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A comprehensive overview of the cbspd (certification board for sterile processing and distribution) exam for the years 2024/2025, including 100% accurate solutions to the questions. It covers a wide range of topics related to sterile processing and distribution, such as inventory management, sterilization methods, monitoring techniques, storage requirements, and instrument handling. Designed to serve as a valuable resource for individuals preparing for the cbspd exam, providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed. The detailed explanations and precise answers make this document a valuable study guide for students, professionals, and anyone interested in the field of sterile processing and distribution.
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An inventory system whereby a supplier provides a complete inventory, storage, and distribution service for the facility and delivers to user departments on a pre- scheduled basis is known as - Precise Answer ✔✔stockless supply system The sequential compression unit would be used for which of the following conditions? - Precise Answer ✔✔to limit the development of deep vein thrombosis and peripheral edema Which of the following makes the decision whether to purchase, lease, or rent an equipment? - Precise Answer ✔✔hospital administration The packaging of choice for dry heat sterilization is - Precise Answer ✔✔aluminum foil Which of the following microorganisms is used to biologically monitor the ozone sterilizer? - Precise Answer ✔✔geobacillus stearothermophilus Which of the following should NOT be processed in a low-temperature gas plasma sterilizer? - Precise Answer ✔✔gauze sponges Which of the following packaging materials is NOT recommended for EO sterilization? - Precise Answer ✔✔nylon The basic parameters of gas sterilization in a 100% EO sterilizer are concentration, exposure time and - Precise Answer ✔✔humidity and temperature What is the minimum air exchanges to be maintained in an area where 100% EO cartridges or EO mixture cylinders are stored? - Precise Answer ✔✔10 per hour
Sterilized packs are MOST likely to become contaminated - Precise Answer ✔✔within the first hour of sterilization Routine BI testing for steam sterilizers should be performed AT LEAST - Precise Answer ✔✔weekly If the biological test is performed daily, how often is it necessary to incubate a control biological indicator? - Precise Answer ✔✔once a day, and if a new lot number is used Which of the following is the correct sterilizer setting for the Bowie Dick test? - Precise Answer ✔✔3. to 4 mins at 270 prevac What should be done if the Bowie Dick test fails the FIRST time? - Precise Answer ✔✔repeat the test one more time Bowie-Dick falls under what class of indicator? - Precise Answer ✔✔Class II chemical A class 5 indicator is called a - Precise Answer ✔✔integrating indicator For sterilization, basin sets should be positioned - Precise Answer ✔✔tilted on their side Which action should be taken when a wet pack is noted while unloading the sterilizer? - Precise Answer ✔✔reprocess the item The absence of all forms of microbial life, including spores, is known as - Precise Answer ✔✔sterility The sterile storage area should be located - Precise Answer ✔✔adjacent to the sterilization area What should action should be taken if a reusable sterile basin set is dropped on the floor? - Precise Answer ✔✔send it to be reprocessed
Items that may be subjected to storage challenges should be - Precise Answer ✔✔placed in a sterility maintenance cover be A package must be visually inspected for integrity - Precise Answer ✔✔every time it is handled Which of the following factors is a reason for assigning an expiration date to a product? - Precise Answer ✔✔package degradation The period of time during which a sterile item is considered safe to use is known as - Precise Answer ✔✔shelf life Sterile items that are protected from the environment have been proven to remain sterile - Precise Answer ✔✔indefinitely Ortho-Phthaldehyde is classified as a - Precise Answer ✔✔high level disinfectant A chemical indicator responding to two or more critical parameters belongs to which class? - Precise Answer ✔✔class 4 Which is the largest part of the brain? - Precise Answer ✔✔cerebrum What is the correct incubation temperature range for biological indicators used in steam sterilization? - Precise Answer ✔✔131 degrees F - 140 degrees F An exhaust hood over the EO sterilizer is an example of - Precise Answer ✔✔engineering control Effective sterilization begins with - Precise Answer ✔✔thorough cleaning How often should the drain line basket in a steam sterilizer be cleaned? - Precise Answer ✔✔daily Which distribution system is designed to reduce storeroom inventory? - Precise Answer ✔✔just in time
Which of the following is considered a disadvantage of an exchange cart system? - Precise Answer ✔✔inventory is duplicated SPD should be capable of planning for approximately what percentage of the total needs of a unit? - Precise Answer ✔✔90 % The cochlea is part of the - Precise Answer ✔✔inner ear The optimum amount of a supply to order is called the - Precise Answer ✔✔economical order quantity Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the dry time in a steam sterilizer - Precise Answer ✔✔selected sterilization time The hourly air exchange rate in the sterile storage area should be at least - Precise Answer ✔✔ 4 In the sterile storage area, the ventilation system must be under - Precise Answer ✔✔positive pressure EO kills micro-organisms by a process called - Precise Answer ✔✔alkylation The most unique feature of a chemical integrator is its ability to - Precise Answer ✔✔perform in parallel to a biological indicator Why must textile packs be placed on their sides for sterilization? - Precise Answer ✔✔to facilitate air removal and steam penetration Steam is exhausted from the sterilizer through the - Precise Answer ✔✔chamber drain line Failure to remove all air from a package within the steam sterilizer will result in - Precise Answer ✔✔poor steam penetration
