CBSP PRACTICE EXAM 2018
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Which of the following best describe the purpose of evenly distributing large sets of instruments? -
ANSWERSExtra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
Which of the following best describes the overall role of the sterile processing area? To provide -
ANSWERSdependable service to enhance patient care
Which of the following government agencies has the responsibility for approving new environmental
disinfectants prior to their being sold to healthcare facilities? - ANSWERSEnvironmental Protection
Agency (EPA)
The function of a ratchet can be checked by - ANSWERSClosing the ratchet on the first click, then tapping
the handle on the worktable
During cycle counts items that have a large dollar value but are not frequently used are classified as -
ANSWERSA items
The science that studies the structure of the body is known as - ANSWERSanatomy
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? - ANSWERSCytoplasm
Which of the following sets would be considered high-risk for special prion processing? -
ANSWERSCraniotomy set
The metacarpals are located in the - ANSWERShands
Microorganisms are measured in - ANSWERSmicrons
,with respect to rigid sterilization container testing; defines the sterilizers ability to sterilize under actual
use conditions? - ANSWERSMaximum-load testing
if you have a fever your temp would be above - ANSWERS98.6 F
which of the following statements is true of a capsulated bacterium? It is - ANSWERSmore resistant to
heat and chemicals
pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? - ANSWERSrespiratory
Ethics is the practice of: - ANSWERSdoing the right thing
A microorganism that is resting and has a hard, shell-like outer covering is called a - ANSWERSspore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following? - ANSWERSPrions
Nails, tissues, and money are example of - ANSWERSfomites
The Zika virus is transmitted by - ANSWERSvectors
In the final step of handwashing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips...... - ANSWERSup
Waterless hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration of alcohol to make them most
effective? - ANSWERS60% - 95%
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems except - ANSWERSdistribution
of horomones
The occupational safety and health administration requires that transport containers for potentially
infectious materials to be - ANSWERSleak-proof
, Flagella helps bacteria to - ANSWERSpropel through liquid media
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is called -
ANSWERScleaning
Which of the following should be cleaned daily? - ANSWERSFloors and work surfaces
Select the following statement that is true about the use of personal protective equipment (ppe) in the
decontamination area - ANSWERSFailure to wear ppe can result in disciplinary action
Before a medical device is cleaned and processed - ANSWERSThe manufacturer's instructions must be
obtained.
Which of the following additional chemicals is recommended when a high-alkaline detergent is used in a
mechanical washer? - ANSWERSNeutralizing acid
Higher alkalinity in water used for cleaning instruments - ANSWERScan increase the chance of corrosion
Which of the following types of organisms is able to survive adverse environmental conditions by
forming spores? - ANSWERSClostridium
A solution with a pH of 3 is considered - ANSWERSacidic
A solution with a pH of 13 is considered - ANSWERSalkaline
Which of the following are major non-living reservoirs of infectious diseases? - ANSWERSSoil and water
Which of the following materials may be affected by the use of high-alkaline detergents? -
ANSWERSAnodized aluminum
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Which of the following best describe the purpose of evenly distributing large sets of instruments? -
ANSWERSExtra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
Which of the following best describes the overall role of the sterile processing area? To provide -
ANSWERSdependable service to enhance patient care
Which of the following government agencies has the responsibility for approving new environmental
disinfectants prior to their being sold to healthcare facilities? - ANSWERSEnvironmental Protection
Agency (EPA)
The function of a ratchet can be checked by - ANSWERSClosing the ratchet on the first click, then tapping
the handle on the worktable
During cycle counts items that have a large dollar value but are not frequently used are classified as -
ANSWERSA items
The science that studies the structure of the body is known as - ANSWERSanatomy
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? - ANSWERSCytoplasm
Which of the following sets would be considered high-risk for special prion processing? -
ANSWERSCraniotomy set
The metacarpals are located in the - ANSWERShands
Microorganisms are measured in - ANSWERSmicrons
,with respect to rigid sterilization container testing; defines the sterilizers ability to sterilize under actual
use conditions? - ANSWERSMaximum-load testing
if you have a fever your temp would be above - ANSWERS98.6 F
which of the following statements is true of a capsulated bacterium? It is - ANSWERSmore resistant to
heat and chemicals
pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? - ANSWERSrespiratory
Ethics is the practice of: - ANSWERSdoing the right thing
A microorganism that is resting and has a hard, shell-like outer covering is called a - ANSWERSspore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following? - ANSWERSPrions
Nails, tissues, and money are example of - ANSWERSfomites
The Zika virus is transmitted by - ANSWERSvectors
In the final step of handwashing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips...... - ANSWERSup
Waterless hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration of alcohol to make them most
effective? - ANSWERS60% - 95%
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems except - ANSWERSdistribution
of horomones
The occupational safety and health administration requires that transport containers for potentially
infectious materials to be - ANSWERSleak-proof
, Flagella helps bacteria to - ANSWERSpropel through liquid media
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is called -
ANSWERScleaning
Which of the following should be cleaned daily? - ANSWERSFloors and work surfaces
Select the following statement that is true about the use of personal protective equipment (ppe) in the
decontamination area - ANSWERSFailure to wear ppe can result in disciplinary action
Before a medical device is cleaned and processed - ANSWERSThe manufacturer's instructions must be
obtained.
Which of the following additional chemicals is recommended when a high-alkaline detergent is used in a
mechanical washer? - ANSWERSNeutralizing acid
Higher alkalinity in water used for cleaning instruments - ANSWERScan increase the chance of corrosion
Which of the following types of organisms is able to survive adverse environmental conditions by
forming spores? - ANSWERSClostridium
A solution with a pH of 3 is considered - ANSWERSacidic
A solution with a pH of 13 is considered - ANSWERSalkaline
Which of the following are major non-living reservoirs of infectious diseases? - ANSWERSSoil and water
Which of the following materials may be affected by the use of high-alkaline detergents? -
ANSWERSAnodized aluminum
