CBSPD EXAM 2024 WITH GUARANTEED ACCURATE 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 What are physical safety hazards? - correct answer -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? - correct answer Box lock and jaws What does the ABC system stand for? - correct answer 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? - correct answer Items are distributed to department by vendor no need for sterile storage or inventory control. What are specialty/ procedure carts? - correct answer Carts placed in specific departments based on procedures personalized to needs of departments easily accessible. What is case cart distribution? - correct answer visually in specialty areas case carts are delivered to department case cart is specialized to departments needs What is the exchange cart distribution? - correct answer Two identical carts are made one is out in the department and other stays in SPD