What is the most important thing to remember when double peel- pouching? - Precise Answer ✔✔the inner package must remain unsealed An emergency eyewash station must - Precise Answer ✔✔Correct Answer permits hands-free operation Gradual heating of packs occurs during which phase of the steam sterilization cycle? - Precise Answer ✔✔conditioning What is the coldest part of the sterilizer? - Precise Answer ✔✔drain line The need for frequent reprocessing can be minimized by - Precise Answer ✔✔proper stock rotation The part of the steam sterilizer that produces heat inside the chamber to prevent condensation from forming on the chamber walls is the - Precise Answer ✔✔jacket Autoclave tape is considered which class of indicator? - Precise Answer ✔✔Class 1 The three basic shapes of microbes are round, spiral, and - Precise Answer ✔✔rod If a wrapper will be used as a sterile field, how far over the edge of the table must it extend? - Precise Answer ✔✔6 inches Where should the chemical indicator be placed when sterilizing two large basins with smaller basins on top? - Precise Answer ✔✔in the top and bottom basins Body balance is regulated by fluid in - Precise Answer ✔✔Inner Ear Bluish or rainbow-type stains are caused by BLANK in water - Precise Answer ✔✔Iron and silicates When setting up storage in the sterile storage area, the minimum amount of space storage should be kept above the floor is - Precise Answer ✔✔8-10 inches
A hygrometer is a device used to measure - Precise Answer ✔✔humidity The maximum temperature permitted in the sterile storage area is - Precise Answer ✔✔75 degrees F The humidity levels in the sterile storage area should not exceed - Precise Answer ✔✔70 % The minimum amount of time items should remain on the autoclave rack, untouched, after steam sterilization is - Precise Answer ✔✔30 minutes to 2 hours Scissors should be tested for sharpness - Precise Answer ✔✔each time they are processed The final step in the cleaning process is - Precise Answer ✔✔rinsing When should Bowie-Dick test be performed? - Precise Answer ✔✔Each day at the same time What is the correct action to take if a written item needs to be removed from the load record? - Precise Answer ✔✔Draw a line through the item and initial Which of the following monitoring methods verifies that conditions within the load were adequate to kill bacterial spores? - Precise Answer ✔✔Biological In a mixed load of textile and metal goods, the textile packs should be placed - Precise Answer ✔✔on the top rack For sterilization, paper-plastic peel packages should be placed - Precise Answer ✔✔on their edge Which of the following is the minimum exposure time for wrapped goods in a pre-vacuum steam cycle at 275 degrees F? - Precise Answer ✔✔3 minutes
Where are test packs placed to present the greatest challenge to the steam sterilizer? - Precise Answer ✔✔Over the drain What percentage of sterilization failures are caused by human error? - Precise Answer ✔✔85 % Overloading a steam sterilizer can result in a sterilization failure by - Precise Answer ✔✔impeding air removal and sterilant penetration in the load Which of the following information is not required on a sterilization log? - Precise Answer ✔✔Number of staff working in the department The first step to take if a positive BI occurs is to - Precise Answer ✔✔review the sterilizer printout and chemical indicators The weakest part of a hinged surgical instrument is the - Precise Answer ✔✔box lock When should gross soil be removed from surgical instruments? - Precise Answer ✔✔At the point of use After sterilization, the best method to determine if packs are cool enough to release is - Precise Answer ✔✔using an infrared thermometer gun How far apart should trays and rigid containers be spaced on the sterilizer cart? - Precise Answer ✔✔ 1 inch AAMI recommends testing of solution be conducted - Precise Answer ✔✔before each use Emergency eyewash stations should be - Precise Answer ✔✔placed immediately next to all strong acid or corrosive chemicals High level disinfectants should be used - Precise Answer ✔✔For devices that come in contact with the patient's mucous membranes
Sterile implants are not to be released from SPD until - Precise Answer ✔✔biological test is negative A staff member brings several contaminated trays to the SPD on a cart and requests that replacement trays be put on the same cart. The technician should - Precise Answer ✔✔clean and dry the transport cart and send it to Distribution for the trays An instrument tray for a laparotomy procedure must include - Precise Answer ✔✔an abdominal retractor The Operating Room requests instruments for an emergency ruptured aortic aneurysm, which of the following instruments will the technician send? - Precise Answer ✔✔major vascular instruments Which of the following flat wrapping techniques involves applying one wrapper followed by a second one? - Precise Answer ✔✔Sequential When lifting heavy objects, which of the following muscles should bear most of the weight? - Precise Answer ✔✔Back Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provide health and safety hazard and risk information on which of the following - Precise Answer ✔✔Chemical Which of the following is something that should not be allowed in sterile storage areas? - Precise Answer ✔✔shipping containers "Neglected packs syndrome" where hard-to-reach packs may remain in storage too long can be avoided by using which inventory system? - Precise Answer ✔✔FIFO