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CBSPD BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2026/2027 ALL ANSWERS
What are Employee hazards in the decontamination process? - Technicians
work with a large amount of 1) unidentified bioburden 2) wet enviornment 3) handling contaminated
sharps 4) must know procedures for proper handling, equipment, cleaning/sterilization agents
How do you properly clean a device? - follow the device manufacturer's written
instructions
What is the starting point in sterilization? - cleaning
Define decontamination - 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? - -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? - Box lock and jaws
What does the ABC system stand for? - 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? - Items are distributed to department by
vendor no need for sterile storage or inventory control.
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