CBSPD Technician Certification Exam Study Terms
Bacillus stearothermophilus - correct answer An organisms that a is commonly used as an
indicator organism for the appropriate functioning of autoclaves because it grows at 56°C
Bacillus atrophaeus - correct answer spore used to monitor EtO and dry heat sterilization
efficacy
Bacteria - correct answer (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or
rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission
Bacteriocidal - correct answer agent that kills bacteria
Bacteriostatic - correct answer inhibits growth of bacteria
Bioburden - correct answer The number of viable organisms in or on an object or surface
or the organic material on a surface or object before decontamination or sterilization.
Biological indicator - correct answer A quality control mechanism used in the process of
sterilization. It consists of a closed system containing harmless, spore-forming bacteria that can
be rapidly cultured after the sterilization process.
Biological Monitor - correct answer Verifies sterilization by confirming that all spore-
forming microorganisms have been destroyed
biopsy - correct answer the removal of living tissue from the body for diagnostic
examination
Bowie-Dick Test - correct answer Test used to evaluate the efficacy of the air removal in
a dynamic-air-removal steam sterilizer. Performed Daily.
