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CBSPD EXAM
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
What should the sterilizer access area pressure be? - correct answer- Negative w/10 air exchanges per hour
What two steps are involved in decontamination? - correct answer- 1. Manual and/or automated mechanical cleaning
- application of a thermal or chemical disinfection process
Define Cleaning... - correct answer- The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use.
nosocomial infections are well documented and caused by... - correct answer- poor or ineffective decontamination of instruments
What are Employee hazards in the decontamination process? - correct answer- Technicians work with a large amount of 1) unidentified bioburden 2) wet enviornment 3) handling 1 / 3
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contaminated sharps 4) must know procedures for proper handling, equipment, cleaning/sterilization agents
How do you properly clean a device? - correct answer- follow the device manufacturer's written instructions
What is the starting point in sterilization? - correct answer- Cleaning
Define decontamination - correct answer- The process of cleaning surgical instruments, patient care devices, and all involved surfaces in order to render areas and items safe for handling and/or further processing
What are physical safety hazards? - correct answer- -good body mechanics -correct body techniques and posture for lifting, pushing, pulling, and reaching -should be alert and correct anything that is a potential injury -lifts to lift heavy supplies, available work material, adjustable chairs, padding on sharp edges, correct height tables -proper clothing can prevent injury
What is the weakest point of an instrument? - correct answer- Box lock and jaws 2 / 3
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What does the ABC system stand for? - correct answer- A:
large dollar amount items not used frequently
B: moderately priced and used frequently
C: items w/ low dollar value
What is just in time distribution? - correct answer- Items are distributed to department by vendor no need for sterile storage or inventory control.
What are specialty/ procedure carts? - correct answer- Carts placed in specific departments based on procedures personalized to needs of departments easily accessible.
What is case cart distribution? - correct answer- visually in specialty areas case carts are delivered to department case cart is specialized to departments needs
What is the exchange cart distribution? - correct answer- Two identical carts are made one is out in the department and other stays in SPD
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