This study source was downloaded by 100000878249000 from CourseHero.com on 12-16-2023 04:20:22 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/208813303/CBSPD-Exam-Study-Questions-and-Answers-100pdf/ CBSPD Exam Study Questions and Answers 100% Verified by Experts What should the sterilizer access area pressure be? - Negative w/10 air exchanges per hour What two steps are involved in decontamination? - 1. Manual and/or automated mechanical cleaning 2. application of a thermal or chemical disinfection process Define Cleaning... - The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use. nosocomial infections are well documented and caused by... - poor or ineffective decontamination of instruments What are Employee hazards in the decontamination process? - 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? - follow the device manufacturer's written instructions What is the starting point in sterilization? - Cleaning Define decontamination - 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? - -good body mechanics -correct body techniques and