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CBSPD STERILIZATION - CERTIFICATION EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++ 2025/2026
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Steam Using Gravity Denatures microorganism proteins
Displacement: Method
of Killing
Steam Using Gravity Combination of steam and ambient air
Displacement: Sterilant
Used
Steam Using Gravity Steam displaces the air, and forces it out of the
Displacement: How do drain vent. Steam then comes in direct
steam and ambient are contact with items
sterilize?
Steam Using Gravity 1. Time
Displacement: 2. Temperature
Parameters (3) 3. Pressure
Steam Using Gravity 1. 30 min, 250°F, 15 psi
Displacement: Common 2. 15-25 min, 275°F, 27 psi
cycle times (3) 3. 10 min, 275°F, 30 psi
Steam Using Gravity 1. Critical items that are heat and moisture resistant
Displacement: Items that 2. Semi-critical items that are heat and moisture resistant
CAN be sterilized 3. Sharps Containers
Steam Using Gravity Heat and moisture sensitive materials
Displacement: Items that
CANNOT be sterilized
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Steam Using Gravity Geobacillus Stearothermophilus
Displacement:
Biological Indicator
Steam Using Dynamic Denatures microorganism proteins
Air Removal: Method of
Killing
Steam Using Dynamic 1. Combination of steam and ambient air
Air Removal: Sterilants 2. Prevacuum Sterilizers
Used (3) 3. (SFPP) Steam-flush pressure-pulse sterilizers
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