airflow hood?
How often is electronic Every 6 months
sampling of viable particles
required to be performed and
documented according to USP
<797> ?
A patient is to receive 1 L of 42ml/hr
D5/0.45 NS with 20 mEq
solution over 24 hours. What is
the flow rate?
,A total of 500 ml of ringer's 62.5 ml/hr
lactate is to be infused over 8
hours; how should it be labeled
on the IV bag?
Prior to preparing a hazardous Two
CSP, how many pair(s) of
powder-free gloves should be
worn by a technician preparing
and IV admixture?
Before compounding a sterile 30 minutes
product, how long must a
laminar airflow hood be on?
, After using a syringe to In a sharps container
compound a sterile product,
where would a pharmacy
technician dispose of it?
How often must a pharmacy Every 12 months
technician who handles
hazardous drugs receive
competency training?
What is the flow rate of 1 L of NS 125 ml/hr
to be over 8 hr?
