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1 CBSPD EXAM (updated 2023) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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
- 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 1 / 2
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2 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 personalized to needs of departments easily accessible.
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