HSPA CRCST Questions with Correct Answers
Reprocessed sterile package labels should include?
Description of package contents
Detergents work by doing all of the following except?
Break down and/or digest large organic molecules to facilitate their removal
Antiseptics are suitable for instrument disinfection
False
Hydrophobic
Describing a substance that does not absorb water
Biofilm
A collection of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each other and form a colony, this
film is difficult to penetrate with detergents and disinfectants
Chlorides are always found in
Treated water
Degree to which steam is free of dissolved and suspended particles, water treatment
chemicals, and other contaminants
Steam Purity
What does RCA stand for?
Root Cause Analysis
Bowie dick tests are performed how often?
, Daily
What temperature should the water in the wash sink be?
80-110 degrees
What is utility water?
Water as it comes from the tap, mainly used for flushing washing and rinsing
What is critical water?
Water that is extensively treated to ensure that microorganisms and organic and inorganic
material are removed
What are mechanical cleaners and some examples?
Mechanical cleaners work to remove soil and microorganisms using an automated cleaning
process (ex Ultrasonic, Irrigating sonics, Instrument washers, Cart Washers, and Pasteurizers)
What is impingement?
The spray force action of pressurized water against instruments being processed to remove
bioburden
What is thermal disinfection?
Use of heat to reduce the amount of microorganisms
What is an emulsifier?
Any ingredient used to bind together substances that typically do not combine such as oil and
water
What is a surfactant?
Reprocessed sterile package labels should include?
Description of package contents
Detergents work by doing all of the following except?
Break down and/or digest large organic molecules to facilitate their removal
Antiseptics are suitable for instrument disinfection
False
Hydrophobic
Describing a substance that does not absorb water
Biofilm
A collection of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each other and form a colony, this
film is difficult to penetrate with detergents and disinfectants
Chlorides are always found in
Treated water
Degree to which steam is free of dissolved and suspended particles, water treatment
chemicals, and other contaminants
Steam Purity
What does RCA stand for?
Root Cause Analysis
Bowie dick tests are performed how often?
, Daily
What temperature should the water in the wash sink be?
80-110 degrees
What is utility water?
Water as it comes from the tap, mainly used for flushing washing and rinsing
What is critical water?
Water that is extensively treated to ensure that microorganisms and organic and inorganic
material are removed
What are mechanical cleaners and some examples?
Mechanical cleaners work to remove soil and microorganisms using an automated cleaning
process (ex Ultrasonic, Irrigating sonics, Instrument washers, Cart Washers, and Pasteurizers)
What is impingement?
The spray force action of pressurized water against instruments being processed to remove
bioburden
What is thermal disinfection?
Use of heat to reduce the amount of microorganisms
What is an emulsifier?
Any ingredient used to bind together substances that typically do not combine such as oil and
water
What is a surfactant?
