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HSPA 9th Edition Chapters 7–9 – CRCST Test | Practice Questions & Study Guide

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Prepare effectively for the CRCST exam using this comprehensive study guide based on HSPA 9th Edition Chapters 7–9. Includes practice questions with detailed answers covering key sterile processing topics such as decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization methods, quality assurance, and compliance standards. Designed for sterile processing students and professionals seeking structured exam preparation, mastery of frequently tested concepts, and confidence to pass the CRCST test.

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HSPA 9th edition chapters’ 7-9 CRCST
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tissue, body fat, blood, and other body substances. If left on instruments too long it makes them more
difficult to clean and can damage instruments.

Gross soil




removes gross soil, prevents damage to instruments, prevents cross contamination, returns instruments
in a timely manner, keeps others safe

Importance of point of use treatment




these should be covered with a biohazard signage. This alerts people that there are harmful bacteria,
viruses or other dangerous bio-hazardous agents or organisms in that area

Departments need a holding area for dirty instruments until they can be returned to SPD




Helps prolong instrument life, dry soil and debris are harder to remove from crevices and lumens than
moist soil and debris, and to reduce biofilm colonies from forming, more aggressive methods and take
longer to clean

Reasons for point of use treatment




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Microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each other to form a colony. Is highly resistant to cleaning
and disinfecting chemicals.

Biofilm




this is difficult to penetrate with detergents and disinfectants

Biofilm colony gel




*receive workshops for these tasks

*remove gross soil while wearing PPE

*following manufactures IFU for it

*separating reusable sharps and reducing injuries from sharps

*protecting delicate instruments from heavier ones

*separating reusable linen, removing disposables

Point of use guidelines first 7




*opening hinged instruments and putting them in the correct tray

*keeping all instruments together for transport to SPD or reassembly will be delayed

*emptying fluids from containers and disposable fluid containers

*third party reprocessing items should be removed,

*need to know if CJD reusable instruments were used

*notifying SPD about items that need to be repaired

*contacting SPD for turnovers

Point of use guidelines last 7




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yield to patients and visitors in hallways and elevators when transporting carts of soiled instruments.

SP technicians should always




takes precedence over the transport of patients

Transport of soiled items never....




ergonomic principles

Prior to transporting, SP technicians should be aware of




how to properly lift, bend, twist, push and pull

Ergonomic principles




workplace injuries like musculoskeletal disorders

Applying ergonomic principles can help technicians avoid




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