CBSPD PRACTICE EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
A cleaning agent that lowers surface tension to dislodge
or dissolve soils is called - correct answer-
detergent
A colonscope is typically used to perform precedures
involving the - correct answer- large intestine
A healthcare-acquired infection is generally called what
type of infection?
- Disease-causing
- Antibiotic resistant
- Contagious
- Nosocomial - correct answer- Nosocomial
A solution having a pH of 9 is - correct answer-
alkaline
,A storage cabinet for endoscopes should be - correct
answer- well ventilated
According to Earl Spaulding, devices that come in contact
with intact mucous membranes during use are classified
as :
- Sterile
- Semicritical
- Critical
- Noncritical - correct answer- Semicritical
According to Spaulding's classification of medical devices,
a semicritical item requires
which of the following?
- High-level disinfection
- Sanitization
- Low-level disinfection
- Sterilization - correct answer- High level
disinfection
, Automated endoscope reprocessors are used because
they: - correct answer- provide standardized
cleaning of interior and exterior surfaces of the
endoscope
Compliance with OSHA regulations is :
- Optional
- Required by law
- Only required during unsafe practices
- Recommended whenever there is time - correct
answer- Required by law
Delays in reprocessing endoscopes may result in the
formation of biofilms and dried soil on/in the
endoscopes?
- true
- false - correct answer- true
Environmental disinfectants should never bu used on :
- Items that contact the patient
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
A cleaning agent that lowers surface tension to dislodge
or dissolve soils is called - correct answer-
detergent
A colonscope is typically used to perform precedures
involving the - correct answer- large intestine
A healthcare-acquired infection is generally called what
type of infection?
- Disease-causing
- Antibiotic resistant
- Contagious
- Nosocomial - correct answer- Nosocomial
A solution having a pH of 9 is - correct answer-
alkaline
,A storage cabinet for endoscopes should be - correct
answer- well ventilated
According to Earl Spaulding, devices that come in contact
with intact mucous membranes during use are classified
as :
- Sterile
- Semicritical
- Critical
- Noncritical - correct answer- Semicritical
According to Spaulding's classification of medical devices,
a semicritical item requires
which of the following?
- High-level disinfection
- Sanitization
- Low-level disinfection
- Sterilization - correct answer- High level
disinfection
, Automated endoscope reprocessors are used because
they: - correct answer- provide standardized
cleaning of interior and exterior surfaces of the
endoscope
Compliance with OSHA regulations is :
- Optional
- Required by law
- Only required during unsafe practices
- Recommended whenever there is time - correct
answer- Required by law
Delays in reprocessing endoscopes may result in the
formation of biofilms and dried soil on/in the
endoscopes?
- true
- false - correct answer- true
Environmental disinfectants should never bu used on :
- Items that contact the patient
