CBSPD Practice Test Questions and
Answers
The removal of contamination from an item to be extent necessary for further processing or for
its intended of use" is the AAMI's definition for: - ANSWERS-Cleaning
The use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy bloodborne pathogens
on the surface of an item is known as: - ANSWERS-decontamination
Which of the following would be acceptable to transport used operating room surgical
instrument trays? - ANSWERS-Closed case cart
Microorganisms found in blood, tissue, and/or body fluids nonsurgical instruments are referred
to as - ANSWERS-Bioburden
Which of the following terms refers to disease-producing microorganisms? - ANSWERS-
pathogen
The mechanical action performed by the ultrasonic cleaner is called - ANSWERS-Cavitation
When applying PPE, which o the following should be done first: - ANSWERS-Gown
Employees should be trained in the appropriate protective attire to be worn when - ANSWERS-
performing specific tasks
Before a medical device is cleaned, what information MUST the technician have before
processing it? - ANSWERS-Manufacturer's instruction for use
, A solution is considered NEUTRAL when the pH is - ANSWERS-7
A cleaning solution having a pH of 9 is said to be - ANSWERS-alkaline
Enzyme-based detergents contain organic substances that assist in the breakdown of -
ANSWERS-protein soils and blood
When sorting items in the decontamination area, which of the following will REQUIRE manual
cleaning? - ANSWERS-Powered equipments
proteolytic enzyme breaks down - ANSWERS-blood soils
Which of the following should NEVER be used to remove gross soils on instruments? -
ANSWERS-Chlorine
Before any item with multiple parts is cleaned, it MUST be - ANSWERS-dissembled as directed
by the manufacturer
Metal-bristled brushes can be used to clean - ANSWERS-the tungsten carbide jaws of needle
holders
When manually cleaning surgical instruments, the FINAL rinse in the cleaning process should be
performed using - ANSWERS-critical water
Before instruments are processed in an ultrasonic cleaner, the - ANSWERS-gross soiled should
be removed
Answers
The removal of contamination from an item to be extent necessary for further processing or for
its intended of use" is the AAMI's definition for: - ANSWERS-Cleaning
The use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy bloodborne pathogens
on the surface of an item is known as: - ANSWERS-decontamination
Which of the following would be acceptable to transport used operating room surgical
instrument trays? - ANSWERS-Closed case cart
Microorganisms found in blood, tissue, and/or body fluids nonsurgical instruments are referred
to as - ANSWERS-Bioburden
Which of the following terms refers to disease-producing microorganisms? - ANSWERS-
pathogen
The mechanical action performed by the ultrasonic cleaner is called - ANSWERS-Cavitation
When applying PPE, which o the following should be done first: - ANSWERS-Gown
Employees should be trained in the appropriate protective attire to be worn when - ANSWERS-
performing specific tasks
Before a medical device is cleaned, what information MUST the technician have before
processing it? - ANSWERS-Manufacturer's instruction for use
, A solution is considered NEUTRAL when the pH is - ANSWERS-7
A cleaning solution having a pH of 9 is said to be - ANSWERS-alkaline
Enzyme-based detergents contain organic substances that assist in the breakdown of -
ANSWERS-protein soils and blood
When sorting items in the decontamination area, which of the following will REQUIRE manual
cleaning? - ANSWERS-Powered equipments
proteolytic enzyme breaks down - ANSWERS-blood soils
Which of the following should NEVER be used to remove gross soils on instruments? -
ANSWERS-Chlorine
Before any item with multiple parts is cleaned, it MUST be - ANSWERS-dissembled as directed
by the manufacturer
Metal-bristled brushes can be used to clean - ANSWERS-the tungsten carbide jaws of needle
holders
When manually cleaning surgical instruments, the FINAL rinse in the cleaning process should be
performed using - ANSWERS-critical water
Before instruments are processed in an ultrasonic cleaner, the - ANSWERS-gross soiled should
be removed
