CBSPD BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT

What are Employee hazards in the decontamination process? - CORRECT ANSWERS Technicians
work with a large amount of 1) unidentified bioburden 2) wet enviornment 3) handling contaminated
sharps 4) must know procedures for proper handling, equipment, cleaning/sterilization agents
How do you properly clean a device? - CORRECT ANSWERS follow the device manufacturer's written
instructions
What is the starting point in sterilization? - CORRECT ANSWERS cleaning
Define decontamination - CORRECT ANSWERS The process of cleaning surgical instruments, patient
care devices, and all involved surfaces in order to render areas and items safe for handling and/or
further processing
What are physical safety hazards? - CORRECT ANSWERS -good body mechanics -correct body
techniques and posture for lifting, pushing, pulling, and reaching -should be alert and correct
anything that is a potential injury -lifts to lift heavy supplies, available work material, adjustable
chairs, padding on sharp edges, correct height tables -proper clothing can prevent injury
What is the weakest point of an instrument? - CORRECT ANSWERS Box lock and jaws
What does the ABC system stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS A: large dollar amount items not used
frequently
B: moderately priced and used frequently
C: items w/ low dollar value
What is just in time distribution? - CORRECT ANSWERS Items are distributed to department by
vendor no need for sterile storage or inventory control.