CBSPD Sterilization - Certification Exam Review questions and answers with well detailed solutions.

CBSPD Sterilization - Certification Exam Review questions and answers with well detailed solutions. Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Method of Killing - correct answer.Denatures microorganism proteins Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Sterilant Used - correct answer.Combination of steam and ambient air Steam Using Gravity Displacement: How do steam and ambient are sterilize? - correct answer.Steam displaces the air, and forces it out of the drain vent. Steam then comes in direct contact with items Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Parameters (3) - correct answer.1. Time 2. Temperature 3. Pressure Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Common cycle times (3) - correct answer.1. 30 min, 250°F, 15 psi 2. 15-25 min, 275°F, 27 psi 3. 10 min, 275°F, 30 psi Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Items that CAN be sterilized - correct answer.1. Critical items that are heat and moisture resistant 2. Semi-critical items that are heat and moisture resistant 3. Sharps Containers Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Items that CANNOT be sterilized - correct answer.Heat and moisture sensitive materials Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Biological Indicator - correct answer.Geobacillus Stearothermophilus Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Method of Killing - correct answer.Denatures microorganism proteins Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Sterilants Used (3) - correct answer.1. Combination of steam and ambient air 2. Prevacuum Sterilizers 3. (SFPP) Steam-flush pressure-pulse sterilizers Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Parameters (3) - correct answer.1. Time 2. Temperature 3. Pressure Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Common Cycle Times (2) - correct answer.1. 4 min, 270°F, 28-30 psi 2. 3 min, 275°F, 28-30 psi Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Items that CAN be sterilized - correct answer.1. Critical items that are heat and moisture resistant 2. Semi-critical items that are heat and moisture resistant 3. Sharps Containers Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Items that CANNOT be sterilized - correct answer.Heat and moisture sensitive items Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Biological Indicator - correct answer.Geobacillus Stearothermophilus EO: Method of Killing - correct answer.Alkylation: interferes with microorganism metabolism EO: Sterilants Used (2) - correct answer.1. 100% EO (undiluted) - common 2. EO Mixtures (contains HCFC and CO2) - uncommon EO: Parameters (5) - correct answer.1. Time 2. Temperature 3. Pressure 4. Humidity 5. Concentration EO: Common cycle time - correct answer.2.5 hours (not including aeration time) EO: Items that CAN be sterilized (3) - correct answer.1. Critical items that are heat, pressure, and moisture sensitive 2. Semi-critical items that are heat, pressure, and moisture sensitive 3. Devices with long lumens EO: Items that CANNOT be sterilized - correct answer.Trays with silicone mats (must follow manufacturer's guidelines) EO: Biological Indicator - correct answer.Bacillus Atrophaeus Gas Plasma: Method of Killing - correct answer.Interferes with microorganism metabolism by compromising essential components (enzymes, nucleic acid, etc.) Gas Plasma: Sterilant Used - correct answer.Combination of hydrogen peroxide vapor and gas plasma Gas Plasma: Parameters (3) - correct answer.1. Time 2. Temperature 3. Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma Gas Plasma: Common cycle time - correct answer.55 min, 113°F Gas Plasma: Items that CAN be sterilized - correct answer.1. Single-channel flexible endoscopes 2. Multiple-channel flexible endoscopes 3. Rigid endoscopes 4. Cameras 5. Stereotactic devices 6. Fiber-optic light cords