CBSPD FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Why is it Important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? ✔✔Extra condensation will
make the set more difficult to dry.
Which of the following best describe
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CBSPD FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Why is it Important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? ✔✔Extra condensation will
make the set more difficult to dry.
Which of the following best describes the overall role of the CS/SPD? ✔✔To provide dependable
service to enhance patient care.
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? ✔✔EPA
The function of a ratchet can be checked by? ✔✔Closing the ratchet on the first click, then tapping
the handle on the worktable.
During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are not used frequently are classified
as? ✔✔Class A
Anatomy is the science that deals with the ? Of the body parts? ✔✔Structure
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell? ✔✔cytoplasm
Which of the following sets are considered high-risk for special prion processing? ✔✔Craniotomy
Set
The metacarpals are located in the? ✔✔Hands
Microorganisms are measured in? ✔✔MicronsWith respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizes ability to
sterilize under actual use conditions? ✔✔Maximum-load testing
What is the ideal human body temperature? ✔✔98.6 degrees F
What may be the cause of a blue stain Ima scope in Orthophthaldehyde? ✔✔Improper cleaning
Which of the following is true of a capsule? ✔✔It is resistant to heat and chemicals.
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? ✔✔Respiratory
Ethics is the practice of: ✔✔Doing the right thing.
A microorganism that is resting and has a hard, shell like outer covering is called a ? ✔✔Spore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following? ✔✔Prions?
Nails, tissues, and money are examples of ? ✔✔Fomites
The Zika virus is transmitted by ? ✔✔Vectors
In the final step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips facing ? ✔✔Up.
Waterless hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration f alcohol to make them nose
effective? ✔✔65%-95%
All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems except? ✔✔Distribution
of hormonesOSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be ? ✔✔Leakproof
Flagella helps bacteria to ? ✔✔Propel through liquid medium
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is called?
✔✔Cleaning
Ventilation in the decontamination area should be ? ✔✔Negative pressure with 10 air exchanges
per hour.
Which of the following should be cleaned daily? ✔✔Floors and work surfaces.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of PPE in the decontamination
area? ✔✔Failure to wear PPE can result in a disciplinary action.
Before a medical device is cleaned and processed? ✔✔The manufacturers instructions must be
obtained.
Which of the following additional chemicals is recommended when a high-alkaline detergent is
used in a mechanical washer ? ✔✔Neutralizing Acid
Which of the following types of organisms is able to survive adverse environment conditions by
forming spores? ✔✔Clostrudium
The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as ? ✔✔pH
Barrier precautions, hand washing and sharps precautions come under the umbrella of ?
✔✔Standard precautionsA solution with a pH level of 3 is considered ? ✔✔Acidic
A solution having a pH of 13 is ? ✔✔Alkaline
Which of the following are major non living reservoirs of infectious diseases? ✔✔Soil and water
Alkaline detergents are best for mechanical washers because of ? ✔✔A lack of friction in washing
Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel instruments? ✔✔Organic
acid detergent
One method of preventing biofilm formation on instruments is to ? ✔✔Rinse the instruments with
distilled water and dry them well.
Open but unused instrument sets should be ? ✔✔Completely reprocessed.
Unless otherwise directed, an item high-level disinfected in glutaraldehyde MUST be rinsed a
minimum of ? ✔✔Two times
Generally the distal end of a rigid endoscope should be cleaned with a ? ✔✔Soft bristle brush.
If too many microorganisms remain on an item after the cleaning process, the what?
✔✔Disinfection process may not be effective.
Which of the following are bacteriostatic and used for inanimate environmental surfaces and
floors? ✔✔Quaternary ammonium compounds
Which of the following is true of steam sterilization? ✔✔Higher temps these require higher
pressure.Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to regulate body temperature?
✔✔Hypo/Hyperthermia machine
Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to prevent the formation of blood clots?
✔✔Sequential compression device
Which series of stainless steel is used to manufacture osteotomes? ✔✔400
Instruments should be placed in the lubricant solution and then ? ✔✔Allowed to air-dry.
Which of the following should be cut with dissecting scissors? ✔✔tissue
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
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