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A comprehensive set of questions and answers for the cbspd final exam 2025. It covers a wide range of topics related to sterile processing, including anatomy, physiology, microbiology, infection control, and sterilization techniques. Designed to help students prepare for the exam and gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
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The main role of the sterile processing area is to provide dependable reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care. ethics is doing the right thing Instruments sets and patient care equipment processing and distributing must be done accurately and timely so: patient care is not adversely affected compliance with OSHA is required by law Establishes sterile practice based on opinion, research and theory: AAMI(Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) Recommended practices are: Statements of sound principals of practice that are based on scientific data and the opinions of experts.
EPA, FDA, OSHA and state departments of health (DOH) primarily issue: regulations CS/SPD practice are written by ___ AAMI(Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) HIPPA is all about what ethical issue? Confidentiality Governing behavior involves what type of rule? regulation An established norm based on what theory is: standard goverment agency that evaluates pesticides EPA(Environmental Protection Agency) Single-use devices in the hospital setting are regulated by _____ FDA(Food And Drug Administration)
cleaning/sterilization instructions requested from manufacturers each time the item is purchased OSHA requires SDS(Safety data sheets) for ___ each chemical in the department Science branch refers to FORM and ORGANIZATION of body parts: Anatomy science branch refers to FUNCTION of specific body parts: physiology Smallest most numerous structural units processing basic life characteristics are: cells An environment factor not required for the life of cells is: cold The cell's brain is the nucleus
cell portion that contains DNA nucleus complex structures with specialized functions in the body are: organs where do red blood cells develop? bone marrow smallest bones of the body are found in the: middle ear Bone which supports the tongue and swallowing functions: hyoid bone skull, hyoid, vertebral column and thoracic cage (rib cage) are part of_____ skeleton axial muscles make up___% of body 50% sternum is located in ___ skeleton
axial The humerus is located in the appendicular Bones of the lower limb femur, tibia, fibula Bones of the upper limb humerus, radius, ulna muscle cells with lack striations smooth muscle cells connects muscle to bone tendons specialized cells responsible for body contractions muscles largest organ in the body skin
Which layer of the skin contains nerves and blood supply? dermis provides immunity? white blood cells which gas is removed from body cells? carbon dioxide which body system regulates pH respiratory food is transported to the stomach through the __ esophagus the term pathogenic means: disease producing gram-positive microorganisms stain what color? blue or purple
units that microorganisms are measured in: microns streptococcus shape is spherical spirochete shape is: spiral bacteria reproduced by: binary fission gram-negative microorganisms stain what color? red or pink cocci shape : round microorganism that can slow down its metabolism and become dormant is: gram-positive bacillus-blue or purple in color
bacilli are what shape rod-shaped what do bacteria need to survive? warmth, water, and waste elimination what is used to test sterilization cycles? spores a dehydrated cell with a thick, shell like wall is a : spore What survives extreme heat, lack of water and exposure to many toxic chemicals and radiation? Spores Pathogen that causes tuberculosis: Mycobacteria Includes single cell yeasts: Fungi Disease not caused by virus:
CJD(Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease) Difficult to kill by usual sterilization methods: prions Aerobic bacteria require: Oxygen Disease caused by Prions: CJD Single-celled microorganisms are called protozoa Requires living host to multiply? virus an abnormal protein describes a ____ prion Gram-positive coccus example? Staphylococcus aureus
____ can survive on hands for hours VRE(Vancomycin-resistant enterococci) healthcare infection is generally termed___ nosocomial Healthcare-aquired infections kill how many people annually? 90, The principal living reservoir of human disease comes from___ human body Gastrointestinal disease is usually a result of ___ water contaminated by feces of humans and other animals the principal route of nosocomial infection is ____ direct contact an inanimate object involved in spreading infection is called ____ a fomite
__ is not a disease spread by droplets measles _discharges pathogens that cause TB, whooping cough, pneumonia , measles , mumps and smallpox respiratory tract living things that cause disease are called vectors most common portal of exit in disease transmission respiratory tract Portal of entry caused by a needle stick is: Parenteral Tissue ___cause lyme disease Vector the best way to prevent infection: wash hands
minimum time needed for effective hand washing 15 seconds when washing hands, turn off the water with: a disposable towel ___ regulates bloodborne pathogen exposure OSHA(Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Most effective alcohol hand sanitizers contain __%alcohol 60 - 95% During instrument manufacture the process of passivation helps build a protective chromium oxide layer on each instrument's surface. T OR F? True Each year, approximately BLANK patients develop a Healthcare-associated infection 2 million A mode of bacterial transmission that would take place when an infectious agent was transmited through anitem such as food or water is called: Common vehicle
