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CBSPD EXAM / COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE – EXPERT
STRATEGIES, REVIEW OF KEY
QUIZZES, AND PRACTICE
QUESTIONS FOR GUARANTEED
SUCCESS
Question 1: Ethylene Oxide gas kills microorganisms by a
process called
CORRECT ANSWER: Alkylation
Question 2: What is the process where a chromium oxide layer
is placed on a surgical instrument
CORRECT ANSWER: Passivation
Question 3: What are the dark black Craters on a stainless steel
instrument called
CORRECT ANSWER: Pitting
Question 4: What is the enzyme that breaks down fatty deposits
like bone marrow and adipose tissue?
CORRECT ANSWER: Lipase
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Question 5: What lubricant is recommended for use on surgical
instruments?
CORRECT ANSWER: Water-based
Question 6: What can be used to remove severe stains on
stainless steel instruments?
CORRECT ANSWER: Organic Acid Detergent
Question 7: Frequently used items are stored on
CORRECT ANSWER: Middle shelf
Question 8: What is another name for Healthcare Acquired
Infection?
CORRECT ANSWER: Nosocomial Infection
Question 9: What is the principle route of HAI's?
CORRECT ANSWER: Direct Contact
Question 10: What is the use of physical or chemical means to
remove, inactivate, destroy pathogens on the surface of an item?
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CORRECT ANSWER: Decontamination
Question 11: A sterile item should not be handled more than ___
times.
CORRECT ANSWER: 4
Question 12: Another name for the lowest amount of stock
CORRECT ANSWER: Reorder point
Question 13: In Sterile Storage area, the ventilation system must
be under
CORRECT ANSWER: Positive pressure
Question 14: Influence is caused by a
CORRECT ANSWER: Virus
Question 15: Distal ends of rigid endoscopes should by cleaned
with a
CORRECT ANSWER: Soft bristled brush
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Question 16: Indicator (autoclave) tape is considered what type
of CI?
CORRECT ANSWER: type 1
Question 17: Indicators for a specific test like a Bowie-Dick test
are what type of CI?
CORRECT ANSWER: Type 2
Question 18: Single-Variable indicators like glass ampules are
what type of CI?
CORRECT ANSWER: Type 3
Question 19: Multi-Variable indicators designed to react to 2+
variables of the sterilization process are what type of CI?
CORRECT ANSWER: Type 4
Question 20: Integrating Indicators that react to all critical
variables of sterilization and can work parallel to a BI are what type of CI?