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CBSPD Exam Bundle Questions and Answers(GRADED A+)
CBSPD Exam Bundle Questions and Answers(GRADED A+)
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[Show more]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 ...
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Add to cartWhat 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 ...
A broken glass suction bottle is returned to Decontamination. Which of the following should the technician do? - ANSWER -Place it in an appropriate rigid container 
 
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide health and safety hazard and risk information on which of the following? - ANSWER -Chemical 
 
Which...
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Add to cartA broken glass suction bottle is returned to Decontamination. Which of the following should the technician do? - ANSWER -Place it in an appropriate rigid container 
 
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide health and safety hazard and risk information on which of the following? - ANSWER -Chemical 
 
Which...
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 followi...
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Add to cartWhy 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 followi...
High-level disinfection (at least) -ANSWER - Semi critical devices should be processed by which disinfection method? 
 
Sterilization -ANSWER - Critical devices should be processed by which disinfection method? 
 
Sanitization -ANSWER - Non critical devices should be privy which disinfection method?...
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Add to cartHigh-level disinfection (at least) -ANSWER - Semi critical devices should be processed by which disinfection method? 
 
Sterilization -ANSWER - Critical devices should be processed by which disinfection method? 
 
Sanitization -ANSWER - Non critical devices should be privy which disinfection method?...
Decontamination Area -ANSWER - Where soiled items are received and cleaned. *All levels for the same tray should be labeled w/a tag to identify the level number and set to which it belongs. 
 
Preparation and Packaging Area -ANSWER - where cleaned items are inspected, assembled, and packaged. 
 
Ste...
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Add to cartDecontamination Area -ANSWER - Where soiled items are received and cleaned. *All levels for the same tray should be labeled w/a tag to identify the level number and set to which it belongs. 
 
Preparation and Packaging Area -ANSWER - where cleaned items are inspected, assembled, and packaged. 
 
Ste...
An inventory system whereby a supplier provides a complete inventory, storage, and distribution service for the facility and delivers to user departments on a pre- scheduled basis is known as - ANSWER -stockless supply system 
 
The sequential compression unit would be used for which of the followin...
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Add to cartAn inventory system whereby a supplier provides a complete inventory, storage, and distribution service for the facility and delivers to user departments on a pre- scheduled basis is known as - ANSWER -stockless supply system 
 
The sequential compression unit would be used for which of the followin...
Which branch of science refers to the form and organization of body parts? - ANSWER -anatomy 
 
Which branch of science refers to the function of specific body parts - ANSWER -Physiology 
 
The smallest and most numerous structural units processing the basic characteristics of life are called - ANSW...
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Add to cartWhich branch of science refers to the form and organization of body parts? - ANSWER -anatomy 
 
Which branch of science refers to the function of specific body parts - ANSWER -Physiology 
 
The smallest and most numerous structural units processing the basic characteristics of life are called - ANSW...
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for Decontamination? - ANSWER -60 deg to 65 deg F, 30% to 60% Humidity 
 
What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Decontamination? - ANSWER -10 air exchanges per hour under Negative Pressure 
 
What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Sterile Storage Area? ...
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Add to cartWhat is the Area Temp & Humidity for Decontamination? - ANSWER -60 deg to 65 deg F, 30% to 60% Humidity 
 
What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Decontamination? - ANSWER -10 air exchanges per hour under Negative Pressure 
 
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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 - ANSWER -A. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry 
 
Which of the following be...
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Add to cartWhy 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 - ANSWER -A. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry 
 
Which of the following be...
Plastic sterilization bags are generally used package... - ANSWER -respiratory therapy items. 
 
When using the sequential wrapping method... - ANSWER -apply one wrapper followed by a second one. 
 
Surgical grade instruments, if properly cared for, usually last longer than floor grade instruments b...
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Add to cartPlastic sterilization bags are generally used package... - ANSWER -respiratory therapy items. 
 
When using the sequential wrapping method... - ANSWER -apply one wrapper followed by a second one. 
 
Surgical grade instruments, if properly cared for, usually last longer than floor grade instruments b...
Cotton gauze cannot be used in which sterilization process? - ANSWER -Low temperature gas plasma. 
 
Supplies contaminated with blood and body fluids that require sterilization should be... - ANSWER -cleaned, dried and passed on to the processing area for assembly, packaging, and sterilization. 
 
W...
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Add to cartCotton gauze cannot be used in which sterilization process? - ANSWER -Low temperature gas plasma. 
 
Supplies contaminated with blood and body fluids that require sterilization should be... - ANSWER -cleaned, dried and passed on to the processing area for assembly, packaging, and sterilization. 
 
