Sterile Processing CBSPD Test Exam With Verified Answers

Decontamination Area -ANSWER - Where soiled items are received and cleaned. *All levels for the same tray should be labeled w/a tag to identify the level number and set to which it belongs. Preparation and Packaging Area -ANSWER - where cleaned items are inspected, assembled, and packaged. Sterilization Area -ANSWER - where terminal sterilization is performed. Sterile Storage Area -ANSWER - where sterile items are stored until needed. Sterile Stores -ANSWER - where items for patient care from outside manufacturers are stored. Sometimes referred to as Medical Supply Distribution, Central Supply, or similar designation. Case Cart Area -ANSWER - where sterile supplies (trays and/or sterile items from outside manufacturers) are kept and picked for surgical cases. Dispatch -ANSWER - where sterile and clean items are dispensed. Loaner Area -ANSWER - for the receipt and return of instruments borrowed for specialty procedures. Patient Care Equipment Clean-Up Area -ANSWER - where patient care equipment is cleaned and disinfected. SPD Responsibilities -ANSWER - providing dependable, reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care. Instruments sets, patient care equipment, and other medical devices must be processed and distributed in an accurate and timely manner so that patient care is not adversely affected. Work Flow -ANSWER - how the work progresses through the department or processing area. *Dirty to Clean People Flow -ANSWER - how people move through the department or processing area. *Clean to Dirty Traffic Control -ANSWER - controlling access to SPD