CSPT Quality Assurance Protocols 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of gloved fingertip sampling in a sterile compounding competency assessment?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate whether garbing and hand hygiene adequately control microbial contamination on fingertips

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To test glove quality

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To check for latex allergies

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To measure finger dexterity

Question 2

How frequently must personnel complete media-fill testing to maintain competency?

Accepted Answer

At least annually or more frequently per facility policy

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Only once upon hiring

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Every 5 years

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Only when an error occurs

Question 3

What is the proper method for performing a bubble point test on a sterilizing filter?

Accepted Answer

Wet the filter, apply gradually increasing air pressure, and note when the first steady bubble stream appears

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Submerge in water and look for bubbles

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Heat the filter and observe for melting

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Weigh the filter before and after use

Question 4

What is the significance of environmental monitoring action levels versus alert levels?

Accepted Answer

Alert levels signal potential drift and prompt increased monitoring; action levels indicate a definite problem requiring immediate investigation

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They are the same thing

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Alert levels are more serious

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Neither requires any response

Question 5

What records must be maintained for personnel competency assessments?

Accepted Answer

Complete records including dates, methods, results, any failures with remedial actions, and assessor identity

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Only the pass/fail result

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Only records for failed assessments

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No records if the person passed

Question 6

What is the purpose of a cleaning and disinfection verification program?

Accepted Answer

To verify that cleaning procedures are effective at maintaining required cleanliness levels

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To find the cheapest cleaning products

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To schedule custodial staff

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To test products for marketing