W...
SDS - ANSWER -provide health and safety hazard and risk info on chemicals 
 
traffic flow of spd - ANSWER -decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization and sterile storage 
 
EPA - ANSWER -approve disinfectants used on floors and walls in the sterile processing department 
 
department author...
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Add to cartSDS - ANSWER -provide health and safety hazard and risk info on chemicals 
 
traffic flow of spd - ANSWER -decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization and sterile storage 
 
EPA - ANSWER -approve disinfectants used on floors and walls in the sterile processing department 
 
department author...
The process by which all forms of microbial life are destroyed is - ANSWER -Sterilzation 
 
The sterilizer's heat-sensing thermometer is located in the: - ANSWER -Drain line 
 
In non-tabletop steam sterilizers, where are PCDs placed to present the greatest challenge? - ANSWER -Over drain 
 
The 3 ...
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Add to cartThe process by which all forms of microbial life are destroyed is - ANSWER -Sterilzation 
 
The sterilizer's heat-sensing thermometer is located in the: - ANSWER -Drain line 
 
In non-tabletop steam sterilizers, where are PCDs placed to present the greatest challenge? - ANSWER -Over drain 
 
The 3 ...
If the steam pressure is too low for the set temperature - ANSWER -Superheating can occur 
 
Wet steam can cause - ANSWER -Wet packs 
 
AAMI recommends that the temperature in the sterilization area be: - ANSWER -68-73 degrees 
 
AAMI recommends that the humidity is the sterilization area be - ANSWE...
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Add to cartIf the steam pressure is too low for the set temperature - ANSWER -Superheating can occur 
 
Wet steam can cause - ANSWER -Wet packs 
 
AAMI recommends that the temperature in the sterilization area be: - ANSWER -68-73 degrees 
 
AAMI recommends that the humidity is the sterilization area be - ANSWE...
Define Cleaning - ANSWER -"the removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use" 
 
Define Decontamination - ANSWER -"the use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy BBP on a surface or item to the point where the...
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Add to cartDefine Cleaning - ANSWER -"the removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use" 
 
Define Decontamination - ANSWER -"the use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy BBP on a surface or item to the point where the...
Cleaning with detergent. -ANSWER - What is the first step in the decon process? 
 
Disinfection -ANSWER - According to OSHA, what means are used to inactivate blood borne pathogens? 
 
Decontamination -ANSWER - The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing ...
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Add to cartCleaning with detergent. -ANSWER - What is the first step in the decon process? 
 
Disinfection -ANSWER - According to OSHA, what means are used to inactivate blood borne pathogens? 
 
Decontamination -ANSWER - The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing ...
Ethylene Oxide gas kills microorganisms by a process called - ANSWER -Alkylation 
 
What is the process where a chromium oxide layer is placed on a surgical instrument - ANSWER -Passivation 
 
What are the dark black Craters on a stainless steel instrument called - ANSWER -Pitting 
 
What is the enz...
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Add to cartEthylene Oxide gas kills microorganisms by a process called - ANSWER -Alkylation 
 
What is the process where a chromium oxide layer is placed on a surgical instrument - ANSWER -Passivation 
 
What are the dark black Craters on a stainless steel instrument called - ANSWER -Pitting 
 
What is the enz...
cotton gauze cannot be used in which sterilization process? - ANSWER low temperature gas plasms 
 
supplies contaminated with blood and body fluids that require sterilization should be - ANSWER cleaned, dried, and passed on to the processing area for assembly, packaging, and sterilization 
 
which o...
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Add to cartcotton gauze cannot be used in which sterilization process? - ANSWER low temperature gas plasms 
 
supplies contaminated with blood and body fluids that require sterilization should be - ANSWER cleaned, dried, and passed on to the processing area for assembly, packaging, and sterilization 
 
which o...
The main role of the sterile processing area is to - ANSWER -provide dependable reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care. 
 
Instruments sets and patient care equipment processing and distributing must be done accurately and timely so: - ANSWER -patient care is not adversely affected...
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Add to cartThe main role of the sterile processing area is to - ANSWER -provide dependable reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care. 
 
Instruments sets and patient care equipment processing and distributing must be done accurately and timely so: - ANSWER -patient care is not adversely affected...
Chemical indicators that are used to test the humidity, temperature, sterilant or a variety of parameters of the sterilization process are called? -ANSWER - Chemical Integrators. 
 
There are four primary objectives for all packaging materials. Each of the following is one of them EXCEPT? -ANSWER - ...
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Add to cartChemical indicators that are used to test the humidity, temperature, sterilant or a variety of parameters of the sterilization process are called? -ANSWER - Chemical Integrators. 
 
