CBSPD Exam Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions Graded A

Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? A. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry B. It came help with storage C. Easier to carry D. None of the above - A. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry Which of the following best describe the overall role of the CB/SPD A. To help Nurse prepare for patients B. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care C. Specialized portable devices D. None of the above - B. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? A. FDA B. OSHA C. EPA D. CDC - C. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Medical-grade kraft paper cannot be used with which of the following sterilization processes? A. Low temperature gas plasma B. Flash heat C. High temperature gas plasma D. Dry heat - A. Low temperature gas plasma During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are not used frequently are classified as: A. B:items B. C:items C. A:items D. Z:items - C. A:Items that have a large dollar value but are not used frequently. Anatomy is the science that deals with the _________ of body parts. A. Role B. Structure C. Concept D. Alignment - B. Structure Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? A. Cilia B. Flagella C. Nucleus D. Cytoplasm - D. Cytoplasm Which of the following sets would be considered high-risk for special prion processing? A. Open heart set B. Laparotomy set C. Abdominal set D. Craniotomy - D. Craniotomy Set Which of the following organs produces bile? A. Gallbladder B. Pancreas C. Stomach D. Liver - D. Liver Microorganisms are measured in: A. Microns B. Feet C. Millimeters D. Nano-meters - A. Microns With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizer's ability to sterilize under actual use conditions? A. Full-load testing B. Maximum-load testing C. Overload testing D. Load testing - B. Maximum-load testing What is the ideal human body temperature? A. 75 F B. 87.4 F C. 98 F D. 98.6 F - D. 98.6 F Which of the following is true of a capsule? A. It is less difficult to kill than vegetive bacteria B. It is more difficult to kill than a spore C. It is resistant to heat and chemicals D. It is easily killed by antibiotics - C. It is resistant to heat and chemicals Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? A. Muscular System B. Lymphatic System C. Digestive System D. Respiratory System - D. Respiratory System Ethics is the practice of? A. Doing the right thing B. Making money C. Being nice D. None of the above - A. Doing the right thing A microorganism that is resting and has a hard, shell-like outer covering is called a? A. Cell B. Spore C. Capsule D. Prion - B. Spore Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) is caused by which of the following? A. Bacteria B. Fungi C. Protozoa D. Prions - D. Prions Nails, tissues, and money are examples of A. Vectors B. Vehicle C. Fomites D. None of the above - C. Fomites Cholera is transmitted by? A. Contaminated food and water B. Air-born bacteria C. Fomites D. Vector - A. Contaminated food and water In the final step of handwashing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips: A. Up B. Down C. Left D. Right - A. Up All of the following play role in how bones support other body systems except? A. storage of minerals B. growth of blood cells C. distribution of hormones D. protection of internal organs - C. distribution of hormones OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be? A. Open B. Soft C. Leak-proof D. Semi-permeable - C. Leak-proof Round or spherical bacteria are called? A. Bacilli B. Rod C. Cocci D. Spirochete - C. cocci The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is called? A. Rinsing B. Washing C. Soaking D. Cleaning - D. cleaning Which of the following should be cleaned daily? A. Floors and work surfaces B. Walls and vents C. Floor drains D. Ceilings - A. Floors and work surfaces Which of the following is a true statement regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the decontamination area? A. Its use is optional B. Vinyl gloves are all that is needed for manual cleaning C. Failure to wear PPE can result in disciplinary D. If the temperature in the room is too warm. gowns do not need to be worn - C. Failure to wear PPE can result in disciplinary action Before a medical device is cleaned and processed? A. It must be secured B. The manufacturer's instructions must be obtained (IFU) C. Check in by security D. Materialized - B. The manufacturer's instructions must be obtained (IFU) The minimum time needed for effective hand washing is? A. 10 seconds B. 15 seconds C. 25 seconds D. 16 Seconds - B. 15 seconds Which of the following is not a consideration when selecting a detergent? A. Quality of water B. Amount of Soil C. Water temperature D. Cost of detergent - D. Cost of detergent The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as its? A. pH B. LBS C. HLDs D. None of the above - A. pH Clostridium botulinum is harbored in (the)? A. water B. air C. food D. soil - D. soil A solution with pH of 3 is considered? A. alkaline B. acidic C. neutral D. none of the above - B. acidic A solution with pH of 13 is considered? A. alkaline B. acidic C. neutral D. none of the above - A. alkaline Which of the following are major non-living reservoirs of infectious diseases? A. Soil and water B. Oil and water C. Gas and oil D. Soil and gas - A. Soil and water High Alkaline detergents are best for mechanical washers because of? A. more friction in washing B. a lack of friction in washing C. a lack of heat in washing D. water hardness - B. a lack of friction in washing Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel instruments? A. Proteolytic enzyme detergent B. Lipolytic enzyme detergent C. Organic alkaline detergent D. Organic acid detergent - D. Organic acid detergent One method of preventing biofilm formation on instruments is to? A. rinse the instruments with distilled water and dry them well B. rinse the instruments with hard water and dry them well C. rinse the instruments with cold water and dry them well D. None of the above - A. rinse the instruments with distilled water and dry them well An ultrasonic lumen cleaner is used to clean? A. IV pump B. laparoscopic instruments C. Fiber-optic cable D. None of the above - B. laparoscopic instruments