HSPA EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS(SCORED A+)
Soiled instruments and other items are received in the: - ANSWERDecontamination
The first step in the sterilization process is: - ANSWERCleaning
Central sterilization techs must wear proper attire called: - ANSWERPPE
Instruments sets and other required items needed for all scheduled procedures for a
day are usually pulled: - ANSWERThe 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? - ANSWEREmployability skills
Healthcare-associated infections are... - ANSWERInfections 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? - ANSWERFormal education
While items may be dispensed to all areas of a facility, the major focus of the sterile
storage personnel is: - ANSWERThe operating room
Which of the following is not a growing trend in central sterilization? -
ANSWERDecentralization 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
The brain center of a cell is : - ANSWERThe nucleus
Healthy people do not harbor or transmit bacteria (t/f) - ANSWERFalse
CORRECT ANSWERS(SCORED A+)
Soiled instruments and other items are received in the: - ANSWERDecontamination
The first step in the sterilization process is: - ANSWERCleaning
Central sterilization techs must wear proper attire called: - ANSWERPPE
Instruments sets and other required items needed for all scheduled procedures for a
day are usually pulled: - ANSWERThe 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? - ANSWEREmployability skills
Healthcare-associated infections are... - ANSWERInfections 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? - ANSWERFormal education
While items may be dispensed to all areas of a facility, the major focus of the sterile
storage personnel is: - ANSWERThe operating room
Which of the following is not a growing trend in central sterilization? -
ANSWERDecentralization 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
The brain center of a cell is : - ANSWERThe nucleus
Healthy people do not harbor or transmit bacteria (t/f) - ANSWERFalse
