CBSPD Sterilization - Certification Exam Review With Complete Solutions!!
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Method of Killing - ANSWER-Denatures microorganism proteins
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Sterilant Used - ANSWER-Combination of steam and ambient air
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: How do steam and ambient are sterilize? - ANSWER-Steam displaces the air, and forces it out of the drain vent. Steam then comes in direct contact with items
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Parameters (3) - ANSWER-1. Time
2. Temperature
3. Pressure
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Common cycle times (3) - ANSWER-1. 30 min, 250°F, 15 psi
2. 15-25 min, 275°F, 27 psi
3. 10 min, 275°F, 30 psi
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Items that CAN be sterilized - ANSWER-1. Critical items that are heat and moisture resistant
2. Semi-critical items that are heat and moisture resistant
3. Sharps Containers
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Items that CANNOT be sterilized - ANSWER-Heat and moisture sensitive materials
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Biological Indicator - ANSWER-Geobacillus Stearothermophilus
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Method of Killing - ANSWER-Denatures microorganism proteins
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Sterilants Used (3) - ANSWER-1. Combination of steam and ambient air
2. Prevacuum Sterilizers
3. (SFPP) Steam-flush pressure-pulse sterilizers Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Parameters (3) - ANSWER-1. Time
2. Temperature
3. Pressure
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Common Cycle Times (2) - ANSWER-1. 4 min, 270°F, 28-30 psi
2. 3 min, 275°F, 28-30 psi
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Items that CAN be sterilized - ANSWER-1. Critical items that are heat and moisture resistant
2. Semi-critical items that are heat and moisture resistant
3. Sharps Containers
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Items that CANNOT be sterilized - ANSWER-Heat and moisture sensitive items
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Biological Indicator - ANSWER-Geobacillus Stearothermophilus
EO: Method of Killing - ANSWER-Alkylation: interferes with microorganism metabolism
EO: Sterilants Used (2) - ANSWER-1. 100% EO (undiluted) - common
2. EO Mixtures (contains HCFC and CO2) - uncommon
EO: Parameters (5) - ANSWER-1. Time
2. Temperature
3. Pressure
4. Humidity
5. Concentration
EO: Common cycle time - ANSWER-2.5 hours (not including aeration time)
EO: Items that CAN be sterilized (3) - ANSWER-1. Critical items that are heat, pressure,
and moisture sensitive
2. Semi-critical items that are heat, pressure, and moisture sensitive
3. Devices with long lumens
EO: Items that CANNOT be sterilized - ANSWER-Trays with silicone mats (must follow manufacturer's guidelines)
EO: Biological Indicator - ANSWER-Bacillus Atrophaeus
Gas Plasma: Method of Killing - ANSWER-Interferes with microorganism metabolism by
compromising essential components (enzymes, nucleic acid, etc.)
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Method of Killing - ANSWER-Denatures microorganism proteins
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Sterilant Used - ANSWER-Combination of steam and ambient air
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: How do steam and ambient are sterilize? - ANSWER-Steam displaces the air, and forces it out of the drain vent. Steam then comes in direct contact with items
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Parameters (3) - ANSWER-1. Time
2. Temperature
3. Pressure
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Common cycle times (3) - ANSWER-1. 30 min, 250°F, 15 psi
2. 15-25 min, 275°F, 27 psi
3. 10 min, 275°F, 30 psi
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Items that CAN be sterilized - ANSWER-1. Critical items that are heat and moisture resistant
2. Semi-critical items that are heat and moisture resistant
3. Sharps Containers
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Items that CANNOT be sterilized - ANSWER-Heat and moisture sensitive materials
Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Biological Indicator - ANSWER-Geobacillus Stearothermophilus
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Method of Killing - ANSWER-Denatures microorganism proteins
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Sterilants Used (3) - ANSWER-1. Combination of steam and ambient air
2. Prevacuum Sterilizers
3. (SFPP) Steam-flush pressure-pulse sterilizers Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Parameters (3) - ANSWER-1. Time
2. Temperature
3. Pressure
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Common Cycle Times (2) - ANSWER-1. 4 min, 270°F, 28-30 psi
2. 3 min, 275°F, 28-30 psi
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Items that CAN be sterilized - ANSWER-1. Critical items that are heat and moisture resistant
2. Semi-critical items that are heat and moisture resistant
3. Sharps Containers
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Items that CANNOT be sterilized - ANSWER-Heat and moisture sensitive items
Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Biological Indicator - ANSWER-Geobacillus Stearothermophilus
EO: Method of Killing - ANSWER-Alkylation: interferes with microorganism metabolism
EO: Sterilants Used (2) - ANSWER-1. 100% EO (undiluted) - common
2. EO Mixtures (contains HCFC and CO2) - uncommon
EO: Parameters (5) - ANSWER-1. Time
2. Temperature
3. Pressure
4. Humidity
5. Concentration
EO: Common cycle time - ANSWER-2.5 hours (not including aeration time)
EO: Items that CAN be sterilized (3) - ANSWER-1. Critical items that are heat, pressure,
and moisture sensitive
2. Semi-critical items that are heat, pressure, and moisture sensitive
3. Devices with long lumens
EO: Items that CANNOT be sterilized - ANSWER-Trays with silicone mats (must follow manufacturer's guidelines)
EO: Biological Indicator - ANSWER-Bacillus Atrophaeus
Gas Plasma: Method of Killing - ANSWER-Interferes with microorganism metabolism by
compromising essential components (enzymes, nucleic acid, etc.)
