CSPT practice exam A ACTUAL VERIFIED EXAM
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When compounding a hazardous medication for injection,
what PEC would be used? - Answer-A biologic safety
cabinet
Which of the following is used to remove water-soluble
residues found in the sterile compounding area?
USP purified water
IPA 70%
IPA 95%
Clorox - Answer-USP purified water
How quickly must a multidose container be used after
opening it? - Answer-28 days
What is a universal precaution? - Answer-An infection
control principle that requires a health care provider to
treat human blood as infectious.
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Which of the following medications is an example of
hazardous waste?
heparin
hydrocodone
insulin
epinephrine - Answer-epinephrine
Gentamicin 120mg in 100ml D5W is administers over 30
min every 8 hours with a 10 drop kit. What will be the rate
be? - Answer-33gtts/min
What volume does a small-volume parenteral contain? -
Answer-100 ml or less
Why is a gauze swab used when opening a glass ampule?
- Answer-To protect your hands from cuts
What should be done when preparing a prescription for
etoposide? - Answer-Prepare it in a biological safety
cabinet
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What part of the laminar flow hood is responsible for
removing contaminants? - Answer-HEPA filter
An IV bag is being infused at a rate of 80ml/hour for 5 1/2
hours. What volume has the patient received? - Answer-
440 ml
Which is the minimum number of air changes per hour in
the buffer area ? - Answer-30
What would be the infusion rate for 50mg/ml magnesium
sulfate solution to provide 1.2 g/hr? - Answer-24ml/hr
A patient is to receive 1 L of D5/0.45 NS with 20 mEq
solution over 24 hours. What is the flow rate? - Answer-
42ml/hr
What is a critical site? - Answer-An area exposed to air or
touch, such as a vial, needle, or ampule.
What direction does air flow in a horizontal laminar airflow
hood? - Answer-From the back of the hood to the front