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CBSPD Exam Prep 2025 — Certified Sterile
Processing and Distribution Study Guide, Practice
Test Questions, and Certification Requirements
Get ready for the CBSPD Exam 2025 with the most up-to-date study guide, free practice test
questions, and certification tips. Learn how to pass the Certified Sterile Processing and
Distribution Technician exam and meet CBSPD certification requirements.
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Medical grade kraft paper, moist instruments, implants, & long/narrow lumens can NEVER be
used in this sterilizer: - ANSWER-LTGP
What factor is critical to EO gas killing microbes? - ANSWER-Humidity
Minimal amount of IFUs spd techs should haveand where: - ANSWER-2, one at decontamination
and the other at prep and packaging
AMII Tir 34 establishes parameters and values for testing: - ANSWER-Water quality
Pathogens prefer these environmental conditions: - ANSWER-Warm, dark and moist
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Distribution system designed to reduce inventory - ANSWER-Just-in-time/ stockless
What does a patient equipment processing area contain? - ANSWER-Electric outlets, gloves,
"clean" tags, clear bags for covering equipment
The process performed by a manufacturer to ensure a product consistently yields results
complying with predetermined specifications - ANSWER-Validation
Steam entering the sterilizer should have what percentage of entrained water? - ANSWER-3%
To prevent biofilms in lumens: - ANSWER-Use critical water and dry well
What residue leaves bluish or rainbow-type stains on instruments - ANSWER-Iron and silicates
In table-top sterilizers, steam in generated from: - ANSWER-Distilled/critical water poured in a
reservoir in/on the machine
Sterility type for reusable instruments processed within SPD - ANSWER-Event related sterility
Max weight when sterilizing 2 large basins with smaller bowls in the set - ANSWER-7lb
Thickness of a sterility maintenance cover should be - ANSWER-2-3mils thick
Excellent cleaning starts this process, disinfection continues this process, and sterilization
eliminates bioburden. Proper performance of this task results in the scientific principle: -
ANSWER-Log reduction
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Spaulding Classification states non critical devices require - ANSWER-Low level disinfection
Equiptment is identified as nonfuctional on floor. The spd tech assigned to patient care should: -
ANSWER-Leave item "as is" and contact biomedical engineering
Printouts and graphs that show sterilizer met proper parameters are examples of: - ANSWER-
Physical monitors/ mechanical indicators
What property make mycobacteria hard to kill? - ANSWER-Fatty protective sheath
Correct temperature range for tepid water: - ANSWER-60-100
HAIs arent usually transmitted to healthy individuals, which quality of surgical patients must
techs understand? - ANSWER-Surgery involves penetration of skin, the body's first line of
defense
What is the most popular title for the Central Service department head? - ANSWER-Director
Where should 1005 ethylene oxide gas canisters should be stored? - ANSWER-Chemical storage
cabinet
Chemical indicators are FDA ___ devices - ANSWER-Class II
Healthcare Regulations and Standards provide consistency of departmental activities by
outlining: - ANSWER-Minimal performance standards
CBSPD Exam Prep 2025 — Certified Sterile
Processing and Distribution Study Guide, Practice
Test Questions, and Certification Requirements
Get ready for the CBSPD Exam 2025 with the most up-to-date study guide, free practice test
questions, and certification tips. Learn how to pass the Certified Sterile Processing and
Distribution Technician exam and meet CBSPD certification requirements.
• CBSPD exam prep 2025
• CBSPD practice test questions
• CBSPD study guide 2025
•
Medical grade kraft paper, moist instruments, implants, & long/narrow lumens can NEVER be
used in this sterilizer: - ANSWER-LTGP
What factor is critical to EO gas killing microbes? - ANSWER-Humidity
Minimal amount of IFUs spd techs should haveand where: - ANSWER-2, one at decontamination
and the other at prep and packaging
AMII Tir 34 establishes parameters and values for testing: - ANSWER-Water quality
Pathogens prefer these environmental conditions: - ANSWER-Warm, dark and moist
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Distribution system designed to reduce inventory - ANSWER-Just-in-time/ stockless
What does a patient equipment processing area contain? - ANSWER-Electric outlets, gloves,
"clean" tags, clear bags for covering equipment
The process performed by a manufacturer to ensure a product consistently yields results
complying with predetermined specifications - ANSWER-Validation
Steam entering the sterilizer should have what percentage of entrained water? - ANSWER-3%
To prevent biofilms in lumens: - ANSWER-Use critical water and dry well
What residue leaves bluish or rainbow-type stains on instruments - ANSWER-Iron and silicates
In table-top sterilizers, steam in generated from: - ANSWER-Distilled/critical water poured in a
reservoir in/on the machine
Sterility type for reusable instruments processed within SPD - ANSWER-Event related sterility
Max weight when sterilizing 2 large basins with smaller bowls in the set - ANSWER-7lb
Thickness of a sterility maintenance cover should be - ANSWER-2-3mils thick
Excellent cleaning starts this process, disinfection continues this process, and sterilization
eliminates bioburden. Proper performance of this task results in the scientific principle: -
ANSWER-Log reduction
, 3|Page
Spaulding Classification states non critical devices require - ANSWER-Low level disinfection
Equiptment is identified as nonfuctional on floor. The spd tech assigned to patient care should: -
ANSWER-Leave item "as is" and contact biomedical engineering
Printouts and graphs that show sterilizer met proper parameters are examples of: - ANSWER-
Physical monitors/ mechanical indicators
What property make mycobacteria hard to kill? - ANSWER-Fatty protective sheath
Correct temperature range for tepid water: - ANSWER-60-100
HAIs arent usually transmitted to healthy individuals, which quality of surgical patients must
techs understand? - ANSWER-Surgery involves penetration of skin, the body's first line of
defense
What is the most popular title for the Central Service department head? - ANSWER-Director
Where should 1005 ethylene oxide gas canisters should be stored? - ANSWER-Chemical storage
cabinet
Chemical indicators are FDA ___ devices - ANSWER-Class II
Healthcare Regulations and Standards provide consistency of departmental activities by
outlining: - ANSWER-Minimal performance standards
