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CBSPD FINAL EXAM PRACTICE/ CBSPD FINAL
TEST RECENT AND COMPLETE VERSION ALL
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT AND REVISED
ANSWERS/ BEST GRADED A+
Why is it Important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? - ANSWER:
Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry.
Which of the following best describes the overall role of the CS/SPD? -
ANSWER: To provide dependable service to enhance patient care.
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental
disinfectants? - ANSWER: EPA
The function of a ratchet can be checked by? - ANSWER: Closing the ratchet on
the first click, then tapping the handle on the worktable.
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are not used
frequently are classified as? - ANSWER: Class A
Anatomy is the science that deals with the ? Of the body parts? - ANSWER:
Structure
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? - ANSWER:
cytoplasm
Which of the following sets are considered high-risk for special prion processing? -
ANSWER: Craniotomy Set
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The metacarpals are located in the? - ANSWER: Hands
Microorganisms are measured in? - ANSWER: Microns
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the
sterilizes ability to sterilize under actual use conditions? - ANSWER: Maximum-
load testing
What is the ideal human body temperature? - ANSWER: 98.6 degrees F
What may be the cause of a blue stain Ima scope in Orthophthaldehyde? -
ANSWER: Improper cleaning
Which of the following is true of a capsule? - ANSWER: It is resistant to heat and
chemicals.
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? - ANSWER: Respiratory
Ethics is the practice of: - ANSWER: Doing the right thing.
A microorganism that is resting and has a hard, shell like outer covering is called a
? - ANSWER: Spore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following? - ANSWER:
Prions?
Nails, tissues, and money are examples of ? - ANSWER: Fomites
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The Zika virus is transmitted by ? - ANSWER: Vectors
In the final step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips
facing ? - ANSWER: Up.
Waterless hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration f alcohol to
make them nose effective? - ANSWER: 65%-95%
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems except? -
ANSWER: Distribution of hormones
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be ? -
ANSWER: Leakproof
Flagella helps bacteria to ? - ANSWER: Propel through liquid medium
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further
processing is called? - ANSWER: Cleaning
Ventilation in the decontamination area should be ? - ANSWER: Negative
pressure with 10 air exchanges per hour.
Which of the following should be cleaned daily? - ANSWER: Floors and work
surfaces.
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of PPE in the
decontamination area? - ANSWER: Failure to wear PPE can result in a
disciplinary action.
Before a medical device is cleaned and processed? - ANSWER: The
manufacturers instructions must be obtained.
Which of the following additional chemicals is recommended when a high-alkaline
detergent is used in a mechanical washer ? - ANSWER: Neutralizing Acid
Which of the following types of organisms is able to survive adverse environment
conditions by forming spores? - ANSWER: Clostrudium
The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as ? - ANSWER: pH
Barrier precautions, hand washing and sharps precautions come under the umbrella
of ? - ANSWER: Standard precautions
A solution with a pH level of 3 is considered ? - ANSWER: Acidic
A solution having a pH of 13 is ? - ANSWER: Alkaline
Which of the following are major non living reservoirs of infectious diseases? -
ANSWER: Soil and water
Alkaline detergents are best for mechanical washers because of ? - ANSWER: A
lack of friction in washing
CBSPD FINAL EXAM PRACTICE/ CBSPD FINAL
TEST RECENT AND COMPLETE VERSION ALL
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT AND REVISED
ANSWERS/ BEST GRADED A+
Why is it Important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? - ANSWER:
Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry.
Which of the following best describes the overall role of the CS/SPD? -
ANSWER: To provide dependable service to enhance patient care.
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental
disinfectants? - ANSWER: EPA
The function of a ratchet can be checked by? - ANSWER: Closing the ratchet on
the first click, then tapping the handle on the worktable.
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are not used
frequently are classified as? - ANSWER: Class A
Anatomy is the science that deals with the ? Of the body parts? - ANSWER:
Structure
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? - ANSWER:
cytoplasm
Which of the following sets are considered high-risk for special prion processing? -
ANSWER: Craniotomy Set
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The metacarpals are located in the? - ANSWER: Hands
Microorganisms are measured in? - ANSWER: Microns
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the
sterilizes ability to sterilize under actual use conditions? - ANSWER: Maximum-
load testing
What is the ideal human body temperature? - ANSWER: 98.6 degrees F
What may be the cause of a blue stain Ima scope in Orthophthaldehyde? -
ANSWER: Improper cleaning
Which of the following is true of a capsule? - ANSWER: It is resistant to heat and
chemicals.
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? - ANSWER: Respiratory
Ethics is the practice of: - ANSWER: Doing the right thing.
A microorganism that is resting and has a hard, shell like outer covering is called a
? - ANSWER: Spore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following? - ANSWER:
Prions?
Nails, tissues, and money are examples of ? - ANSWER: Fomites
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The Zika virus is transmitted by ? - ANSWER: Vectors
In the final step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips
facing ? - ANSWER: Up.
Waterless hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration f alcohol to
make them nose effective? - ANSWER: 65%-95%
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems except? -
ANSWER: Distribution of hormones
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be ? -
ANSWER: Leakproof
Flagella helps bacteria to ? - ANSWER: Propel through liquid medium
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further
processing is called? - ANSWER: Cleaning
Ventilation in the decontamination area should be ? - ANSWER: Negative
pressure with 10 air exchanges per hour.
Which of the following should be cleaned daily? - ANSWER: Floors and work
surfaces.
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of PPE in the
decontamination area? - ANSWER: Failure to wear PPE can result in a
disciplinary action.
Before a medical device is cleaned and processed? - ANSWER: The
manufacturers instructions must be obtained.
Which of the following additional chemicals is recommended when a high-alkaline
detergent is used in a mechanical washer ? - ANSWER: Neutralizing Acid
Which of the following types of organisms is able to survive adverse environment
conditions by forming spores? - ANSWER: Clostrudium
The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as ? - ANSWER: pH
Barrier precautions, hand washing and sharps precautions come under the umbrella
of ? - ANSWER: Standard precautions
A solution with a pH level of 3 is considered ? - ANSWER: Acidic
A solution having a pH of 13 is ? - ANSWER: Alkaline
Which of the following are major non living reservoirs of infectious diseases? -
ANSWER: Soil and water
Alkaline detergents are best for mechanical washers because of ? - ANSWER: A
lack of friction in washing
