CBSPD Exam {2024} Questions &
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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