CBSPD 2025/2026 Best Practices for Cleaning and Disinfection of Flexible
Endoscopes with Correct Answers (Graded A+)
Why is it Important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? - Extra condensation will make the
set more difficult to dry.
Which of the following best describes the overall role of the CS/SPD? - To provide dependable service
to enhance patient care.
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? - EPA
The function of a ratchet can be checked by? - Closing the ratchet on the first click, then tapping the
handle on the worktable.
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are not used frequently are classified as?
- Class A
Anatomy is the science that deals with the? Of the body parts? - Structure
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? - cytoplasm
Which of the following sets are considered high-risk for special prion processing? - Craniotomy Set
The metacarpals are in the? - Hands
Microorganisms are measured in. - Microns
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizes ability to sterilize
under actual use conditions? - Maximum-load testing
What is the ideal human body temperature? - 98.6 degrees F
What may be the cause of a blue stain Ima scope in Orthophthaldehyde? - Improper cleaning
, Which of the following is true of a capsule? - It is resistant to heat and chemicals.
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? - Respiratory
Ethics is the practice of: - Doing the right thing.
A microorganism that is resting and has a hard, shell like outer covering is called a ? - Spore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following? - Prions?
Nails, tissues, and money are examples of ? - Fomites
The Zika virus is transmitted by ? - Vectors
In the final step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips facing ? - Up.
Waterless hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration f alcohol to make them nose
effective? - 65%-95%
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems except? - Distribution of
hormones
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be ? - Leakproof
Flagella helps bacteria to ? - Propel through liquid medium
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is called? -
Cleaning
Ventilation in the decontamination area should be ? - Negative pressure with 10 air exchanges per
hour.
Endoscopes with Correct Answers (Graded A+)
Why is it Important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? - Extra condensation will make the
set more difficult to dry.
Which of the following best describes the overall role of the CS/SPD? - To provide dependable service
to enhance patient care.
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? - EPA
The function of a ratchet can be checked by? - Closing the ratchet on the first click, then tapping the
handle on the worktable.
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are not used frequently are classified as?
- Class A
Anatomy is the science that deals with the? Of the body parts? - Structure
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? - cytoplasm
Which of the following sets are considered high-risk for special prion processing? - Craniotomy Set
The metacarpals are in the? - Hands
Microorganisms are measured in. - Microns
With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizes ability to sterilize
under actual use conditions? - Maximum-load testing
What is the ideal human body temperature? - 98.6 degrees F
What may be the cause of a blue stain Ima scope in Orthophthaldehyde? - Improper cleaning
, Which of the following is true of a capsule? - It is resistant to heat and chemicals.
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? - Respiratory
Ethics is the practice of: - Doing the right thing.
A microorganism that is resting and has a hard, shell like outer covering is called a ? - Spore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following? - Prions?
Nails, tissues, and money are examples of ? - Fomites
The Zika virus is transmitted by ? - Vectors
In the final step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips facing ? - Up.
Waterless hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration f alcohol to make them nose
effective? - 65%-95%
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems except? - Distribution of
hormones
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be ? - Leakproof
Flagella helps bacteria to ? - Propel through liquid medium
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is called? -
Cleaning
Ventilation in the decontamination area should be ? - Negative pressure with 10 air exchanges per
hour.