A solution which inhibits the growth of bacteria. It is usually used topically and only on animate objects. Antiseptic A type of connective tissue fluid that moves throughout the circulatory system. blood After applying instrument identification tape, instruments should be autoclaved to help the tape bound to the instrument. True Allows for visual inspection of the upper digestive tract. Gastroscope Agency which imposes very strict labeling requirements on manufacturers of chemicals used by Central Service departments. EPA Automatic washers clean using a spray-force action called inpingement. T or F? True Instrument marking tape should be wrapped approximately _______ around the instrument. 1 to 1½
The purpose of a suction stylet is to: unclog the suction during surgery The endoscope that would be dispensed for a procedure that required the visualization of the lower part of the large intestine would be a: Sigmoidoscope Endotracheal tubes and anesthesia breathing circuits are examples of Semi-critical device The surgical procedure that consist of removing an ear bone that has thickened and no longer transmits sound waves and replacing it with an artificial implant to improve hearing. stapedectomy This gland stimulates body growth. pituitary gland This surgical procedure is the removal of the gall bladder. cholecystectomy The distribution system which involves replacing a freshly loaded supply cart for an identical cart that has been depleted on a patient unit is called the ________ system.
Exchange cart A failure mode and effects analysis looks backward at an event to help prevent its reoccurrence. false Which of the following requires preventive maintanence standards be established for medical equipment? Joint Comission Wicking materials are used to: allow air removal, steam penetration and facilitate drying Aeration is required for items sterilized in ozone sterilization processes. false How frequently should a sterilizer's drain strainer be removed and thoroughly cleaned? daily The relative humidity of the sterile storage area should be: less then 75% The term "superheated steam" means:
dry steam The amount of time that it takes to kill 90% of the microorganisms present on an object is called: D-value Ethylene oxide has better penetration capabilities than ozone and hydrogen peroxide gas plasma. True The most efficient type of dry heat sterilizer is the mechanical convection sterilizer Rod-Shaped bacteria are classified as Bacillus Manufacturers of new Class I devices must obtain pre-market approval (PMA) from the FDA by submitting PMA applications with extensive test data to demonstrate the safety/effectiveness of their products. false In medical terminology, the purpose of a combining vowel is to: enhance pronunciation
Water softeners are used to remove ____ in the water. Calcium and magnesium 400 series stainless steel is also called Martensitic True Items must be decontaminated before they are sterilized; they need to not be decontaminated before they are disinfected. false When liquid chemical sterilants are labeled for use as both sterilant and high-level disinfectants, their use for sterilization requires a longer contact time. True These are used to break down fatty tissue on instrument: Lipase enzymes Hospital equipment, such as IV pumps and feeding pumps should be decontaminated after each use True ALL flexible endoscopes have internal channels. False
The biggest advantage to battery-powered surgical instruments is that they can be immersed for cleaning. False Single-use items and their packaging reduce the level of combustible loading in storage areas within a Central Service department. false Which of the following disinfectants is also known as a "wetting agent"? Quarternary ammonium compunds (quats) Sterilization load recalls should only be made if patients develop infections. false Which of the following scissors is designed to have the sharpest cutting edge> black handed The unity of measure used to describe the amount of EtO in the air is called: PPM(parts per million) Which of the following information is NOT included on an MSDS sheet? Required inventory levels
Positive reinforcement used to encourage employees to follow paper work practices and negative reinforcement to discourage inappropriate work practices is called: Coaching Customer complaints are best handled through which of the following approaches? service recovery During instrument manufacture, the process of milking helps build a protective chromium oxide layer on each instruments surface. false The ________ requires that the healthcare facility report malfunctions of medical devices that have contributed to patient injury, illness, and/or death to the manufacturer and the FDA. Safe medical devices act A failure mode and effects analysis looks backward at an event to help prevent its reoccurrence. false How frequently should a sterilizer's drain strainer be removed and thoroughly cleaned? daily Sterile packages should be stored no lower than
8 - 10 inches from the floor