HSPA PRO PROFS EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Bowie-Dick Test - ANSWER The test used to evaluate the efficacy of air
removal in dynamic air removal steam sterilizer is the
Pituitary Gland - ANSWER Considered the master gland because it helps
control the activities of all other endocrine glands.
Between the ribs - ANSWER The term "interest" means
Safe Medical Devices Act - ANSWER The___________ requires that the
healthcare facility report malfunctions of medical devices that have contributed
to patient injury, and/or death to the manufacturer and the FDA.
False - ANSWER Leak testing should be performed on each flexible
endoscope annually.
Boxlock - ANSWER The place where the two parts of a ring-handled
instrument meet and pivot is called the ________
True - ANSWER Point-of-use preparation of soiled items is normally
performed by the user department.
Prostate Gland - ANSWER Produces a fluid element in semen that stimulates
the motility of sperm.
After they are cleaned - ANSWER Surgical instruments should be inspected:
Dry steam - ANSWER The term "super heated steam" means:
Skin - ANSWER The largest organ of the body
False - ANSWER All flexible endoscopes have internal channels.
, Chloride - ANSWER A compound in which chlorine is combined with another
element or radical (e.g., a salt or hydrochloric acid)
Placing hot or warm packages in cold surfaces - ANSWER Package
condensation will occur when:
Painful - ANSWER "Dys-" is:
250° AND 270° - 275° f - ANSWER Two most common temperatures used in
steam sterilization are
EPA - ANSWER Regulations under the Clean Air Act are administered by
Leak Testing - ANSWER Which of the following steps happens first when
processing flexible endoscopes?
WHO - ANSWER Furthers international cooperation in improving health
conditions.
False - ANSWER Career growth and progression is virtually non-existent for
Central Service Technicians.
The instrument manufacturer - ANSWER Information regarding cleaning
processes for endoscopes should be provided by:
False - ANSWER All microorganisms are harmful to humans.
Metal - ANSWER What type of carts or baskets should be used in an ETO
sterilizer
"B" Items in ABC Inventory Control System - ANSWER The intermediate
number of items (in stock) and intermediate dollar value; consumed (used) the
most
The principles of asepsis - ANSWER Know what is dirty, know what is clean,
know what is sterile, keep the three conditions separate, and remedy
contamination immediately are:
AND ANSWERS
Bowie-Dick Test - ANSWER The test used to evaluate the efficacy of air
removal in dynamic air removal steam sterilizer is the
Pituitary Gland - ANSWER Considered the master gland because it helps
control the activities of all other endocrine glands.
Between the ribs - ANSWER The term "interest" means
Safe Medical Devices Act - ANSWER The___________ requires that the
healthcare facility report malfunctions of medical devices that have contributed
to patient injury, and/or death to the manufacturer and the FDA.
False - ANSWER Leak testing should be performed on each flexible
endoscope annually.
Boxlock - ANSWER The place where the two parts of a ring-handled
instrument meet and pivot is called the ________
True - ANSWER Point-of-use preparation of soiled items is normally
performed by the user department.
Prostate Gland - ANSWER Produces a fluid element in semen that stimulates
the motility of sperm.
After they are cleaned - ANSWER Surgical instruments should be inspected:
Dry steam - ANSWER The term "super heated steam" means:
Skin - ANSWER The largest organ of the body
False - ANSWER All flexible endoscopes have internal channels.
, Chloride - ANSWER A compound in which chlorine is combined with another
element or radical (e.g., a salt or hydrochloric acid)
Placing hot or warm packages in cold surfaces - ANSWER Package
condensation will occur when:
Painful - ANSWER "Dys-" is:
250° AND 270° - 275° f - ANSWER Two most common temperatures used in
steam sterilization are
EPA - ANSWER Regulations under the Clean Air Act are administered by
Leak Testing - ANSWER Which of the following steps happens first when
processing flexible endoscopes?
WHO - ANSWER Furthers international cooperation in improving health
conditions.
False - ANSWER Career growth and progression is virtually non-existent for
Central Service Technicians.
The instrument manufacturer - ANSWER Information regarding cleaning
processes for endoscopes should be provided by:
False - ANSWER All microorganisms are harmful to humans.
Metal - ANSWER What type of carts or baskets should be used in an ETO
sterilizer
"B" Items in ABC Inventory Control System - ANSWER The intermediate
number of items (in stock) and intermediate dollar value; consumed (used) the
most
The principles of asepsis - ANSWER Know what is dirty, know what is clean,
know what is sterile, keep the three conditions separate, and remedy
contamination immediately are:
