CBSPD Technician Certification Exam
Study Terms Questions and answers
Bacillus stearothermophilus - ANSWER-An organisms that a is commonly used
as an indicator organism for the appropriate functioning of autoclaves because it
grows at 56°C
Bacillus atrophaeus - ANSWER-spore used to monitor EtO and dry heat
sterilization efficacy
Bacteria - ANSWER-(microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral
or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission
Bacteriocidal - ANSWER-agent that kills bacteria
Bacteriostatic - ANSWER-inhibits growth of bacteria
Bioburden - ANSWER-The number of viable organisms in or on an object or
surface or the organic material on a surface or object before decontamination or
sterilization.
Biological indicator - ANSWER-A quality control mechanism used in the process
of sterilization. It consists of a closed system containing harmless, spore-forming
bacteria that can be rapidly cultured after the sterilization process.
Biological Monitor - ANSWER-Verifies sterilization by confirming that all
spore-forming microorganisms have been destroyed
biopsy - ANSWER-the removal of living tissue from the body for diagnostic
examination
Study Terms Questions and answers
Bacillus stearothermophilus - ANSWER-An organisms that a is commonly used
as an indicator organism for the appropriate functioning of autoclaves because it
grows at 56°C
Bacillus atrophaeus - ANSWER-spore used to monitor EtO and dry heat
sterilization efficacy
Bacteria - ANSWER-(microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral
or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission
Bacteriocidal - ANSWER-agent that kills bacteria
Bacteriostatic - ANSWER-inhibits growth of bacteria
Bioburden - ANSWER-The number of viable organisms in or on an object or
surface or the organic material on a surface or object before decontamination or
sterilization.
Biological indicator - ANSWER-A quality control mechanism used in the process
of sterilization. It consists of a closed system containing harmless, spore-forming
bacteria that can be rapidly cultured after the sterilization process.
Biological Monitor - ANSWER-Verifies sterilization by confirming that all
spore-forming microorganisms have been destroyed
biopsy - ANSWER-the removal of living tissue from the body for diagnostic
examination
