CBSPD DECONTAMINATION - CERTIFICATION EXAM
REVIEW QUESTIONS | TESTED AND PROVEN
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 100%
(GRADE A+)
Define Cleaning
Ans>> "the removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing
or for the intended use"
Define Decontamination
Ans>> "the use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy BBP on a surface
or item to the point where they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the
surface or item is rendered safe for handling, use, or disposal"
Donning PPE (order)
Ans>> *Head cover already on*
1. Shoe Covers
2. Gown
3. Mask
4. Goggles/Face Shield
1
,5. Gloves
Doffing PPE (order)
Ans>> 1. Shoe Covers (dirtiest)
2. Gloves
3. Goggles/Face Shield
4. Gown
5. Mask
Gross Soil
Ans>> - Removed at point of use
- Use wet towel with distilled water (no saline)
- spray enzymatic foam
Should you soak contaminated instruments?
Ans>> No
(soaking causes the formation of biofilms)
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, Regulates the transport of supplies, goods, and containers
Ans>> Department of Transportation
(DOT)
8 Factors that affect cleaning
Ans>> 1. Water Quality
2. Water Temperature
3. Detergent Cleaning Activity
4. Mechanical Action
5. Type of Soil
6. Instrument Design
7. Cleaning and Verification
8. Quality Assurance
Who prohibits HCWs from putting hands in bins/containers with soiled instruments?
Ans>> OSHA
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REVIEW QUESTIONS | TESTED AND PROVEN
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 100%
(GRADE A+)
Define Cleaning
Ans>> "the removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing
or for the intended use"
Define Decontamination
Ans>> "the use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy BBP on a surface
or item to the point where they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the
surface or item is rendered safe for handling, use, or disposal"
Donning PPE (order)
Ans>> *Head cover already on*
1. Shoe Covers
2. Gown
3. Mask
4. Goggles/Face Shield
1
,5. Gloves
Doffing PPE (order)
Ans>> 1. Shoe Covers (dirtiest)
2. Gloves
3. Goggles/Face Shield
4. Gown
5. Mask
Gross Soil
Ans>> - Removed at point of use
- Use wet towel with distilled water (no saline)
- spray enzymatic foam
Should you soak contaminated instruments?
Ans>> No
(soaking causes the formation of biofilms)
2
, Regulates the transport of supplies, goods, and containers
Ans>> Department of Transportation
(DOT)
8 Factors that affect cleaning
Ans>> 1. Water Quality
2. Water Temperature
3. Detergent Cleaning Activity
4. Mechanical Action
5. Type of Soil
6. Instrument Design
7. Cleaning and Verification
8. Quality Assurance
Who prohibits HCWs from putting hands in bins/containers with soiled instruments?
Ans>> OSHA
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