CBSPD EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
It takes a certain ______ to reach a certain ____________ - Answer-Pressure
temperature
What are the types of sterilization processes used? - Answer-1) steam
2) EtO
3) Dry Heat
4) Gas plasma
5) Ozone
6) liquid chemical
What does a class on indicator respond to? - Answer-Only one parameter of the
process
(ex.: autoclave tape)
Geobacillus steuro-thermophilus must be incubated at what temp.? - Answer-132
degrees farenheit
What should the incoming saturated steam dryness be? - Answer-ideally 97% to
100% saturated steam
What should the sterility assurance level be? - Answer-10^-6
When a new sterilizer comes in or relocated how many consecutive biologicals be
ran in an empty sterilizer? - Answer-three
How many air exchanges should there be in the sterilization area? - Answer-ten
Class five responds to - Answer-all critical parameters
Class three responds to - Answer-single parameter respond to one chemical
parameter
Biological monitors contain... - Answer-spores geobacillus stearothermophilus
The biological used for team, ozone, and pareacetic sterilization contains.... -
Answer-Geobacillus Stearothermophilus
The biological used for EtO, gas plasma, and dry heat contains... - Answer-Bacillus
atrophaeus
True/False
Adequate cleaning will lead to easier sterilization b/c it reduces present bioburden -
Answer-true
, When must a control biological be ran? - Answer-Daily or when a new lot number is
present
When are biologicals placed for steam sterilization? - Answer-Coldest point (drain
line)
Where do you place biologicals for EtO sterilization? - Answer-Approximately the
center of the load
Where are biologicals placed for gas plasma sterilization? - Answer-First shelf back
of chamber
If no microorganisms survived, the biological test is the positive or negative? -
Answer-Negative
If microorganisms survive the biological test is considered positive or negative? -
Answer-positive
If bacteria lives what color does the biological turn? - Answer-yellow
When a BI tests positive you must... - Answer-Determine why it failed and recall
everything from that cycle and reprocess it
Steam sterilizers should be monitors at a minimum of... - Answer-weekly
Each package ran through sterilizers should be labelled with what? - Answer-1)lot
number
2)date
3)cycle number
What must CSD comply with? - Answer-local and state regulations
What is decontamination? - Answer-contaminated items are rendered safe for
handling by personnel who are not wearing protective attire
What does the EPA regulate? - Answer-EtO manufacturing and emissions, and
labelling
What agencies govern central sterile departments? - Answer--joint commission (JC)
-occupational safety (OSHA)
-Environmental (EPA)
-Food and Drug (FDA)
Is JCAHO a government agency? - Answer-no it is a volunteer organization
The standards of _____________ affect most areas of the health care facility. -
Answer-Joint Commission
What should large items be lifted with? - Answer-If too large, then a lift must be used;
if can be lifted with body use legs not back/arms
ANSWERS
It takes a certain ______ to reach a certain ____________ - Answer-Pressure
temperature
What are the types of sterilization processes used? - Answer-1) steam
2) EtO
3) Dry Heat
4) Gas plasma
5) Ozone
6) liquid chemical
What does a class on indicator respond to? - Answer-Only one parameter of the
process
(ex.: autoclave tape)
Geobacillus steuro-thermophilus must be incubated at what temp.? - Answer-132
degrees farenheit
What should the incoming saturated steam dryness be? - Answer-ideally 97% to
100% saturated steam
What should the sterility assurance level be? - Answer-10^-6
When a new sterilizer comes in or relocated how many consecutive biologicals be
ran in an empty sterilizer? - Answer-three
How many air exchanges should there be in the sterilization area? - Answer-ten
Class five responds to - Answer-all critical parameters
Class three responds to - Answer-single parameter respond to one chemical
parameter
Biological monitors contain... - Answer-spores geobacillus stearothermophilus
The biological used for team, ozone, and pareacetic sterilization contains.... -
Answer-Geobacillus Stearothermophilus
The biological used for EtO, gas plasma, and dry heat contains... - Answer-Bacillus
atrophaeus
True/False
Adequate cleaning will lead to easier sterilization b/c it reduces present bioburden -
Answer-true
, When must a control biological be ran? - Answer-Daily or when a new lot number is
present
When are biologicals placed for steam sterilization? - Answer-Coldest point (drain
line)
Where do you place biologicals for EtO sterilization? - Answer-Approximately the
center of the load
Where are biologicals placed for gas plasma sterilization? - Answer-First shelf back
of chamber
If no microorganisms survived, the biological test is the positive or negative? -
Answer-Negative
If microorganisms survive the biological test is considered positive or negative? -
Answer-positive
If bacteria lives what color does the biological turn? - Answer-yellow
When a BI tests positive you must... - Answer-Determine why it failed and recall
everything from that cycle and reprocess it
Steam sterilizers should be monitors at a minimum of... - Answer-weekly
Each package ran through sterilizers should be labelled with what? - Answer-1)lot
number
2)date
3)cycle number
What must CSD comply with? - Answer-local and state regulations
What is decontamination? - Answer-contaminated items are rendered safe for
handling by personnel who are not wearing protective attire
What does the EPA regulate? - Answer-EtO manufacturing and emissions, and
labelling
What agencies govern central sterile departments? - Answer--joint commission (JC)
-occupational safety (OSHA)
-Environmental (EPA)
-Food and Drug (FDA)
Is JCAHO a government agency? - Answer-no it is a volunteer organization
The standards of _____________ affect most areas of the health care facility. -
Answer-Joint Commission
What should large items be lifted with? - Answer-If too large, then a lift must be used;
if can be lifted with body use legs not back/arms
