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CSPD Sterilization and Disinfection
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CSPD Sterilization and Disinfection
CSPD Sterilization and Disinfection
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1
Question
What is NOT transmissible spongiform encephalopathy?
Answer
toxic shock
2
Question
What is organic debris also known as?
Answer
bioburden
3
Question
What is the sterilant if items remain immersed for 10 hours?
Answer
glutaraldehyde
4
Question
What is the process called that ultrasonic cleaner uses?
Answer
cavitation
5
Question
What filters and removable locking devices are known as?
Answer
rigid containers
6
Question
What sterilization method is most commonly used?
Answer
saturated steam
7
Question
What is the biological indicator for the steam sterilization method?
Answer
Geobacillus stearothermophilus
8
Question
What presents the greatest exposure risk to CSPD personnel?
Answer
ethylene oxide
9
Question
What is Cidex?
Answer
glutaraldehyde
10
Question
What does NOT allow for the passage of liquid through it?
Answer
impervious
11
Question
What material is compatible with hydrogen peroxide gas plasma?
Answer
Tyvek
12
Question
How should fiber-optic light cords be coiled?
Answer
loosely
13
Question
What happens to steam pressure to temperature?
Answer
Increased pressure increases temperature.
14
Question
What happens during sterilization?
Answer
Spores are killed.
15
Question
How should nested basin sets be placed?
Answer
Fold side down with a towel used to separate them.
16
Question
What is necessary for adequate circulation between wrapped items or trays?
Answer
Space between wrapped items or trays.
17
Question
What are fomite?
Answer
Objects that harbor microorganisms.
18
Question
What is NOT a classification of patient care items?
Answer
hypercritical.
19
Question
What are animate surfaces treated with?
Answer
antiseptic.
20
Question
What is an example of noncritical equipment?
Answer
pulse oximeters.
21
Question
What are made of catalysts?
Answer
enzymatic.
22
Question
What is the high-level disinfectant sodium hypochlorite commonly known as?
Answer
bleach.
23
Question
What is the intermediate-level disinfectant compound phenol also known as?
Answer
carbolic acid.
24
Question
What is the condition of the decontamination room in CSPD?
Answer
Positive air pressure should NOT be maintained.
25
Question
What is the manual cleaning of surgical instruments done with?
Answer
lukewarm water.
26
Question
What should suction tip lumens be cleaned with?
Answer
bristle-brushes on wires.
27
Question
What happens when dissimilar metallic types are together in a washer sterilizer cycle?
Answer
It causes electrolytic action.
28
Question
What is used for lubricating stiffened stainless steel surgical instruments?
Answer
milking.
29
Question
What is the phenomenon of bubbles imploding?
Answer
Ultrasonic cleaner.
30
Question
What must be dried prior to submersion?
Answer
Moisture will eventually dilute.