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CBSPD EXAM LATEST 2023/2024 WITH 500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
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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 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 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 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 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 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 B. Structure Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? A. Cilia B. Flagella C. Nucleus D. Cytoplasm 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 D. Craniotomy Set Which of the following organs produces bile? A. Gallbladder B. Pancreas C. Stomach D. Liver D. Liver Microorganisms are measured in: A. Microns B. Feet C. Millimeters D. Nano-meters 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 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 D. 98.6 F
Cholera is transmitted by? A. Contaminated food and water B. Air-born bacteria C. Fomites D. Vector 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 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 C. distribution of hormones OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be? A. Open B. Soft C. Leak-proof D. Semi-permeable C. Leak-proof Round or spherical bacteria are called? A. Bacilli B. Rod C. Cocci D. Spirochete 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 D. cleaning Which of the following should be cleaned daily? A. Floors and work surfaces B. Walls and vents C. Floor drains D. Ceilings
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 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 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 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 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 A. pH Clostridium botulinum is harbored in (the)? A. water B. air C. food D. soil
An ultrasonic lumen cleaner is used to clean? A. IV pump B. laparoscopic instruments C. Fiber-optic cable D. None of the above 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 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 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 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 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 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 B. Sequential compression device Which series of stainless steel is used to manufacture osteotomes? A. 100 B. 300 C. 700 D. 400 D. 400 For manual lubrication, surgical instruments should be placed in a lubricant solution and then? A. dry heat treated B. fan blown dry C. room air-dried D. None of the above C. room air-dried Which of the following should be cut with dissecting scissors? A. Suture B. Wire C. Tissue D. Dressings C. Tissue What is the purpose of a tungsten carbide insert on a needle holder? A. To hold the suture needle better B. Easier to clean C. To make instrument lighter D. None of the above A. To hold the suture needle better When should laparoscopic instruments be reassembled for sterilization? A. When approved by the manager B. When recommended by the manufacturer C. When needed D. Both A and C B. When recommended by the manufacturer
If a wrapper will be used as a sterile field, how far over the edge of the table must it extend? A. 10 inches B. 4 inches C. 6 inches D. 8 inches C. 6 inches Rigid containers are a medical device and must have a 510(k) clearance from the? A. EPA B. FDA C. OSHA D. AAMI B. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) The three basic shapes of microbes are round, spiral, and? A. square B. rod-like C. triangle D. hexagon B. rod-like In non-table top steam sterilizers, steam is generated in? A. a boiler B. a furnace C. a cooker D. a smoker A. a boiler Autoclave tape is considered which class of indicator? A. Class 9 B. Class 6 C. Class 3 D. Class 1 D. Class 1 The part of the steam sterilizer that produces heat inside the chamber to prevent condensation from forming on the chamber walls is the? A. hood B. jacket C. tube D. None of the above B. jacket The need for frequent reprocessing can be minimized by? A. thorough cleaning B. re-cleaning C. proper stock rotation D. dry-cleaning C. proper stock rotation
What is the coldest part of the sterilizer? A. Heater B. Cooler C. Basin D. Drain line D. Drain line Gradual heating of packs occurs during which phase of the steam sterilization cycle? A. Reheating B. Reconfiguration C. Conditioning D. Cleaning C. Conditioning An emergency eyewash station must? A. be controlled by feet B. permit hands-free operation C. be above the knees D. Run forever B. permit hands-free operation What is the most important thing to remember when double peel-pouching? A. The outside must touch the inside of the outside B. The inside pouch must be visible C. The inner pouch must lay flat inside the outer pouch D. The outer pouch must lay flat inside the inner pouch C. The inner pouch must lay flat inside the outer pouch Which of the following best describes a minimum exposure time, temperature, and pressure for prevacum steam sterilization of wrapped items? A. 4 minutes at 270 F (132 C) and 28 to 30 pounds per square inch B. 3 minutes at 270 F (132 C) and 38 to 40 pounds per square inch C. 15 minutes at 250 F (121 C) and 28 to 30 pounds per square inch D. 30 minutes at 250 F (121 C) and 28 to 40 pounds per square inch A. 4 minutes at 270 F (132 C) and 28 to 30 pounds per square inch
The most unique feature of an integrating chemical indicator is its ability to? A. indicate things B. perform in parallel to biological indicator C. integrate with chemicals D. none of the above B. perform in parallel to biological indicator EO kills microorganisms by a process called? A. calcification B. replication C. alkylation D. dilatation C. alkylation The nominal concentration of hydrogen peroxide in a low-temperature gas plasma sterilizer is? A. 12% B. 100% C. 45% D. 59% D. 59% Rigid sterilization containers should be biologically tested before? A. manufactured B. reprocessing C. purchasing D. non of the above C. purchasing In the sterile storage area, the ventilation system must be under? A. negative pressure B. positive pressure C. neutral pressure D. none of the above B. positive pressure The hourly air exchange rate in the sterile storage area should be at least? A. 4 B. 10 C. 5 D. 8 A. 4
