HSPA 9th Edition Exam
(2026-2027)
Complete Questions and Answers(Verified) |
Updated | Grade A+
, Standard Precautions method of using appropiate barriers to reduce the risk of transmission of
bloodborne/other pathogens.
Cleaning the removal of all visible and non visible soil and any other foreign material from
medical devices being processed.
Decontamination to make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or
other harmful substances to an acceptable level.
High level disinfection (HLD) The destruction of all vegetative microorganisms, but not bacterial spores.
Disinfection the destruction of nearly all pathogenic microorganisms on an inanimate surface.
Sterile/Sterilization completely devoid of all living microorganisms.
Toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS) Acute postoperative inflammatory reaction in which a noninfectious substance
enters the anterior segment and induces toxic damage to the intraocular tissues.
enzymatic products biodegradable nontoxic cleaning agents used to break down soils, stains, and other
debris on heavily soiled instruments.
Biocide A substance or microorganism that kills or controls the growth of living organisms.
Distilled water Water that is heated to steam, then allowed to cool and condense. Distillation
removes impurities, like gases and organic material; it also removes some bacteria.
Deionized (DI) water Water that has had all ions removed through an ion exchange process.
Reverse Osmosis (RO) A water purification process by which impurities are removed from water using a
semipermeable membrane.
biohazardous waste Waste containing infectious agents that present a risk or potential risk to human
health, either directly through infections or indirectly through the environment.
Decontamination Area the location designated for the collection, retention and cleaning of soiled and
contaminated items.
Musculoskeletal disorders injuries or disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, and spinal
discs.
(2026-2027)
Complete Questions and Answers(Verified) |
Updated | Grade A+
, Standard Precautions method of using appropiate barriers to reduce the risk of transmission of
bloodborne/other pathogens.
Cleaning the removal of all visible and non visible soil and any other foreign material from
medical devices being processed.
Decontamination to make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or
other harmful substances to an acceptable level.
High level disinfection (HLD) The destruction of all vegetative microorganisms, but not bacterial spores.
Disinfection the destruction of nearly all pathogenic microorganisms on an inanimate surface.
Sterile/Sterilization completely devoid of all living microorganisms.
Toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS) Acute postoperative inflammatory reaction in which a noninfectious substance
enters the anterior segment and induces toxic damage to the intraocular tissues.
enzymatic products biodegradable nontoxic cleaning agents used to break down soils, stains, and other
debris on heavily soiled instruments.
Biocide A substance or microorganism that kills or controls the growth of living organisms.
Distilled water Water that is heated to steam, then allowed to cool and condense. Distillation
removes impurities, like gases and organic material; it also removes some bacteria.
Deionized (DI) water Water that has had all ions removed through an ion exchange process.
Reverse Osmosis (RO) A water purification process by which impurities are removed from water using a
semipermeable membrane.
biohazardous waste Waste containing infectious agents that present a risk or potential risk to human
health, either directly through infections or indirectly through the environment.
Decontamination Area the location designated for the collection, retention and cleaning of soiled and
contaminated items.
Musculoskeletal disorders injuries or disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, and spinal
discs.
