CBSPD EXAM 5 LATEST 2023/2024 QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
What should the sterilizer access area pressure be? - Correct Answer-
Negative w/10 air exchanges per hour
What two steps are involved in decontamination? - Correct Answer-1.
Manual and/or automated mechanical cleaning
2. application of a thermal or chemical disinfection process
Define Cleaning... - Correct 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... - Correct
Answer-poor or ineffective decontamination of instruments
What are Employee hazards in the decontamination process? - Correct
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? - Correct Answer-follow the device
manufacturer's written instructions
What is the starting point in sterilization? - Correct Answer-Cleaning
Define decontamination - Correct 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? - Correct 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
