CBSPD EVALUATION EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔What is the purpose of a tungsten carbide insert on a needle holder? - ✔✔to hold
suture needle better
✔✔When should laparoscopic instruments be reassembled for sterilization? - ✔✔When
recommended by the manufacturer
✔✔Which of the following types of instruments is used to view internal organs through
very small openings? - ✔✔Endoscopic
✔✔Instruments must never be ? - ✔✔engraved
✔✔Which of the following is an example of a flexible endoscope? - ✔✔Colonoscopy
scope.
✔✔In the sterile storage are of the SPD, the temperature is 70 deg F and the humidity is
69%. What should be done? - ✔✔Continue with routine activities
✔✔Anyone entering the preparation are must? - ✔✔Wear proper attire.
✔✔Where should the chemical indicator be placed when sterilizing two large basins
with smaller basins in one set? - ✔✔In the top and bottom basins.
✔✔If a wrapper is to be used as a sterile field, how far over the edge of the table should
it be? - ✔✔6 inches
✔✔When can loaner instrument sets be placed inside rigid sterilization containers? -
✔✔With instructions from the loaner instrument company
✔✔The three basic shapes of microbes are round, spiral and ? - ✔✔Rod-like
✔✔in non table top steam sterilizers steam is generating in - ✔✔boiler
✔✔Autoclave tape is considered which class of indicator ? - ✔✔Class 1
✔✔Which part of the steam sterilizer produces heat inside the chamber to prevent
condensation from forming on the chamber walls? - ✔✔The jacket
✔✔The need for frequent reprocessing can be minimized by - ✔✔Proper stock rotation
✔✔What is the coldest part of the sterilizer? - ✔✔Drain line
, ✔✔Gradual heating of the packs occur during which phase of the steam sterilization
cycle? - ✔✔Conditioning
✔✔All of the following apply to eye wash expect ? - ✔✔They must flush one eye at a
time.
✔✔What is the most important thing to remember when double peel pouching? -
✔✔The inner pouch must lay flat inside the outer pouch.
✔✔Which of the following best describes a minimum exposure time, temperature, and
pressure for prevacuum steam sterilization of wrapped items ? - ✔✔4 minutes @270
degree F 38-40 pounds per square inch.
✔✔What is the first step to take when an instrument needs to be sterilized for
immediate use ? - ✔✔Clean the instrument according to the manufactures instructions.
✔✔Incoming saturated steam should be witching which of the following ranges of
dryness ? - ✔✔97%-100%
✔✔Failure to remove all air from a package within the steam sterilizer will result in ? -
✔✔Poor steam penetration
✔✔Damage to medical/surgical supplies stored in the receiving area can be avoided by
? - ✔✔avoiding temperature and humidity extremes
✔✔In a NON tabletop sterilizer, Steam is exhausted from the sterilizer through the ? -
✔✔Chamber drain line
✔✔Why must textile packs be placed on their sides for sterilization? - ✔✔To facilitate air
removal and steam penetration.
✔✔The most unique feature of a chemical integrator is its ability to ? - ✔✔Perform in
parallel to a biological indicator.
✔✔EO kills microorganisms by a process called ? - ✔✔Alkylation
✔✔The nominal concentration of hydrogen peroxide in a low temperature gas plasma
sterilizer is ? - ✔✔59%
✔✔Rigid sterilization containers should be biologically tested before ? - ✔✔Purchasing
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔What is the purpose of a tungsten carbide insert on a needle holder? - ✔✔to hold
suture needle better
✔✔When should laparoscopic instruments be reassembled for sterilization? - ✔✔When
recommended by the manufacturer
✔✔Which of the following types of instruments is used to view internal organs through
very small openings? - ✔✔Endoscopic
✔✔Instruments must never be ? - ✔✔engraved
✔✔Which of the following is an example of a flexible endoscope? - ✔✔Colonoscopy
scope.
✔✔In the sterile storage are of the SPD, the temperature is 70 deg F and the humidity is
69%. What should be done? - ✔✔Continue with routine activities
✔✔Anyone entering the preparation are must? - ✔✔Wear proper attire.
✔✔Where should the chemical indicator be placed when sterilizing two large basins
with smaller basins in one set? - ✔✔In the top and bottom basins.
✔✔If a wrapper is to be used as a sterile field, how far over the edge of the table should
it be? - ✔✔6 inches
✔✔When can loaner instrument sets be placed inside rigid sterilization containers? -
✔✔With instructions from the loaner instrument company
✔✔The three basic shapes of microbes are round, spiral and ? - ✔✔Rod-like
✔✔in non table top steam sterilizers steam is generating in - ✔✔boiler
✔✔Autoclave tape is considered which class of indicator ? - ✔✔Class 1
✔✔Which part of the steam sterilizer produces heat inside the chamber to prevent
condensation from forming on the chamber walls? - ✔✔The jacket
✔✔The need for frequent reprocessing can be minimized by - ✔✔Proper stock rotation
✔✔What is the coldest part of the sterilizer? - ✔✔Drain line
, ✔✔Gradual heating of the packs occur during which phase of the steam sterilization
cycle? - ✔✔Conditioning
✔✔All of the following apply to eye wash expect ? - ✔✔They must flush one eye at a
time.
✔✔What is the most important thing to remember when double peel pouching? -
✔✔The inner pouch must lay flat inside the outer pouch.
✔✔Which of the following best describes a minimum exposure time, temperature, and
pressure for prevacuum steam sterilization of wrapped items ? - ✔✔4 minutes @270
degree F 38-40 pounds per square inch.
✔✔What is the first step to take when an instrument needs to be sterilized for
immediate use ? - ✔✔Clean the instrument according to the manufactures instructions.
✔✔Incoming saturated steam should be witching which of the following ranges of
dryness ? - ✔✔97%-100%
✔✔Failure to remove all air from a package within the steam sterilizer will result in ? -
✔✔Poor steam penetration
✔✔Damage to medical/surgical supplies stored in the receiving area can be avoided by
? - ✔✔avoiding temperature and humidity extremes
✔✔In a NON tabletop sterilizer, Steam is exhausted from the sterilizer through the ? -
✔✔Chamber drain line
✔✔Why must textile packs be placed on their sides for sterilization? - ✔✔To facilitate air
removal and steam penetration.
✔✔The most unique feature of a chemical integrator is its ability to ? - ✔✔Perform in
parallel to a biological indicator.
✔✔EO kills microorganisms by a process called ? - ✔✔Alkylation
✔✔The nominal concentration of hydrogen peroxide in a low temperature gas plasma
sterilizer is ? - ✔✔59%
✔✔Rigid sterilization containers should be biologically tested before ? - ✔✔Purchasing
