CBSPD EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) A GRADE
a sterilized instrument is opened but not used what
should happen? - correct answer- treat as
contaminated and completely reprocess it
Acrylic nails are... - correct answer- prohibited
because the support the growth of microorganisms
Air should be exhausted where? - correct answer-
directly to the outside not recirculated
Before an instrument is cleaned what must be obtained?
- correct answer- The manufacturer's IFU
Biological monitors contain... - correct answer-
spores geobacillus stearothermophilus
Class five responds to - correct answer- all
critical parameters
,Class three responds to - correct answer- single
parameter respond to one chemical parameter
Decontamination activites should not take place when -
correct answer- clean activities are being
performed (prep, packaging, and sterilization)
Define Cleaning... - correct answer- The
removal of contamination from an item to the extent
necessary for further processing or for the intended use.
Define decontamination - correct 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
Each package ran through sterilizers should be labeled
with what? - correct answer- 1)lot number
2)date
3)cycle number
, Floors and work surfaces should be cleaned? - correct
answer- daily in accordance to the policies and
procedures
Geobacillus steurothermophilus must be incubated at
what temp.? - correct answer- 132 degrees
farenheit
How are liquids sterilized? - correct answer-
only through gravity displacement liquid cycles
How do you properly clean a device? - correct
answer- follow the device manufacturer's written
instructions
How does steam sterilization occur? - correct
answer- by condensation
How far from the floor should medical devices be stored?
- correct answer- 8-10 inches from the floor
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) A GRADE
a sterilized instrument is opened but not used what
should happen? - correct answer- treat as
contaminated and completely reprocess it
Acrylic nails are... - correct answer- prohibited
because the support the growth of microorganisms
Air should be exhausted where? - correct answer-
directly to the outside not recirculated
Before an instrument is cleaned what must be obtained?
- correct answer- The manufacturer's IFU
Biological monitors contain... - correct answer-
spores geobacillus stearothermophilus
Class five responds to - correct answer- all
critical parameters
,Class three responds to - correct answer- single
parameter respond to one chemical parameter
Decontamination activites should not take place when -
correct answer- clean activities are being
performed (prep, packaging, and sterilization)
Define Cleaning... - correct answer- The
removal of contamination from an item to the extent
necessary for further processing or for the intended use.
Define decontamination - correct 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
Each package ran through sterilizers should be labeled
with what? - correct answer- 1)lot number
2)date
3)cycle number
, Floors and work surfaces should be cleaned? - correct
answer- daily in accordance to the policies and
procedures
Geobacillus steurothermophilus must be incubated at
what temp.? - correct answer- 132 degrees
farenheit
How are liquids sterilized? - correct answer-
only through gravity displacement liquid cycles
How do you properly clean a device? - correct
answer- follow the device manufacturer's written
instructions
How does steam sterilization occur? - correct
answer- by condensation
How far from the floor should medical devices be stored?
- correct answer- 8-10 inches from the floor
