HSPA/CRCST PROGRESS TEST 5 (9TH EDITION)
Temperature and humidity levels in the Sterile Processing department (SPD) need to be
monitored and recorded. - Answer -at least daily
Survey readiness is the responsibility of. - Answer -Survey readiness is everyone's
responsibility
Product expiration dates are located on this part of each package: - Answer -There is
no standard placement for expiration dates
If an equipment malfunction causes harm to a patient, it should be: - Answer -Returned
to the Biomedical department
Which of the following is considered formal monitoring? - Answer -Monitoring the
department's temperature and humidity levels
OSHA is responsible for: - Answer -Worker safety and the Bloodborne Pathogen
Standard
The human ear is made up of three parts:
a. Inner, middle and external (page - Answer -Inner, middle and external
The most common reason for steam sterilization failure - Answer -Lack of steam
contact with the contents of the load
When working with glutaraldehyde, technicians should always wear ___gloves for
protection - Answer -Nitrile
Which of the following cannot be used to protect delicate instrument tips during
packaging? - Answer -Latex tubing
The purpose of using a decontamination battery or hose when cleaning powered
surgical instruments is to - Answer -Keep fluid from entering the unit
Healthcare-associated infections (HAls) are - Answer -Infections that occur on or after
day three of a hospitalization
Items that have been used for patient care should be considered: - Answer -
Contaminated
The term -excise means - Answer -Cut Out
Water must be degassed each time an ultrasonic cleaner's tank is changed because
excess bubbles from filing - Answer -Reduce the energy of the cavitation process
, Wrapped trays should not be stacked because - Answer -it can cause holes in the
wrappers
___monitoring uses a device affixed directly on the employee's clothing. - Answer -
Personal monitoring
Instrument lubrication should be performed - Answer -Following the manufacturer's
instructions for use
(IFU)
Immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS) documentation
should include: - Answer -Patient ID, sterilizer number and cycle, name of the
instrument sterilized
Microbes - Answer -Are useful to break down sewage
Temperature and humidity parameters in the SPD can best be established by reviewing
which document? - Answer -ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE 170
Monitoring records must be - Answer -accurate, legible, and complete
When quality is not emphasized: - Answer -conflicts can arise
Case cart systems: - Answer -Reduce the amount of space needed for supply storage
in user departments
Which of the following requires that preventive. maintenance (PM) standards be
established for medical equipment? - Answer -The Joint Commission (TIC)
What is a consequence of a healthcare facility not following regulations and standards?
- Answer -The facility could face legal consequences
The iris is: - Answer -The circular opening that controls the amount of light entering the
eye
The main difference between IUSS and steam flush pressure pulse (SFPP) processes
1s: - Answer -Reduced dry cycle
The use of heat to kill all microorganisms, except spores, is called: - Answer -Thermal
disinfection
Clean multi-part instruments that have been assembled to test for functionality should -
Answer -be disassembled and sterilized following manufacturer's Instructions for Use
(IFU)
Temperature and humidity levels in the Sterile Processing department (SPD) need to be
monitored and recorded. - Answer -at least daily
Survey readiness is the responsibility of. - Answer -Survey readiness is everyone's
responsibility
Product expiration dates are located on this part of each package: - Answer -There is
no standard placement for expiration dates
If an equipment malfunction causes harm to a patient, it should be: - Answer -Returned
to the Biomedical department
Which of the following is considered formal monitoring? - Answer -Monitoring the
department's temperature and humidity levels
OSHA is responsible for: - Answer -Worker safety and the Bloodborne Pathogen
Standard
The human ear is made up of three parts:
a. Inner, middle and external (page - Answer -Inner, middle and external
The most common reason for steam sterilization failure - Answer -Lack of steam
contact with the contents of the load
When working with glutaraldehyde, technicians should always wear ___gloves for
protection - Answer -Nitrile
Which of the following cannot be used to protect delicate instrument tips during
packaging? - Answer -Latex tubing
The purpose of using a decontamination battery or hose when cleaning powered
surgical instruments is to - Answer -Keep fluid from entering the unit
Healthcare-associated infections (HAls) are - Answer -Infections that occur on or after
day three of a hospitalization
Items that have been used for patient care should be considered: - Answer -
Contaminated
The term -excise means - Answer -Cut Out
Water must be degassed each time an ultrasonic cleaner's tank is changed because
excess bubbles from filing - Answer -Reduce the energy of the cavitation process
, Wrapped trays should not be stacked because - Answer -it can cause holes in the
wrappers
___monitoring uses a device affixed directly on the employee's clothing. - Answer -
Personal monitoring
Instrument lubrication should be performed - Answer -Following the manufacturer's
instructions for use
(IFU)
Immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS) documentation
should include: - Answer -Patient ID, sterilizer number and cycle, name of the
instrument sterilized
Microbes - Answer -Are useful to break down sewage
Temperature and humidity parameters in the SPD can best be established by reviewing
which document? - Answer -ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE 170
Monitoring records must be - Answer -accurate, legible, and complete
When quality is not emphasized: - Answer -conflicts can arise
Case cart systems: - Answer -Reduce the amount of space needed for supply storage
in user departments
Which of the following requires that preventive. maintenance (PM) standards be
established for medical equipment? - Answer -The Joint Commission (TIC)
What is a consequence of a healthcare facility not following regulations and standards?
- Answer -The facility could face legal consequences
The iris is: - Answer -The circular opening that controls the amount of light entering the
eye
The main difference between IUSS and steam flush pressure pulse (SFPP) processes
1s: - Answer -Reduced dry cycle
The use of heat to kill all microorganisms, except spores, is called: - Answer -Thermal
disinfection
Clean multi-part instruments that have been assembled to test for functionality should -
Answer -be disassembled and sterilized following manufacturer's Instructions for Use
(IFU)
