CBSPD Exam questions with correct answers

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