CBSPD Sterilization - Certification Exam
Review questions and answers
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Method of Killing - answer-Denatures
microorganism proteins
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Sterilant Used - answer-Combination of
steam and ambient air
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: How do steam and ambient are sterilize? -
answer-Steam displaces the air, and forces it out of the drain vent. Steam then
comes in direct contact with items
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Parameters (3) - answer-1. Time
2. Temperature
3. Pressure
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Common cycle times (3) - answer-1. 30 min,
250°F, 15 psi
2. 15-25 min, 275°F, 27 psi
3. 10 min, 275°F, 30 psi
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Items that CAN be sterilized - answer-1.
Critical items that are heat and moisture resistant
2. Semi-critical items that are heat and moisture resistant
3. Sharps Containers
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Items that CANNOT be sterilized -
answer-Heat and moisture sensitive materials
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Biological Indicator - answer-Geobacillus
Stearothermophilus
, Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Method of Killing - answer-Denatures
microorganism proteins
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Sterilants Used (3) - answer-1. Combination
of steam and ambient air
2. Prevacuum Sterilizers
3. (SFPP) Steam-flush pressure-pulse sterilizers
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Parameters (3) - answer-1. Time
2. Temperature
3. Pressure
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Common Cycle Times (2) - answer-1. 4 min,
270°F, 28-30 psi
2. 3 min, 275°F, 28-30 psi
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Items that CAN be sterilized - answer-1.
Critical items that are heat and moisture resistant
2. Semi-critical items that are heat and moisture resistant
3. Sharps Containers
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Items that CANNOT be sterilized -
answer-Heat and moisture sensitive items
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Biological Indicator - answer-Geobacillus
Stearothermophilus
EO: Method of Killing - answer-Alkylation: interferes with microorganism
metabolism
EO: Sterilants Used (2) - answer-1. 100% EO (undiluted) - common
2. EO Mixtures (contains HCFC and CO2) - uncommon
EO: Parameters (5) - answer-1. Time
2. Temperature
3. Pressure
4. Humidity
Review questions and answers
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Method of Killing - answer-Denatures
microorganism proteins
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Sterilant Used - answer-Combination of
steam and ambient air
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: How do steam and ambient are sterilize? -
answer-Steam displaces the air, and forces it out of the drain vent. Steam then
comes in direct contact with items
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Parameters (3) - answer-1. Time
2. Temperature
3. Pressure
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Common cycle times (3) - answer-1. 30 min,
250°F, 15 psi
2. 15-25 min, 275°F, 27 psi
3. 10 min, 275°F, 30 psi
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Items that CAN be sterilized - answer-1.
Critical items that are heat and moisture resistant
2. Semi-critical items that are heat and moisture resistant
3. Sharps Containers
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Items that CANNOT be sterilized -
answer-Heat and moisture sensitive materials
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Biological Indicator - answer-Geobacillus
Stearothermophilus
, Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Method of Killing - answer-Denatures
microorganism proteins
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Sterilants Used (3) - answer-1. Combination
of steam and ambient air
2. Prevacuum Sterilizers
3. (SFPP) Steam-flush pressure-pulse sterilizers
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Parameters (3) - answer-1. Time
2. Temperature
3. Pressure
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Common Cycle Times (2) - answer-1. 4 min,
270°F, 28-30 psi
2. 3 min, 275°F, 28-30 psi
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Items that CAN be sterilized - answer-1.
Critical items that are heat and moisture resistant
2. Semi-critical items that are heat and moisture resistant
3. Sharps Containers
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Items that CANNOT be sterilized -
answer-Heat and moisture sensitive items
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Biological Indicator - answer-Geobacillus
Stearothermophilus
EO: Method of Killing - answer-Alkylation: interferes with microorganism
metabolism
EO: Sterilants Used (2) - answer-1. 100% EO (undiluted) - common
2. EO Mixtures (contains HCFC and CO2) - uncommon
EO: Parameters (5) - answer-1. Time
2. Temperature
3. Pressure
4. Humidity
