CBSPD STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION EXAM STUDY GUIDE CHAPTERS
1-23 (FINAL EXAM 2023)
Biological Indicator - ANSWER Uses bacillus atrophaeus for testing EtO
Descaler - ANSWER Used to remove white, hard to remove substances on sinks
and cleaning equipment
The Joint Commission - ANSWER Requires healthcare facilities to establish &
maintain standards for preventative maintenance
Geobacillus stearothermophilus - ANSWER Microorganism used to biologically
monitor steam & dry heat sterilizers
Spaulding Theory - ANSWER Any equipment introduced to blood or sterile areas is
a critical device, requiring the highest level of disinfection
Ergonomic injury - ANSWER Risk factor for people who do repetitive or physical
work
ovum - ANSWER Female sex cell
fascia - ANSWER a band or sheet of fibrous connective tissue that covers, supports,
and separates muscle
PCA - ANSWER patient controlled analgesia; automatic administration of pain
medication
VATS-Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery - ANSWER Endoscopic instrument to
access chest, lung or thoracic cavity
Water softener - ANSWER Removes calcium & magnesium
Aerobic bacteria - ANSWER Bacteria that require oxygen for survival
Anaerobic bacteria - ANSWER bacteria that do not require oxygen to survive
Gram-negative bacteria - ANSWER Have outer membrane that won't retain purple
stain; will turn pink
Gram-positive bacteria - ANSWER Don't have outer membrane; will retain purple
stain
CERTIFICATION EXAM STUDY GUIDE CHAPTERS
1-23 (FINAL EXAM 2023)
Biological Indicator - ANSWER Uses bacillus atrophaeus for testing EtO
Descaler - ANSWER Used to remove white, hard to remove substances on sinks
and cleaning equipment
The Joint Commission - ANSWER Requires healthcare facilities to establish &
maintain standards for preventative maintenance
Geobacillus stearothermophilus - ANSWER Microorganism used to biologically
monitor steam & dry heat sterilizers
Spaulding Theory - ANSWER Any equipment introduced to blood or sterile areas is
a critical device, requiring the highest level of disinfection
Ergonomic injury - ANSWER Risk factor for people who do repetitive or physical
work
ovum - ANSWER Female sex cell
fascia - ANSWER a band or sheet of fibrous connective tissue that covers, supports,
and separates muscle
PCA - ANSWER patient controlled analgesia; automatic administration of pain
medication
VATS-Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery - ANSWER Endoscopic instrument to
access chest, lung or thoracic cavity
Water softener - ANSWER Removes calcium & magnesium
Aerobic bacteria - ANSWER Bacteria that require oxygen for survival
Anaerobic bacteria - ANSWER bacteria that do not require oxygen to survive
Gram-negative bacteria - ANSWER Have outer membrane that won't retain purple
stain; will turn pink
Gram-positive bacteria - ANSWER Don't have outer membrane; will retain purple
stain
