CBSPD COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further
processing is called? - ✔✔Cleaning
✔✔Ventilation in the decontamination area should be ? - ✔✔Negative pressure with 10
air exchanges per hour.
✔✔Which of the following should be cleaned daily? - ✔✔Floors and work surfaces.
✔✔Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of PPE in the
decontamination area? - ✔✔Failure to wear PPE can result in a disciplinary action.
✔✔Before a medical device is cleaned and processed? - ✔✔The manufacturers
instructions must be obtained.
✔✔Which of the following additional chemicals is recommended when a high-alkaline
detergent is used in a mechanical washer ? - ✔✔Neutralizing Acid
✔✔Which of the following types of organisms is able to survive adverse environment
conditions by forming spores? - ✔✔Clostrudium
✔✔The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as ? - ✔✔pH
✔✔Barrier precautions, hand washing and sharps precautions come under the umbrella
of ? - ✔✔Standard precautions
✔✔A solution with a pH level of 3 is considered ? - ✔✔Acidic
✔✔A solution having a pH of 13 is ? - ✔✔Alkaline
✔✔Which of the following are major non living reservoirs of infectious diseases? -
✔✔Soil and water
✔✔Alkaline detergents are best for mechanical washers because of ? - ✔✔A lack of
friction in washing
✔✔Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel
instruments? - ✔✔Organic acid detergent
✔✔One method of preventing biofilm formation on instruments is to ? - ✔✔Rinse the
instruments with distilled water and dry them well.
, ✔✔Open but unused instrument sets should be ? - ✔✔Completely reprocessed.
✔✔Unless otherwise directed, an item high-level disinfected in glutaraldehyde MUST be
rinsed a minimum of ? - ✔✔Two times
✔✔Generally the distal end of a rigid endoscope should be cleaned with a ? - ✔✔Soft
bristle brush.
✔✔If too many microorganisms remain on an item after the cleaning process, the what?
- ✔✔Disinfection process may not be effective.
✔✔Which of the following are bacteriostatic and used for inanimate environmental
surfaces and floors? - ✔✔Quaternary ammonium compounds
✔✔Which of the following is true of steam sterilization? - ✔✔Higher temps these require
higher pressure.
✔✔Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to regulate body temperature? -
✔✔Hypo/Hyperthermia machine
✔✔Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to prevent the formation of blood
clots? - ✔✔Sequential compression device
✔✔Which series of stainless steel is used to manufacture osteotomes? - ✔✔400
✔✔Instruments should be placed in the lubricant solution and then ? - ✔✔Allowed to
air-dry.
✔✔Which of the following should be cut with dissecting scissors? - ✔✔tissue
✔✔What is the purpose of a tungsten carbide insert on a needle holder? - ✔✔to hold
suture needle better
✔✔When should laparoscopic instruments be reassembled for sterilization? - ✔✔When
recommended by the manufacturer
✔✔Which of the following types of instruments is used to view internal organs through
very small openings? - ✔✔Endoscopic
✔✔Instruments must never be ? - ✔✔engraved
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further
processing is called? - ✔✔Cleaning
✔✔Ventilation in the decontamination area should be ? - ✔✔Negative pressure with 10
air exchanges per hour.
✔✔Which of the following should be cleaned daily? - ✔✔Floors and work surfaces.
✔✔Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of PPE in the
decontamination area? - ✔✔Failure to wear PPE can result in a disciplinary action.
✔✔Before a medical device is cleaned and processed? - ✔✔The manufacturers
instructions must be obtained.
✔✔Which of the following additional chemicals is recommended when a high-alkaline
detergent is used in a mechanical washer ? - ✔✔Neutralizing Acid
✔✔Which of the following types of organisms is able to survive adverse environment
conditions by forming spores? - ✔✔Clostrudium
✔✔The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as ? - ✔✔pH
✔✔Barrier precautions, hand washing and sharps precautions come under the umbrella
of ? - ✔✔Standard precautions
✔✔A solution with a pH level of 3 is considered ? - ✔✔Acidic
✔✔A solution having a pH of 13 is ? - ✔✔Alkaline
✔✔Which of the following are major non living reservoirs of infectious diseases? -
✔✔Soil and water
✔✔Alkaline detergents are best for mechanical washers because of ? - ✔✔A lack of
friction in washing
✔✔Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel
instruments? - ✔✔Organic acid detergent
✔✔One method of preventing biofilm formation on instruments is to ? - ✔✔Rinse the
instruments with distilled water and dry them well.
, ✔✔Open but unused instrument sets should be ? - ✔✔Completely reprocessed.
✔✔Unless otherwise directed, an item high-level disinfected in glutaraldehyde MUST be
rinsed a minimum of ? - ✔✔Two times
✔✔Generally the distal end of a rigid endoscope should be cleaned with a ? - ✔✔Soft
bristle brush.
✔✔If too many microorganisms remain on an item after the cleaning process, the what?
- ✔✔Disinfection process may not be effective.
✔✔Which of the following are bacteriostatic and used for inanimate environmental
surfaces and floors? - ✔✔Quaternary ammonium compounds
✔✔Which of the following is true of steam sterilization? - ✔✔Higher temps these require
higher pressure.
✔✔Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to regulate body temperature? -
✔✔Hypo/Hyperthermia machine
✔✔Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to prevent the formation of blood
clots? - ✔✔Sequential compression device
✔✔Which series of stainless steel is used to manufacture osteotomes? - ✔✔400
✔✔Instruments should be placed in the lubricant solution and then ? - ✔✔Allowed to
air-dry.
✔✔Which of the following should be cut with dissecting scissors? - ✔✔tissue
✔✔What is the purpose of a tungsten carbide insert on a needle holder? - ✔✔to hold
suture needle better
✔✔When should laparoscopic instruments be reassembled for sterilization? - ✔✔When
recommended by the manufacturer
✔✔Which of the following types of instruments is used to view internal organs through
very small openings? - ✔✔Endoscopic
✔✔Instruments must never be ? - ✔✔engraved
