HSPA CRCST EXAM 2025-2026 UPDATE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used relating to a
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fractured bone?
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A. CABG
B. BSO
C. ORIF
D. TAH - CORRECT ANSWER-ORIF
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This unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to
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therapeutically raise or lower body temperature.
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A. hypothermia unit ||
, B. infusion pump ||
C. suction pump ||
D. PCA pump - CORRECT ANSWER-hypothermia unit
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When arranging instruments in an instrument tray, you should
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A. position the instruments in a manner that will facilitate sterilization
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B. arrange the instruments in alphabetical order
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C. arrange the instruments in the order of their use
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D. assemble all multi-part instruments to save time in the operating
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room - CORRECT ANSWER-position the instruments in a manner that
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will facilitate sterilization
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The physical or chemical process that renders an inanimate object, such as a
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medical device that may be contaminated with harmful microbes, safe for
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further handling that may be accompanied with mechanical or chemical
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cleaning. - CORRECT ANSWER-Decontamination
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,What is the first step in the sterilization process? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cleaning
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To make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms
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or other harmful substances; the reduction of contamination to an
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acceptable level.
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- CORRECT ANSWER-Decontamination
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Tests which use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of the
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sterilization process and provide a direct measure of lethality are called:
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A. Chemical Indicator Tests. || ||
B. Chemical Integrator Tests. || ||
C. Ampulization Tests. ||
D. Biological Tests. - CORRECT ANSWER-biological tests
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Which of the following statements about microorganisms is correct?
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A. All microorganisms are harmful to humans.
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B. Healthy humans do not carry microorganisms.
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C. Microorganisms are necessary for life. || || || ||
, D. Microorganisms die within 10 minutes of leaving the body. - || || || || || || || || ||
CORRECT ANSWER-Microorganisms are necessary for life.
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All items returned to decontamination are considered? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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Contaminated
What makes up the One-Way flow? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.) Soiled area
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2.) Clean processing area
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3.) Sterile storage area || ||
What is needed in order to meet (OSHA'S) safety requirements? -
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CORRECT ANSWER-Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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minimizes exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contaminants.
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Includes fluid-resistant facemask, eye protection, a fluid-resistant cover
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gown, general purpose utility gloves, and Aluid-resistant shoe covers. -
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CORRECT ANSWER- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
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What are the 4 main goals of point-of-use preparation and transport? -
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CORRECT ANSWER-1.) Removal of gross soil- so the instruments are
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easier to clean and to prevent damage
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2.) Prevention of damage- soiled items must be prepared for transport to
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prevent damage
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used relating to a
|| || || || || || || || || || ||
fractured bone?
|| ||
A. CABG
B. BSO
C. ORIF
D. TAH - CORRECT ANSWER-ORIF
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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 - CORRECT ANSWER-hypothermia unit
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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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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 handling that may be accompanied with mechanical or chemical
|| || || || || || || || || ||
cleaning. - CORRECT ANSWER-Decontamination
|| || || ||
,What is the first step in the sterilization process? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cleaning
|| || || || || || || || || || |
To make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms
|| || || || || || || || || ||
or other harmful substances; the reduction of contamination to an
|| || || || || || || || || ||
acceptable level.
|| ||
- CORRECT ANSWER-Decontamination
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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. - CORRECT ANSWER-biological tests
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Which of the following statements about microorganisms is correct?
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A. All microorganisms are harmful to humans.
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B. Healthy humans do not carry microorganisms.
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C. Microorganisms are necessary for life. || || || ||
, D. Microorganisms die within 10 minutes of leaving the body. - || || || || || || || || ||
CORRECT ANSWER-Microorganisms are necessary for life.
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All items returned to decontamination are considered? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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Contaminated
What makes up the One-Way flow? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.) Soiled area
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2.) Clean processing area
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3.) Sterile storage area || ||
What is needed in order to meet (OSHA'S) safety requirements? -
|| || || || || || || || || ||
CORRECT ANSWER-Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
| || || || ||
minimizes exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contaminants.
|| || || || || || ||
Includes fluid-resistant facemask, eye protection, a fluid-resistant cover
|| || || || || || || ||
gown, general purpose utility gloves, and Aluid-resistant shoe covers. -
|| || || || || || || || || ||
CORRECT ANSWER- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
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What are the 4 main goals of point-of-use preparation and transport? -
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CORRECT ANSWER-1.) Removal of gross soil- so the instruments are
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easier to clean and to prevent damage
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2.) Prevention of damage- soiled items must be prepared for transport to
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prevent damage
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