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CBSPD EXAM GUIDE/ CBSPD EXAM PRACTICE
MOST RECENT AND COMPLETE VERSION ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS/ BEST
GRADED A+
What is the first step in the decon process? - ANSWER: Cleaning with detergent.
According to OSHA, what means are used to inactivate blood borne pathogens? -
ANSWER: Disinfection
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further
processing or for intended use is defined as: - ANSWER: Decontamination
Micro organisms on contaminated items are generally referred to as: - ANSWER:
Bio burdens
Why is there an even distribution of large instruments? - ANSWER: To avoid
extra condensation and difficulty drying.
Which describes the overall role of the CS/SPD? - ANSWER: To provide
dependable services to enhance patient care.
Which government agency regulates environmental disinfectants? - ANSWER:
EPA-Environmental Protection Agency
Medical grade kraft paper is NOT used in which type of sterilization? - ANSWER:
Low temp gas plasma (Sterrad)
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During cycle counts, items that have a high dollar value but not frequently used are
which classification ? - ANSWER: Classification A
Anatomy is the science that deals with___of body parts? - ANSWER: Structure
(morphology)
What transports molecules within the cell? - ANSWER: Cytoplasm
A micro-organism that is resting and has a hard., shell-like outer covering is called
- ANSWER: Spore
What instrument set would be considered high risk for stop special prion
processing? - ANSWER: Craniotomy
Micro-organisms are measured in? - ANSWER: Microns
What testing method is used to sterilize under actual conditions? - ANSWER:
Small load testing
What is resistant to heat and chemicals? - ANSWER: A capsule
What are fomites? - ANSWER: Inanimate objects that can act as intermediates in
infectious disease transmission.
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by? - ANSWER: Prions (CJD)
How is cholera transmitted? - ANSWER: Contaminated water or food
CBSPD EXAM GUIDE/ CBSPD EXAM PRACTICE
MOST RECENT AND COMPLETE VERSION ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS/ BEST
GRADED A+
What is the first step in the decon process? - ANSWER: Cleaning with detergent.
According to OSHA, what means are used to inactivate blood borne pathogens? -
ANSWER: Disinfection
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further
processing or for intended use is defined as: - ANSWER: Decontamination
Micro organisms on contaminated items are generally referred to as: - ANSWER:
Bio burdens
Why is there an even distribution of large instruments? - ANSWER: To avoid
extra condensation and difficulty drying.
Which describes the overall role of the CS/SPD? - ANSWER: To provide
dependable services to enhance patient care.
Which government agency regulates environmental disinfectants? - ANSWER:
EPA-Environmental Protection Agency
Medical grade kraft paper is NOT used in which type of sterilization? - ANSWER:
Low temp gas plasma (Sterrad)
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During cycle counts, items that have a high dollar value but not frequently used are
which classification ? - ANSWER: Classification A
Anatomy is the science that deals with___of body parts? - ANSWER: Structure
(morphology)
What transports molecules within the cell? - ANSWER: Cytoplasm
A micro-organism that is resting and has a hard., shell-like outer covering is called
- ANSWER: Spore
What instrument set would be considered high risk for stop special prion
processing? - ANSWER: Craniotomy
Micro-organisms are measured in? - ANSWER: Microns
What testing method is used to sterilize under actual conditions? - ANSWER:
Small load testing
What is resistant to heat and chemicals? - ANSWER: A capsule
What are fomites? - ANSWER: Inanimate objects that can act as intermediates in
infectious disease transmission.
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by? - ANSWER: Prions (CJD)
How is cholera transmitted? - ANSWER: Contaminated water or food
