CBSPD EXAM (updated
2026) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What should the sterilizer access area pressure be? - ANSWER-Negative w/10 air
exchanges per hour
What two steps are involved in decontamination? - ANSWER-1. Manual and/or
automated mechanical cleaning
2. application of a thermal or chemical disinfection process
Define Cleaning... - ANSWER-The removal of contamination from an item to the
extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use.
nosocomial infections are well documented and caused by... - ANSWER-poor or
ineffective decontamination of instruments
,What are Employee hazards in the decontamination process? - ANSWER-
Technicians work with a large amount of 1) unidentified bioburden 2) wet
enviornment 3) handling contaminated sharps 4) must know procedures for
proper handling, equipment, cleaning/sterilization agents
How do you properly clean a device? - ANSWER-follow the device manufacturer's
written instructions
What is the starting point in sterilization? - ANSWER-Cleaning
Define decontamination - ANSWER-The process of cleaning surgical instruments,
patient care devices, and all involved surfaces in order to render areas and items
safe for handling and/or further processing
What are physical safety hazards? - ANSWER--good body mechanics -correct body
techniques and posture for lifting, pushing, pulling, and reaching -should be alert
and correct anything that is a potential injury -lifts to lift heavy supplies, available
work material, adjustable chairs, padding on sharp edges, correct height tables -
proper clothing can prevent injury
What is the weakest point of an instrument? - ANSWER-Box lock and jaws
What does the ABC system stand for? - ANSWER-A: large dollar amount items not
used frequently
B: moderately priced and used frequently
C: items w/ low dollar value
, What is just in time distribution? - ANSWER-Items are distributed to department
by vendor no need for sterile storage or inventory control.
What are specialty/ procedure carts? - ANSWER-Carts placed in specific
departments based on procedures
personalized to needs of departments easily accessible.
What is case cart distribution? - ANSWER-visually in specialty areas case carts are
delivered to department case cart is specialized to departments needs
What is the exchange cart distribution? - ANSWER-Two identical carts are made
one is out in the department and other stays in SPD
What is par level distribution? - ANSWER-There is fixed inventory and when items
become low they are replenished from the stockroom per department/specialty
What is demand distribution? - ANSWER-An instrument/cart must be ordered in
order to get it
What are the most common distribution systems? - ANSWER-1) demand 2)par-
level 3)Exchange 4)case carts 5) Specialty 6) Just in time
What is the air pressure of the sterile storage area? - ANSWER-positive air flows
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2026) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What should the sterilizer access area pressure be? - ANSWER-Negative w/10 air
exchanges per hour
What two steps are involved in decontamination? - ANSWER-1. Manual and/or
automated mechanical cleaning
2. application of a thermal or chemical disinfection process
Define Cleaning... - ANSWER-The removal of contamination from an item to the
extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use.
nosocomial infections are well documented and caused by... - ANSWER-poor or
ineffective decontamination of instruments
,What are Employee hazards in the decontamination process? - ANSWER-
Technicians work with a large amount of 1) unidentified bioburden 2) wet
enviornment 3) handling contaminated sharps 4) must know procedures for
proper handling, equipment, cleaning/sterilization agents
How do you properly clean a device? - ANSWER-follow the device manufacturer's
written instructions
What is the starting point in sterilization? - ANSWER-Cleaning
Define decontamination - ANSWER-The process of cleaning surgical instruments,
patient care devices, and all involved surfaces in order to render areas and items
safe for handling and/or further processing
What are physical safety hazards? - ANSWER--good body mechanics -correct body
techniques and posture for lifting, pushing, pulling, and reaching -should be alert
and correct anything that is a potential injury -lifts to lift heavy supplies, available
work material, adjustable chairs, padding on sharp edges, correct height tables -
proper clothing can prevent injury
What is the weakest point of an instrument? - ANSWER-Box lock and jaws
What does the ABC system stand for? - ANSWER-A: large dollar amount items not
used frequently
B: moderately priced and used frequently
C: items w/ low dollar value
, What is just in time distribution? - ANSWER-Items are distributed to department
by vendor no need for sterile storage or inventory control.
What are specialty/ procedure carts? - ANSWER-Carts placed in specific
departments based on procedures
personalized to needs of departments easily accessible.
What is case cart distribution? - ANSWER-visually in specialty areas case carts are
delivered to department case cart is specialized to departments needs
What is the exchange cart distribution? - ANSWER-Two identical carts are made
one is out in the department and other stays in SPD
What is par level distribution? - ANSWER-There is fixed inventory and when items
become low they are replenished from the stockroom per department/specialty
What is demand distribution? - ANSWER-An instrument/cart must be ordered in
order to get it
What are the most common distribution systems? - ANSWER-1) demand 2)par-
level 3)Exchange 4)case carts 5) Specialty 6) Just in time
What is the air pressure of the sterile storage area? - ANSWER-positive air flows
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