CBSPD Tech Certification Exam Study Guide 2026 Guaranteed Pass

CBSPD Tech Certification Exam Preparation Study Materials 2026 | A+ Rated Study Resource Decontamination - answer - To make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful substances; the reduction of contamination to an acceptable level. Cleaning - answer - The removal of all visible and non-visible soil, and any other foreign material from medical devices being processed What is the process when medical devices are received - answer - Sorted, disassembled, and cleaned sterilization - answer - Process by which all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, spores and fungi, are completely destroyed Case Cart System - answer - An inventory control system for products/equipment typically used in an OR that involves use of an enclosed or covered cart generally prepared for one surgical case Supply Chain Management - answer - Department that procures and distributes resources and manages supplies, goods and services to providers and patients The Processing Cycle - answer - Clean, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, inspect, store, inspect, dispense. Healthcare-associated infection (HAI) - answer - an infection that is not present when a patient is admitted to a hospital or healthcare facility but develops 48 hours or more after admission Surgical Site Infections (SSI) - answer - An infection that occurs after surgery in the part of the body where the surgery took place biocidal - answer - Process or ability to kill or control the growth of living organisms. Asepsis - answer - Absence of microorganisms that cause disease Aseptic Technique - answer - Any activity or procedure that prevents infection or breaks the chain of infection. Asepsis (medical) - answer - Clean technique; procedures performed to reduce the number of microorganisms and minimize their spread Asepsis (Surgical) - answer - Surgical technique; procedures performed to eliminate the presence of all microorganisms, and/or prevent the introduction of microorganisms to an area Examples of medical asepsis - answer - Handwashing and equipment decontamination restricted areas and dress code - answer - areas where surgical procedures are performed an the decontamination area. Surgical scrubs, hair covering, and PPE must be worn. Those in sterile field required to wear sterile gown and gloves (semi-restricted areas in the OR, such as access corridors to surgical suites, must follow restricted dress code) Semi-restricted areas and dress code - answer - these areas include peripheral support areas to the OR, SP clean assembly and sterile storage areas. Surgical scrub attired and hair coverings are required. Which type of air pressure does decontamination have - answer - negative air pressure (low pressure) which areas of SPD has positive air pressure (high pressure) - answer - clean area and adjacent hallways fomite - answer - Any inanimate object to which infectious material adheres and can be transmitted. How should floors be cleaned and how often? - answer - Wet mopped at least daily. Should NEVER be sweet or dust mopped How often should horizontal surfaces be cleaned? - answer - At least daily, preferably every shift How often should light fixtures or covers and air vents be cleaned? - answer - at least every 6 months or as necessary What are the six elements that require transmission of infectious agents - answer - causative agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host reservoir - answer - place where an infectious agent can survive Portal of Exit - answer - The path by which a pathogen leaves its host Mode of transmission - answer - The method of transfer of an infectious agent from the reservoir to a susceptible host. Portal of entry - answer - The path used by an infectious agent to enter a susceptible host. What is the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) responsible for when it comes to S