CBSPD Decontamination - Certification
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Define Cleaning - Exact Answer: "the removal of contamination from an
item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended
use"
Define Decontamination - Exact Answer: "the use of physical or
chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy BBP on a surface or
item to the point where they are no longer capable of transmitting
infectious particles and the surface or item is rendered safe for
handling, use, or disposal"
Donning PPE (order) - Exact Answer: *Head cover already on*
1. Shoe Covers
2. Gown
3. Mask
4. Goggles/Face Shield
5. Gloves
Doffing PPE (order) - Exact Answer: 1. Shoe Covers (dirtiest)
2. Gloves
,CBSPD Decontamination - Certification
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3. Goggles/Face Shield
4. Gown
5. Mask
Gross Soil - Exact Answer: - Removed at point of use
- Use wet towel with distilled water (no saline)
- spray enzymatic foam
Should you soak contaminated instruments? - Exact Answer: No
(Soaking causes the formation of biofilms)
Regulates the transport of supplies, goods, and containers - Exact
Answer: Department of Transportation
(DOT)
8 Factors that affect cleaning - Exact Answer: 1. Water Quality
2. Water Temperature
3. Detergent Cleaning Activity
4. Mechanical Action
, CBSPD Decontamination - Certification
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5. Type of Soil
6. Instrument Design
7. Cleaning and Verification
8. Quality Assurance
Who prohibits HCWs from putting hands in bins/containers with soiled
instruments? - Exact Answer: OSHA
Which type of water is used during the first rinse (utility)? - Exact
Answer: Tap Water
(washing, flushing, rinsing)
Which type of water is used during the final rinse? - Exact Answer:
Critical - extensively treated
(treated with deionization, reverse osmosis, or distillation)
What pH is best for cleaning? - Exact Answer: 7 - neutral
reduces corrosion
Exam Review Questions with Correct
Answers Update 2023.
Define Cleaning - Exact Answer: "the removal of contamination from an
item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended
use"
Define Decontamination - Exact Answer: "the use of physical or
chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy BBP on a surface or
item to the point where they are no longer capable of transmitting
infectious particles and the surface or item is rendered safe for
handling, use, or disposal"
Donning PPE (order) - Exact Answer: *Head cover already on*
1. Shoe Covers
2. Gown
3. Mask
4. Goggles/Face Shield
5. Gloves
Doffing PPE (order) - Exact Answer: 1. Shoe Covers (dirtiest)
2. Gloves
,CBSPD Decontamination - Certification
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Answers Update 2023.
3. Goggles/Face Shield
4. Gown
5. Mask
Gross Soil - Exact Answer: - Removed at point of use
- Use wet towel with distilled water (no saline)
- spray enzymatic foam
Should you soak contaminated instruments? - Exact Answer: No
(Soaking causes the formation of biofilms)
Regulates the transport of supplies, goods, and containers - Exact
Answer: Department of Transportation
(DOT)
8 Factors that affect cleaning - Exact Answer: 1. Water Quality
2. Water Temperature
3. Detergent Cleaning Activity
4. Mechanical Action
, CBSPD Decontamination - Certification
Exam Review Questions with Correct
Answers Update 2023.
5. Type of Soil
6. Instrument Design
7. Cleaning and Verification
8. Quality Assurance
Who prohibits HCWs from putting hands in bins/containers with soiled
instruments? - Exact Answer: OSHA
Which type of water is used during the first rinse (utility)? - Exact
Answer: Tap Water
(washing, flushing, rinsing)
Which type of water is used during the final rinse? - Exact Answer:
Critical - extensively treated
(treated with deionization, reverse osmosis, or distillation)
What pH is best for cleaning? - Exact Answer: 7 - neutral
reduces corrosion
