CSPT - Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician Cleanroom Facilities and Equipment Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the required ISO classification for the buffer area in a sterile compounding facility?

Accepted Answer

ISO Class 7

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ISO Class 5

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ISO Class 6

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ISO Class 8

Question 2

How often should HEPA filters in a laminar airflow workbench be certified?

Accepted Answer

Every 6 months

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Monthly

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Quarterly

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Annually

Question 3

What is the primary difference between a horizontal LAFW and a vertical LAFW?

Accepted Answer

In a horizontal LAFW air flows back to front; in a vertical LAFW air flows top to bottom

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Horizontal LAFWs are larger

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Horizontal LAFWs use ULPA filters

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Vertical LAFWs cannot be used for sterile compounding

Question 4

What is the purpose of a pressure differential between the buffer area and the ante-area?

Accepted Answer

To prevent less clean air from flowing into the cleaner buffer area

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To keep temperatures consistent

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To reduce humidity

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To increase HEPA filter efficiency

Question 5

Which cleaning agent is recommended for daily cleaning of the interior surfaces of a LAFW?

Accepted Answer

Sterile 70% isopropyl alcohol

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Bleach solution only

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Hydrogen peroxide 3%

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Quaternary ammonium compound

Question 6

What does a Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) provide that a standard horizontal LAFW does not?

Accepted Answer

Personnel protection through inward airflow at the front opening

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Higher air velocity

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Better product sterility

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Reduced noise levels