CBSPD Exam Questions and Answers Graded A

CBSPD Exam Questions and Answers Graded A What should the sterilizer access area pressure be? Negative w/10 air exchanges per hour What two steps are involved in decontamination? 1. Manual and/or automated mechanical cleaning 2. application of a thermal or chemical disinfection process Define Cleaning... 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... poor or ineffective decontamination of instruments What are Employee hazards in the decontamination process? 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? follow the device manufacturer's written instructions What is the starting point in sterilization? Cleaning Define decontamination 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? -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 What is the weakest point of an instrument? Box lock and jaws What does the ABC system stand for? A: large dollar amount items not used frequently B: moderately priced and used frequently C: items w/ low dollar value What is just in time distribution? Items are distributed to department by vendor no need for sterile storage or inventory control. What are specialty/ procedure carts? Carts placed in specific departments based on procedures personalized to needs of departments easily accessible