CBSPD - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Decontamination and Disinfection Questions and Answers

Question 1

A sterile processing technician is preparing a flexible bronchoscope for its next use.
According to the Spaulding Classification system, which of the following is the MINIMUM required level of processing for this device?

Accepted Answer

High-Level Disinfection

Answer

Low-Level Disinfection

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Terminal Sterilization

Answer

Cleaning with a detergent

Question 2

Which of the following environmental conditions is recommended for the decontamination area of a Sterile Processing department, according to AAMI ST79 guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Negative air pressure with at least 10 air exchanges per hour

Answer

Positive air pressure with 4 air exchanges per hour

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Temperature of 75-85°F (24-29°C)

Answer

Relative humidity below 30%

Question 3

A new enzymatic detergent is being trialed in the decontamination area. To ensure its effectiveness, the water temperature should be maintained within the range specified by the manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU). What is the primary reason for this requirement?

Accepted Answer

The enzymatic action is optimized within a specific temperature range; temperatures that are too high can cause the enzymes to break down.

Answer

Hotter water activates the disinfectant properties of the enzyme.

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Colder water prevents the instruments from rusting during the cleaning process.

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The water temperature directly impacts the pH level of the final rinse.

Question 4

During the manual cleaning of surgical instruments, which of the following is the first and most critical step in the process?

Accepted Answer

Immersing the instruments in a basin with an appropriate, properly diluted, neutral pH detergent.

Answer

Applying a lubricant to all hinged instruments.

Answer

Rinsing the instruments with hot water.

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Scrubbing instruments below the surface of the water.

Question 5

A technician in the decontamination area receives a tray of instruments from an orthopedic procedure that has dried-on bone and tissue. Which of the following cleaning agents would be most effective at breaking down this type of soil?

Accepted Answer

Protease enzymes

Answer

Lipase enzymes

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Amylase enzymes

Answer

A high-alkaline detergent only

Question 6

When transporting contaminated surgical instruments from the operating room to the decontamination area, which of the following practices is required to ensure safety and compliance?

Accepted Answer

Using a leak-proof, puncture-resistant container with a solid lid and a biohazard label.

Answer

Placing instruments in an open-top bin for quick identification.

Answer

Separating sharps into a red biohazard bag within the transport bin.

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Rinsing all instruments with saline at the point of use before transport.

A sterile processing technician is preparing a flexible bronchoscope for its next use.According to the Spaulding Classification system, which of the following is the MINIMUM required level of processing for this device?

A sterile processing technician is preparing a flexible bronchoscope for its next use.
According to the Spaulding Classification system, which of the following is the MINIMUM required level of processing for this device?