CBSPD Tech Quiz Chapter
5-Decontamination Questions with
complete solution
According to AAMI, "The removal of contamination from an item to the extent
necessary for further processing or for the intended use" defines:
A. Cleaning
B. Sterilization
C. Disinfection
D. Decontamination - ANSWER-A. Cleaning
According to OSHA, the use of physical or chemical means to inactivate
bloodborne pathogens from a surface is known as:
A. Cleaning
B. Sterilizing
C. Disinfection
D. Decontamination - ANSWER-D. Decontamination
What is the first step in the decontamination process?
A. Manual and/or automated, mechanical cleaning
B. Soaking in a disinfecting solution
C. Application of a disinfectant
D. Placing into the sterilizer - ANSWER-A. Manual and/or automated, mechanical
cleaning
Microorganisms on contaminated items are referred to as:
A. Antagonists
B. Contaminants
C. Bioburden
, D. Infection - ANSWER-C. Bioburden
Which of the following terms refer to disease-producing microorganisms?
A. Pyrogen
B. Pathogen
C. Biofilm
D. Bioburden - ANSWER-A. Pyrogen
The number of air exchanges in the decontamination area should be:
A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25 - ANSWER-A. 10
The ventilation system in the decontamination area must be maintained at:
A. Positive Pressure
B. Neutral Pressure
C. Flexible Pressure
D. Negative Pressure - ANSWER-D. Negative Pressure
OSHA recommends that contaminated scrub attire be:
A. Laundered at the laundromat
B. Laundered at home by the employee
C. Laundered by the facility
D. Thrown away - ANSWER-C. Laundered by the facility
When a new medical device is purchased and received into SPD, what
information must the technician have before processing it?
A. Hand-wash the device in an enzymatic solution
B. Clean the device in the ultrasonic cleaner
C. Ask the rep for verbal instructions
5-Decontamination Questions with
complete solution
According to AAMI, "The removal of contamination from an item to the extent
necessary for further processing or for the intended use" defines:
A. Cleaning
B. Sterilization
C. Disinfection
D. Decontamination - ANSWER-A. Cleaning
According to OSHA, the use of physical or chemical means to inactivate
bloodborne pathogens from a surface is known as:
A. Cleaning
B. Sterilizing
C. Disinfection
D. Decontamination - ANSWER-D. Decontamination
What is the first step in the decontamination process?
A. Manual and/or automated, mechanical cleaning
B. Soaking in a disinfecting solution
C. Application of a disinfectant
D. Placing into the sterilizer - ANSWER-A. Manual and/or automated, mechanical
cleaning
Microorganisms on contaminated items are referred to as:
A. Antagonists
B. Contaminants
C. Bioburden
, D. Infection - ANSWER-C. Bioburden
Which of the following terms refer to disease-producing microorganisms?
A. Pyrogen
B. Pathogen
C. Biofilm
D. Bioburden - ANSWER-A. Pyrogen
The number of air exchanges in the decontamination area should be:
A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25 - ANSWER-A. 10
The ventilation system in the decontamination area must be maintained at:
A. Positive Pressure
B. Neutral Pressure
C. Flexible Pressure
D. Negative Pressure - ANSWER-D. Negative Pressure
OSHA recommends that contaminated scrub attire be:
A. Laundered at the laundromat
B. Laundered at home by the employee
C. Laundered by the facility
D. Thrown away - ANSWER-C. Laundered by the facility
When a new medical device is purchased and received into SPD, what
information must the technician have before processing it?
A. Hand-wash the device in an enzymatic solution
B. Clean the device in the ultrasonic cleaner
C. Ask the rep for verbal instructions
