CBSPD Study Guide 2026
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📋 CBSPD Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CBSPD Topics to Study (21)
✍️ Sample CBSPD Questions & Answers
1. How often should hand hygiene be performed by sterile processing technicians?
Hand hygiene should be performed before and after handling each instrument set or contaminated material to prevent the spread of infection and ensure a clean working environment.
2. After high-level disinfection, how should flexible endoscopes be rinsed?
Sterile or filtered water must be used for the final rinse to prevent recontamination from microorganisms present in tap water.
3. The modern concept that a sterile item is considered sterile until an event occurs to compromise its packaging is known as:
Event-related sterility is the principle that the shelf life of a sterilized item is dependent on events that could compromise the package integrity, such as tearing, moisture penetration, or excessive handling, rather than a fixed expiration date.
4. Which inventory management method ensures that the oldest stock is used before newer stock, reducing the risk of expiration?
FIFO ensures sterile supplies with earlier expiration dates are used first, maintaining product integrity and reducing waste.
5. Which of the following is a required practice for storing sterile items on shelving units in a sterile storage area?
According to AAMI ST79 guidelines, sterile items should be stored at least 2 inches from outside walls to prevent contamination from potential condensation. Heavy items should be placed on middle shelves for ergonomic safety, items must never be on the floor, and a clearance of at least 18 inches from the ceiling or sprinkler heads is required.
6. Which step must be performed immediately after a flexible endoscope is removed from the patient?
Point-of-use treatment — wiping the exterior and flushing channels with water or enzymatic solution — must occur immediately to prevent biofilm formation.