CBSPD Multi-choice A+ Solutions
Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? A. Extra condensation
will make the set more difficult to dry B. It came help with storage C. Easier to carry D.
None of the above - ANS-A. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
Which of the following best describe the overall role of the CB/SPD A. To help Nurse
prepare for patients B. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care C.
Specialized portable devices D. None of the above - ANS-B. To provide dependable
service to enhance patient care
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? A.
FDA B. OSHA C. EPA D. CDC - ANS-C. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Medical-grade kraft paper cannot be used with which of the following sterilization
processes? A. Low temperature gas plasma B. Flash heat C. High temperature gas
plasma D. Dry heat - ANS-A. Low temperature gas plasma
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are not used frequently are
classified as: A. B:items B. C:items C. A:items D. Z:items - ANS-C. A:Items that have a
large dollar value but are not used frequently.
Anatomy is the science that deals with the _________ of body parts. A. Role B.
Structure C. Concept D. Alignment - ANS-B. Structure
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? A. Cilia B. Flagella C.
Nucleus D. Cytoplasm - ANS-D. Cytoplasm
Which of the following sets would be considered high-risk for special prion processing?
A. Open heart set B. Laparotomy set C. Abdominal set D. Craniotomy - ANS-D.
Craniotomy Set
Which of the following organs produces bile? A. Gallbladder B. Pancreas C. Stomach D.
Liver - ANS-D. Liver
Microorganisms are measured in: A. Microns B. Feet C. Millimeters D. Nano-meters -
ANS-A. Microns
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizer's
,ability to sterilize under actual use conditions? A. Full-load testing B. Maximum-load
testing C. Overload testing D. Load testing - ANS-B. Maximum-load testing
What is the ideal human body temperature? A. 75 F B. 87.4 F C. 98 F D. 98.6 F -
ANS-D. 98.6 F
Which of the following is true of a capsule? A. It is less difficult to kill than vegetive
bacteria B. It is more difficult to kill than a spore C. It is resistant to heat and chemicals
D. It is easily killed by antibiotics - ANS-C. It is resistant to heat and chemicals
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? A. Muscular System B. Lymphatic
System C. Digestive System D. Respiratory System - ANS-D. Respiratory System
Ethics is the practice of? A. Doing the right thing B. Making money C. Being nice D.
None of the above - ANS-A. Doing the right thing
A microorganism that is resting and has a hard, shell-like outer covering is called a? A.
Cell B. Spore C. Capsule D. Prion - ANS-B. Spore
Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) is caused by which of the following?
A. Bacteria B. Fungi C. Protozoa D. Prions - ANS-D. Prions
Nails, tissues, and money are examples of A. Vectors B. Vehicle C. Fomites D. None of
the above - ANS-C. Fomites
Cholera is transmitted by? A. Contaminated food and water B. Air-born bacteria C.
Fomites D. Vector - ANS-A. Contaminated food and water
In the final step of handwashing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips: A. Up
B. Down C. Left D. Right - ANS-A. Up
All of the following play role in how bones support other body systems except? A.
storage of minerals B. growth of blood cells C. distribution of hormones D. protection of
internal organs - ANS-C. distribution of hormones
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be? A. Open B. Soft C.
Leak-proof D. Semi-permeable - ANS-C. Leak-proof
Round or spherical bacteria are called? A. Bacilli B. Rod C. Cocci D. Spirochete -
ANS-C. cocci
,The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further
processing is called? A. Rinsing B. Washing C. Soaking D. Cleaning - ANS-D. cleaning
Which of the following should be cleaned daily? A. Floors and work surfaces B. Walls
and vents C. Floor drains D. Ceilings - ANS-A. Floors and work surfaces
Which of the following is a true statement regarding the use of personal protective
equipment (PPE) in the decontamination area? A. Its use is optional B. Vinyl gloves are
all that is needed for manual cleaning C. Failure to wear PPE can result in disciplinary
D. If the temperature in the room is too warm. gowns do not need to be worn - ANS-C.
Failure to wear PPE can result in disciplinary action
Before a medical device is cleaned and processed? A. It must be secured B. The
manufacturer's instructions must be obtained (IFU) C. Check in by security D.
Materialized - ANS-B. The manufacturer's instructions must be obtained (IFU)
The minimum time needed for effective hand washing is? A. 10 seconds B. 15 seconds
C. 25 seconds D. 16 Seconds - ANS-B. 15 seconds
Which of the following is not a consideration when selecting a detergent? A. Quality of
water B. Amount of Soil C. Water temperature D. Cost of detergent - ANS-D. Cost of
detergent
The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as its? A. pH B. LBS C. HLDs
D. None of the above - ANS-A. pH
Clostridium botulinum is harbored in (the)? A. water B. air C. food D. soil - ANS-D. soil
A solution with pH of 3 is considered? A. alkaline B. acidic C. neutral D. none of the
above - ANS-B. acidic
A solution with pH of 13 is considered? A. alkaline B. acidic C. neutral D. none of the
above - ANS-A. alkaline
Which of the following are major non-living reservoirs of infectious diseases? A. Soil and
water B. Oil and water C. Gas and oil D. Soil and gas - ANS-A. Soil and water
High Alkaline detergents are best for mechanical washers because of? A. more friction
in washing B. a lack of friction in washing C. a lack of heat in washing D. water
, hardness - ANS-B. a lack of friction in washing
Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel instruments?
A. Proteolytic enzyme detergent B. Lipolytic enzyme detergent C. Organic alkaline
detergent D. Organic acid detergent - ANS-D. Organic acid detergent
One method of preventing biofilm formation on instruments is to? A. rinse the
instruments with distilled water and dry them well B. rinse the instruments with hard
water and dry them well C. rinse the instruments with cold water and dry them well D.
None of the above - ANS-A. rinse the instruments with distilled water and dry them well
An ultrasonic lumen cleaner is used to clean? A. IV pump B. laparoscopic instruments
C. Fiber-optic cable D. None of the above - ANS-B. laparoscopic instruments
To reduce the potential for instrument corrosion, the multi-step process in a mechanical
washers consists of? A. acid rinse, alkaline wash, heat rinse B. alkaline wash, water
rinse, dry rinse C. water rinse, dry rinse, heat rinse D. alkaline wash, acid rinse, regular
rinse - ANS-D. alkaline wash, acid rinse, regular rinse
Opened but unused instrument sets should be? A. completely reprocessed B. reused C.
closed D. none of the above - ANS-A. completely reprocessed
Which of the following chemicals are bactericidal and used for cleaning inanimate
environmental surfaces and floors? A. Halogen compounds B. Peracetic acid solutions
C. Glutaraldehyde solution D. Quaternary ammonium compounds - ANS-D. Quaternary
ammonium compounds
What is the ceiling threshold limit value for glutaraldehyde (CIDEX)? A. 0.09 ppm B. 1.0
ppm C. 0.15 ppm D 0.05 ppm - ANS-D. 0.05 ppm
Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to regulate body temperature? A.
Hypo/hyperthermia machine B. Thermometer C. Air pump D. None of the above -
ANS-A. Hypo/hyperthermia machine
Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to prevent the formation of blood
clots? A. Infusion pump B. Sequential compression device C. IV pump D. Maxium hold
device - ANS-B. Sequential compression device
Which series of stainless steel is used to manufacture osteotomes? A. 100 B. 300 C.
700 D. 400 - ANS-D. 400
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