HSPA 9th Edition Chapters 7-9 CRCST
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A+)
Gross soil -
correct answer ✅tissue, body fat, blood, and other body
substances. If left on instruments too long it makes them more
difficult to clean and can damage instruments.
Importance of point of use treatment -
correct answer ✅removes gross soil, prevents damage to
instruments, prevents cross contamination, returns instruments in a
timely manner, keeps others safe
Departments need a holding area for dirty instruments until they
can be returned to SPD -
correct answer ✅these should be covered with a biohazard
signage. This alerts people that there are harmful bacteria, viruses
or other dangerous bio-hazardous agents or organisms in that area
Reasons for point of use treatment -
correct answer ✅Helps prolong instrument life, dry soil and debris
are harder to remove from crevices and lumens than moist soil and
debris, and to reduce biofilm colonies from forming, more
aggressive methods and take longer to clean
,HSPA 9th Edition Chapters 7-9 CRCST
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A+)
Biofilm -
correct answer ✅Microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each
other to form a colony. Is highly resistant to cleaning and
disinfecting chemicals.
Biofilm colony gel -
correct answer ✅this is difficult to penetrate with detergents and
disinfectants
Point of use guidelines first 7 -
correct answer ✅*receive workshops for these tasks
*remove gross soil while wearing PPE
*following manufactures IFU for it
*separating reusable sharps and reducing injuries from sharps
*protecting delicate instruments from heavier ones
*separating reusable linen, removing disposables
Point of use guidelines last 7 -
correct answer ✅*opening hinged instruments and putting them
in the correct tray
,HSPA 9th Edition Chapters 7-9 CRCST
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A+)
*keeping all instruments together for transport to SPD or
reassembly will be delayed
*emptying fluids from containers and disposable fluid containers
*third party reprocessing items should be removed,
*need to know if CJD reusable instruments were used
*notifying SPD about items that need to be repaired
*contacting SPD for turnovers
SP technicians should always -
correct answer ✅yield to patients and visitors in hallways and
elevators when transporting carts of soiled instruments.
Transport of soiled items never.... -
correct answer ✅takes precedence over the transport of patients
Prior to transporting, SP technicians should be aware of -
correct answer ✅ergonomic principles
Ergonomic principles -
correct answer ✅how to properly lift, bend, twist, push and pull
, HSPA 9th Edition Chapters 7-9 CRCST
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A+)
Applying ergonomic principles can help technicians avoid -
correct answer ✅workplace injuries like musculoskeletal disorders
Muskuloskeletal disorders -
correct answer ✅back pain, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome,
and bone fractures
What to look at for off-site processing -
correct answer ✅*use the quickest and safest route
*certain temperatures and humidity can contaminate supplies
*separating clean and dirty to prevent cross-contamination
*routine cleaning of the vehicle after transporting soiled items
*Persons transporting should be trained and competent
This department is the major source of soiled items received by
SPD -
correct answer ✅Surgery
Test Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Gross soil -
correct answer ✅tissue, body fat, blood, and other body
substances. If left on instruments too long it makes them more
difficult to clean and can damage instruments.
Importance of point of use treatment -
correct answer ✅removes gross soil, prevents damage to
instruments, prevents cross contamination, returns instruments in a
timely manner, keeps others safe
Departments need a holding area for dirty instruments until they
can be returned to SPD -
correct answer ✅these should be covered with a biohazard
signage. This alerts people that there are harmful bacteria, viruses
or other dangerous bio-hazardous agents or organisms in that area
Reasons for point of use treatment -
correct answer ✅Helps prolong instrument life, dry soil and debris
are harder to remove from crevices and lumens than moist soil and
debris, and to reduce biofilm colonies from forming, more
aggressive methods and take longer to clean
,HSPA 9th Edition Chapters 7-9 CRCST
Test Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Biofilm -
correct answer ✅Microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each
other to form a colony. Is highly resistant to cleaning and
disinfecting chemicals.
Biofilm colony gel -
correct answer ✅this is difficult to penetrate with detergents and
disinfectants
Point of use guidelines first 7 -
correct answer ✅*receive workshops for these tasks
*remove gross soil while wearing PPE
*following manufactures IFU for it
*separating reusable sharps and reducing injuries from sharps
*protecting delicate instruments from heavier ones
*separating reusable linen, removing disposables
Point of use guidelines last 7 -
correct answer ✅*opening hinged instruments and putting them
in the correct tray
,HSPA 9th Edition Chapters 7-9 CRCST
Test Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
*keeping all instruments together for transport to SPD or
reassembly will be delayed
*emptying fluids from containers and disposable fluid containers
*third party reprocessing items should be removed,
*need to know if CJD reusable instruments were used
*notifying SPD about items that need to be repaired
*contacting SPD for turnovers
SP technicians should always -
correct answer ✅yield to patients and visitors in hallways and
elevators when transporting carts of soiled instruments.
Transport of soiled items never.... -
correct answer ✅takes precedence over the transport of patients
Prior to transporting, SP technicians should be aware of -
correct answer ✅ergonomic principles
Ergonomic principles -
correct answer ✅how to properly lift, bend, twist, push and pull
, HSPA 9th Edition Chapters 7-9 CRCST
Test Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Applying ergonomic principles can help technicians avoid -
correct answer ✅workplace injuries like musculoskeletal disorders
Muskuloskeletal disorders -
correct answer ✅back pain, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome,
and bone fractures
What to look at for off-site processing -
correct answer ✅*use the quickest and safest route
*certain temperatures and humidity can contaminate supplies
*separating clean and dirty to prevent cross-contamination
*routine cleaning of the vehicle after transporting soiled items
*Persons transporting should be trained and competent
This department is the major source of soiled items received by
SPD -
correct answer ✅Surgery
