HSPA exam questions
Soiled instruments and other items are received in the: - answer Decontamination
The first step in the sterilization process is: - answer Cleaning
Central sterilization techs must wear proper attire called: - answer PPE
Instruments sets and other required items needed for all scheduled procedures for a
day are usually pulled: - answer The day or evening before they are used
The use of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is apart of which
knowledge and skill set? - answer Employability skills
Healthcare-associated infections are... - answer Infections which occur in the course of
being treated in a facility
The Human Resources tool that defines job duties performed in position is called: -
answerJob description
in the future, which of the following will be more frequently become a requirement for
working in a central service department? - answer Formal education
While items may be dispensed to all areas of a facility, the major focus of the sterile
storage personnel is: - answer The operating room
Which of the following is not a growing trend in central sterilization? - answer
Decentralization of central service responsibilities
The majority of medical terms of either _____ or ______ origin - answerGreek or Latin
Which of the following tells the primary meaning of a word? - answerRoot word element
The term "itis" means - answerInflammation
The term "ectomy" means - answerSurgical removal
The term "oscopy" means - answerVisual examination
Arthroscopy means: - answervisual exam of a joint
Which of the following means besides or near? - answerPara
, The term intercostal means - answerBetween the ribs
The term hypo means - answerBelow
The term septorhinoplasty means - answerRepair of the nose
Encephalopathy means - answerDisease of the brain
Lithotripsy means - answercrushing of a stone
This system gives the body shape and support: - answerSkeletal system
This tissue acts as a cushion between bones to prevent them from rubbing together. -
answerCartilage
These muscles control involuntary movements like, breathing, digestion, etc. -
answerSmooth
This surgical procedure consists of removing an ear bone that has thickened and no
longer transmits sound waves and replacing it with an artificial implant to improve
hearing - answerStapedectomy
More than 55% of blood is made up of this yellowish liquid - answerPlasma
An organ that filters the blood to remove amino acids and some harmful toxins -
answerLiver
This surgical procedure removes the uterus - answerHysterectomy
This gland stimulates body growth - answerpituitary gland
This is the lining of the uterus - answerEndometrium
This surgical procedure removes tissue or displaced bone from the wrist area to release
pressure on the median nerve - answerCarpal tunnel repair
The largest part of the human brain: - answerCerebrum
This surgical procedure is the relocation of an undescended testicle -
answerOrchiopexy
The throat is also called... - answerThe pharynx
The hip joint is an example of - answerball and socket joint
This tissue cover the bodies external layer: - answerEpithelial tissue
Soiled instruments and other items are received in the: - answer Decontamination
The first step in the sterilization process is: - answer Cleaning
Central sterilization techs must wear proper attire called: - answer PPE
Instruments sets and other required items needed for all scheduled procedures for a
day are usually pulled: - answer The day or evening before they are used
The use of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is apart of which
knowledge and skill set? - answer Employability skills
Healthcare-associated infections are... - answer Infections which occur in the course of
being treated in a facility
The Human Resources tool that defines job duties performed in position is called: -
answerJob description
in the future, which of the following will be more frequently become a requirement for
working in a central service department? - answer Formal education
While items may be dispensed to all areas of a facility, the major focus of the sterile
storage personnel is: - answer The operating room
Which of the following is not a growing trend in central sterilization? - answer
Decentralization of central service responsibilities
The majority of medical terms of either _____ or ______ origin - answerGreek or Latin
Which of the following tells the primary meaning of a word? - answerRoot word element
The term "itis" means - answerInflammation
The term "ectomy" means - answerSurgical removal
The term "oscopy" means - answerVisual examination
Arthroscopy means: - answervisual exam of a joint
Which of the following means besides or near? - answerPara
, The term intercostal means - answerBetween the ribs
The term hypo means - answerBelow
The term septorhinoplasty means - answerRepair of the nose
Encephalopathy means - answerDisease of the brain
Lithotripsy means - answercrushing of a stone
This system gives the body shape and support: - answerSkeletal system
This tissue acts as a cushion between bones to prevent them from rubbing together. -
answerCartilage
These muscles control involuntary movements like, breathing, digestion, etc. -
answerSmooth
This surgical procedure consists of removing an ear bone that has thickened and no
longer transmits sound waves and replacing it with an artificial implant to improve
hearing - answerStapedectomy
More than 55% of blood is made up of this yellowish liquid - answerPlasma
An organ that filters the blood to remove amino acids and some harmful toxins -
answerLiver
This surgical procedure removes the uterus - answerHysterectomy
This gland stimulates body growth - answerpituitary gland
This is the lining of the uterus - answerEndometrium
This surgical procedure removes tissue or displaced bone from the wrist area to release
pressure on the median nerve - answerCarpal tunnel repair
The largest part of the human brain: - answerCerebrum
This surgical procedure is the relocation of an undescended testicle -
answerOrchiopexy
The throat is also called... - answerThe pharynx
The hip joint is an example of - answerball and socket joint
This tissue cover the bodies external layer: - answerEpithelial tissue