Which of the following is not a factor affecting the dry time in a steam sterilizer? A. Type of packaging B. Weight of sets C. Selected sterilization time D. Configuration of the load C. Selected sterilization time The optimum amount of a supply to order is called the? A. quantity order B. economical order quantity C. physical order D. none of the above B. economical order quantity The cochlea is part of the? A. inner ear B. outer ear C. middle ear D. ears A. inner ear CS/SPD should be capable of planning for approximately what percentage of the total needs of a unit? A. 50% B. 75% C. 90% D. 100% C. 90% Which of the following must be made available to distribution personnel? A. A map of the facility B. Dedicated locker rooms C. Computerized inventory and distribution systems D. Policies and procedures for correct handling of sterile supplies D. Policies and procedures for correct handling of sterile supplies Which of the following agencies regulate EO? A. OSHA, JC, CDC B. OSHA, CDC. EPA C. OSHA, EPA, FDA D. OSHA, AAMI, CDC C. OSHA, EPA, FDA
D. Within 24 hours of the incident An exhaust hood over the EO sterilizer is an example of an? A. hood B. pipe C. engineering control D. none of the above C. engineering control Which of the following is the correct incubation temperature range for biological indicators used in steam sterilization? A. 131 F to 140 F (55 C to 60 C) B. 140 F to 183 F (60 C to 84 C) C. 250 F to 275 F ( C to 135 C) D 270 F to 275 F (132 C to 135 C) A. 131 F to 140 F (55 C to 60 C) What is the largest part of the brain? A. the eyes B. cerebellum C. cerebrum D. none of the above C. cerebrum A chemical indicator responding to two or more critical parameters belongs to which class? A. Class 2 B. Class 3 C. Class 4 D. Class 5 C. Class 4 Ortho-phthaldehyde is classified as a? A. low-level disinfectant B. disinfectant C. medium-level disinfectant D. high-level disinfectant D. high-level disinfectant When placing paper-plastic pouches in a sterilizer, the pouches should be placed? A. paper facing plastic in a basket B. inside out C. paper facing basket in the plastic D. plastic facing the basket in the paper A. paper facing plastic in a basket
You received a Spine Laminectomy set from the OR and about process it in the DECON area. The Traffic pattern is known as? A. Work Flow B. People Flow C. Traffic control D. None of the above A. Work flow The manger of the Sterile Processing Department is giving a tour of the facility to a new employee. Knowing the principles of correct traffic pattern, he should start from the clean areas to the dirty areas. This traffic pattern is know as? A. Work Flow B. People Flow C. Traffic control D. None of the above B. People flow Patient confidentiality is one of many ethical issues in a health care setting environment. The practice of doing the right thing is the responsibility of? A. Manger B. Lead technician C. Nurses D. Everyone D. Everyone As an effective healthcare team member, where are you not supposed to wear scrubs with a cover gown? A. Distribution B. Preparation and Packaging C. Outside the facility D. Cafeteria C. Outside the facility Compliance with the different regulating agencies is? A. Required by law B. Optional C. Doing what you want to do D. None of the above A. Required by law If the Temperature is at 73 F and humidity is at 60% within the Sterile Storage area, what must the SPD technician do? A. Asked Bio-Med engineering to adjust environmental conditions B. SPD technician should re-adjust parameters because it's to hot for the technician to work C. Continue working as usual D. Report the incident to the supervisor
The CDC classifies medical devices into the following different categories; a stethoscope is a example of? A. Surgical B. Critical C. Semi-Critical D. Non-critical D. Non-critical The agency that regulates PPE as a medical device? A. EPA B. OSHA C. FDA D. CDC C. FDA The agency that regulates Chemical indicators, biological indicators, glutaraldehyde and the reprocessing of single-use devices? A. EPA B. FDA C. OSHA D. CDC B. FDA The agency that regulates the sale and manufacture of Ethylene Oxide? A. EPA B. FDA C. OSHA D. CDC A. EPA The agency that regulates the wearing of PPE? A. EPA B. OSHA C. FDA D. CDC B. OSHA The science of Ergonomics is designed for? A. Workers B. Work environment C. Work to be done D. All of the above A. Workers An accrediting agency with a primary function of conducting extensive onsite visit and evaluating healthcare facility's? A. AAMI B. CDC C. JC D. AORN C. JC
Which agency recommends topics such as hand hygiene, isolation precaution and environmental infection control? A. FDA B. EPA C. CDC D. AAMI C. CDC An OSHA standard that requires facility to obtain an have the MSDS available to the employee for chemicals used? A. Hazard Communication B. Occupational Exposure C. Right to know D. Both A and C D. Both A and C All of the following apply to eye wash stations except? A. It must provide 0.4 gallons of water per minute continuously for 15 minutes B. It must permit hands free operation C. It must flush both eyes at the same time D. Water temperature at 60F - 100F E. None of the above D. None of the above Which government agency regulates disinfectants such as Quats and Alcohol? A. OSHA B. FDA C. EPA D. CDC C. EPA What is the immediate consequence if a healthcare facility failed the accreditation process of the JC? A. The facility can be shut down B. The facility cannot accept insurance payments C. The facility will be paying a fine D. Both B and C D. Both B and C OSHA regulates employee exposure to blood borne pathogens. The three most common blood borne pathogens are the following with the exception of? A. Hep A B. Hep B C. Hep C D. HIV A. Hep A