CSPT EXAM #2 2025 QUESTIONS AND
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Hypo/hyperthermia machine - ANS patient cooling machine.
sequential compression device - ANS equipment used in the prevention of blood clots.
before being disinfected, patient care equipment should be - ANS cleaned with detergent.
the disinfectant recommended by the equipment manufacturer for: - ANS patient care
equipment
final preparation of patient care equipment - ANS 1. checking of cords and plugs for signs of
damage. 2. checking of the date of last safety check. 3. lubrication of movable parts.
biomedical engineering department - ANS send anything damaged
patient care equipment that is soiled needs to be - ANS contained during transport.
400 series stainless steel is used for such instruments as - ANS scissors, forceps, osteotomes
and chisels.
retractors - ANS hold back tissue or organs.
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weakest part of the instrument is/are - ANS box lock
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, most difficult part of a hemostat to clean? - ANS ratchet
final stage of manufacturing a surgical-grade instrument is called - ANS passivation
scissors with black handles are often referred to as - ANS super sharps
the layer on a surgical instrument that is created by the passivation process is called -
ANS chromium oxide
how is an instrument with tungsten carbide inserts identified? - ANS gold handles
what type of finish on a surgical instrument is used for laser prcedures? - ANS ebonized.
which of the following lubricants is recommended for use on surgical instruments? -
ANS water-based.
the chromium oxide layer is intended to make an instrument - ANS resistant to corrosion
routine inspection of instruments - ANS jaw alignment, rachet tension, box lock stiffness.
unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer, an instrument should be lubricated -
ANS every time its used.
when testing a scissor for sharpness it is important to - ANS make several vuts in the testing
material.
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ANSWERS
Hypo/hyperthermia machine - ANS patient cooling machine.
sequential compression device - ANS equipment used in the prevention of blood clots.
before being disinfected, patient care equipment should be - ANS cleaned with detergent.
the disinfectant recommended by the equipment manufacturer for: - ANS patient care
equipment
final preparation of patient care equipment - ANS 1. checking of cords and plugs for signs of
damage. 2. checking of the date of last safety check. 3. lubrication of movable parts.
biomedical engineering department - ANS send anything damaged
patient care equipment that is soiled needs to be - ANS contained during transport.
400 series stainless steel is used for such instruments as - ANS scissors, forceps, osteotomes
and chisels.
retractors - ANS hold back tissue or organs.
1
weakest part of the instrument is/are - ANS box lock
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, most difficult part of a hemostat to clean? - ANS ratchet
final stage of manufacturing a surgical-grade instrument is called - ANS passivation
scissors with black handles are often referred to as - ANS super sharps
the layer on a surgical instrument that is created by the passivation process is called -
ANS chromium oxide
how is an instrument with tungsten carbide inserts identified? - ANS gold handles
what type of finish on a surgical instrument is used for laser prcedures? - ANS ebonized.
which of the following lubricants is recommended for use on surgical instruments? -
ANS water-based.
the chromium oxide layer is intended to make an instrument - ANS resistant to corrosion
routine inspection of instruments - ANS jaw alignment, rachet tension, box lock stiffness.
unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer, an instrument should be lubricated -
ANS every time its used.
when testing a scissor for sharpness it is important to - ANS make several vuts in the testing
material.
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