CBSPD 2023 Exam Study Questions and Answers

What should the sterilizer access area pressure be? - ANSWER Negative w/10 air exchanges per hour What two steps are involved in decontamination? - ANSWER 1. Manual and/or automated mechanical cleaning 2. application of a thermal or chemical disinfection process Define Cleaning... - ANSWER The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use. nosocomial infections are well documented and caused by... - ANSWER poor or ineffective decontamination of instruments What are Employee hazards in the decontamination process? - ANSWER Technicians work with a large amount of 1) unidentified bioburden 2) wet enviornment 3) handling contaminated sharps 4) must know procedures for proper handling, equipment, cleaning/sterilization agents How do you properly clean a device? - ANSWER follow the device manufacturer's written instructions What is the starting point in sterilization? - ANSWER Cleaning Define decontamination - ANSWER The process of cleaning surgical instruments, patient care devices, and all involved surfaces in order to render areas and items safe for handling and/or further processing What are physical safety hazards? - ANSWER -good body mechanics -correct body techniques and posture for lifting, pushing, pulling, and reaching -should be alert and correct anything that is a potential injury -lifts to lift heavy supplies, available work material, adjustable chairs, padding on sharp edges, correct height tables -proper clothing can prevent injury What is the weakest point of an instrument? - ANSWER Box lock and jaws What does the ABC system stand for? - ANSWER A: large dollar amount items not used frequently B: moderately priced and used frequently C: items w/ low dollar value What is just in time distribution? - ANSWER Items are distributed to department by vendor no need for sterile storage or inventory control. What are specialty/ procedure carts? - ANSWER Carts placed in specific departments based on procedures