There are four primary objectives for all packaging materials. Each of the following is one of them EXCEPT? -ANSWER - ...
Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry -ANSWER - Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? 
 
To provide dependable service to enhance patient care -ANSWER - Which of the following best describes the overall role of the CS/SPD? 
 
EPA -ANSWER - Which of...
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Add to cartExtra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry -ANSWER - Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? 
 
To provide dependable service to enhance patient care -ANSWER - Which of the following best describes the overall role of the CS/SPD? 
 
EPA -ANSWER - Which of...
Which area is the first to accept responsibility for all supplies in the facility? - ANSWER -Receiving 
 
Which type of inventory distribution system requires the use of a pre-determined inventory list? - ANSWER -Par Level 
 
Just-in-time distribution systems are also known as - ANSWER -Stockless Di...
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Add to cartWhich area is the first to accept responsibility for all supplies in the facility? - ANSWER -Receiving 
 
Which type of inventory distribution system requires the use of a pre-determined inventory list? - ANSWER -Par Level 
 
Just-in-time distribution systems are also known as - ANSWER -Stockless Di...
The air flow in the preparation and packaging area must be maintained at: 
 
A. Negative pressure 
B. Positive pressure 
C. Automatic pressure 
D. Constant pressure - ANSWER -B. Positive pressure 
 
The preparation and packaging area MUST have an air exchange rate of: 
 
A. 4 per hour 
B. 6 per hour...
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Add to cartThe air flow in the preparation and packaging area must be maintained at: 
 
A. Negative pressure 
B. Positive pressure 
C. Automatic pressure 
D. Constant pressure - ANSWER -B. Positive pressure 
 
The preparation and packaging area MUST have an air exchange rate of: 
 
A. 4 per hour 
B. 6 per hour...
Which of the following is an example of surgical asepsis? 
 
A. Hand washing 
B. Decontamination of equipment 
C. Sterilization of instruments 
D. Gloving -ANSWER - C. Sterilization of instruments 
 
Whenever there are major changes made to packaging, such as switching the type of packaging material...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is an example of surgical asepsis? 
 
A. Hand washing 
B. Decontamination of equipment 
C. Sterilization of instruments 
D. Gloving -ANSWER - C. Sterilization of instruments 
 
Whenever there are major changes made to packaging, such as switching the type of packaging material...
The main role of sterile processing is to: 
 
A. Provide dependable reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care. 
B. Monitor the processing of needles syringes and gloves. 
C. Standardize the sterilization process for nursery formula. 
D. Do what the O.R Supervisor says - ANSWER -A. Pro...
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Add to cartThe main role of sterile processing is to: 
 
A. Provide dependable reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care. 
B. Monitor the processing of needles syringes and gloves. 
C. Standardize the sterilization process for nursery formula. 
D. Do what the O.R Supervisor says - ANSWER -A. Pro...
All of the following items of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn when manually decontaminating flexible fiber-optic endoscopes EXCEPT... - ANSWER -A lead apron. 
 
Which of the following BEST describes the manual cleaning process of surgical instruments? - ANSWER -Cleaning/brushing t...
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Add to cartAll of the following items of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn when manually decontaminating flexible fiber-optic endoscopes EXCEPT... - ANSWER -A lead apron. 
 
Which of the following BEST describes the manual cleaning process of surgical instruments? - ANSWER -Cleaning/brushing t...
A coworker is observed taking dressing supplies for use at home. Which of the following would be FIRST action to take? - ANSWER -Tell him/her that this is not the right thing to do. 
 
You are taking a used IV pump from a nursing unit to be reprocessed. The nurse tell syou not to take it because the...
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Add to cartA coworker is observed taking dressing supplies for use at home. Which of the following would be FIRST action to take? - ANSWER -Tell him/her that this is not the right thing to do. 
 
You are taking a used IV pump from a nursing unit to be reprocessed. The nurse tell syou not to take it because the...
What exactly does the SPD do? - ANSWER -1. receives 
2. cleans 
3. decontaminate 
4. assemble 
5. disinfect 
6 sterilize reusable and surgical devices for safe and effective patient care 
 
What preferred name is recommended by the SPD? - ANSWER -Sterile Processing 
 
What is SPD responsible for ? ...
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Add to cartWhat exactly does the SPD do? - ANSWER -1. receives 
2. cleans 
3. decontaminate 
4. assemble 
5. disinfect 
6 sterilize reusable and surgical devices for safe and effective patient care 
 
What preferred name is recommended by the SPD? - ANSWER -Sterile Processing 
 
What is SPD responsible for ? ...
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