HSPA CRCST FINAL EXAM – 2025 – COMPLETE SET
OF QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS – A+ RATED STUDY MATERIAL
What should the sinks consist of in decontamination? 1.) sink #1 Water and
detergent or enzymatic solution
2.) sink #2 (intermediate rinse) plain and softened water
3.) sink #3 (final rinse) distilled deionized of reverse osmosis water. -to help
prevent pyrogens, minerals and microbes
This unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to therapeutically
raise or lower body temperature.
A. hypothermia unit
B. infusion pump
C. suction pump
D. PCA pump hypothermia unit
,Which of the following statements about microorganisms is correct?
A. All microorganisms are harmful to humans.
B. Healthy humans do not carry microorganisms.
C. Microorganisms are necessary for life.
D. Microorganisms die within 10 minutes of leaving the body. Microorganisms
are necessary for life.
Tests which use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of the sterilization
process and provide a direct measure of lethality are called:
A. Chemical Indicator Tests.
B. Chemical Integrator Tests.
C. Ampulization Tests.
D. Biological Tests. biological tests
, Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used relating to a fractured
bone?
A. CABG
B. BSO
C. ORIF
D. TAH ORIF
When arranging instruments in an instrument tray, you should
A. position the instruments in a manner that will facilitate sterilization
B. arrange the instruments in alphabetical order
C. arrange the instruments in the order of their use
D. assemble all multi-part instruments to save time in the operating room
position the instruments in a manner that will facilitate sterilization
The physical or chemical process that renders an inanimate object, such as a
medical device that may be contaminated with harmful microbes, safe for further
OF QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS – A+ RATED STUDY MATERIAL
What should the sinks consist of in decontamination? 1.) sink #1 Water and
detergent or enzymatic solution
2.) sink #2 (intermediate rinse) plain and softened water
3.) sink #3 (final rinse) distilled deionized of reverse osmosis water. -to help
prevent pyrogens, minerals and microbes
This unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to therapeutically
raise or lower body temperature.
A. hypothermia unit
B. infusion pump
C. suction pump
D. PCA pump hypothermia unit
,Which of the following statements about microorganisms is correct?
A. All microorganisms are harmful to humans.
B. Healthy humans do not carry microorganisms.
C. Microorganisms are necessary for life.
D. Microorganisms die within 10 minutes of leaving the body. Microorganisms
are necessary for life.
Tests which use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of the sterilization
process and provide a direct measure of lethality are called:
A. Chemical Indicator Tests.
B. Chemical Integrator Tests.
C. Ampulization Tests.
D. Biological Tests. biological tests
, Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used relating to a fractured
bone?
A. CABG
B. BSO
C. ORIF
D. TAH ORIF
When arranging instruments in an instrument tray, you should
A. position the instruments in a manner that will facilitate sterilization
B. arrange the instruments in alphabetical order
C. arrange the instruments in the order of their use
D. assemble all multi-part instruments to save time in the operating room
position the instruments in a manner that will facilitate sterilization
The physical or chemical process that renders an inanimate object, such as a
medical device that may be contaminated with harmful microbes, safe for further
