CBSPD - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Instrument Preparation and Packaging Questions and Answers

Question 1

A sterile processing technician is packaging a tray of heavy orthopedic instruments.
According to ANSI/AAMI ST77, what is the maximum recommended weight for a wrapped instrument tray, including the container and all contents?

Accepted Answer

25 lbs

Answer

15 lbs

Answer

30 lbs

Answer

There is no specific weight limit

Question 2

When preparing a peel pouch for sterilization, which of the following practices is most critical for ensuring sterilant penetration and maintaining sterility?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the pouch is no more than 75% full.

Answer

Writing the label information on the paper side of the pouch.

Answer

Placing heavy instruments with sharp tips facing the plastic side.

Answer

Using a pouch that is the exact size of the instrument inside.

Question 3

A technician is preparing a basin set for steam sterilization. How should the basins be positioned within the set and on the sterilizer cart to ensure proper sterilization and drying?

Accepted Answer

Placed on their sides with a non-linting towel separating them.

Answer

Nested together tightly to save space.

Answer

Stacked upright with the largest basin on the bottom.

Answer

Inverted with the open side facing down.

Question 4

Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of an external chemical indicator on a wrapped instrument set?

Accepted Answer

To identify packages that have been exposed to a sterilization process.

Answer

To prove that the instruments inside the pack are sterile.

Answer

To seal the package and prevent microbial entry.

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To indicate the expiration date of the sterilized package.

Question 5

During the inspection and assembly phase, a technician notes a hinged instrument, such as a hemostat. What is the correct way to prepare this instrument for packaging?

Accepted Answer

Placed on a stringer or rack in an open, unlocked position.

Answer

Locked in the closed position to protect the tips.

Answer

Disassembled completely into its two halves.

Answer

Wrapped separately from all other instruments.

Question 6

A new sterile processing technician is assembling an instrument set in a rigid container system. Which of the following actions is required before sterilizing the container?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the internal chemical indicator is placed in the most challenging area.

Answer

Applying lubrication to the container's gasket.

Answer

Placing a Bowie-Dick test sheet inside the container.

Answer

Wrapping the entire rigid container in two layers of non-woven wrap.

A sterile processing technician is packaging a tray of heavy orthopedic instruments.According to ANSI/AAMI ST77, what is the maximum recommended weight for a wrapped instrument tray, including the container and all contents?

A sterile processing technician is packaging a tray of heavy orthopedic instruments.
According to ANSI/AAMI ST77, what is the maximum recommended weight for a wrapped instrument tray, including the container and all contents?