HSPA/CRCST PROGRESS TEST 5 (9TH
EDITION) EXAM QUIZZES WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS .
Temperature and humidity levels in the Sterile Processing department (SPD) need to be monitored and
recorded. - correct Answers -at least daily
Survey readiness is the responsibility of. - correct Answers -Survey readiness is everyone's responsibility
Product expiration dates are located on this part of each package: - correct Answers -There is no
standard placement for expiration dates
If an equipment malfunction causes harm to a patient, it should be: - correct Answers -Returned to the
Biomedical department
Which of the following is considered formal monitoring? - correct Answers -Monitoring the
department's temperature and humidity levels
OSHA is responsible for: - correct Answers -Worker safety and the Bloodborne Pathogen
Standard
The human ear is made up of three parts:
a. Inner, middle and external (page - correct Answers -Inner, middle and external
The most common reason for steam sterilization failure - correct Answers -Lack of steam contact with
the contents of the load
When working with glutaraldehyde, technicians should always wear ___gloves for protection - correct
Answers -Nitrile
, Which of the following cannot be used to protect delicate instrument tips during packaging? - correct
Answers -Latex tubing
The purpose of using a decontamination battery or hose when cleaning powered surgical instruments is
to - correct Answers -Keep fluid from entering the unit
Healthcare-associated infections (HAls) are - correct Answers -Infections that occur on or after day three
of a hospitalization
Items that have been used for patient care should be considered: - correct Answers -Contaminated
The term -excise means - correct Answers -Cut Out
Water must be degassed each time an ultrasonic cleaner's tank is changed because excess bubbles from
filing - correct Answers -Reduce the energy of the cavitation process
Wrapped trays should not be stacked because - correct Answers -it can cause holes in the wrappers
___monitoring uses a device affixed directly on the employee's clothing. - correct Answers -Personal
monitoring
Instrument lubrication should be performed - correct Answers -Following the manufacturer's
instructions for use
(IFU)
Immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS) documentation
should include: - correct Answers -Patient ID, sterilizer number and cycle, name of the instrument
sterilized
Microbes - correct Answers -Are useful to break down sewage
EDITION) EXAM QUIZZES WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS .
Temperature and humidity levels in the Sterile Processing department (SPD) need to be monitored and
recorded. - correct Answers -at least daily
Survey readiness is the responsibility of. - correct Answers -Survey readiness is everyone's responsibility
Product expiration dates are located on this part of each package: - correct Answers -There is no
standard placement for expiration dates
If an equipment malfunction causes harm to a patient, it should be: - correct Answers -Returned to the
Biomedical department
Which of the following is considered formal monitoring? - correct Answers -Monitoring the
department's temperature and humidity levels
OSHA is responsible for: - correct Answers -Worker safety and the Bloodborne Pathogen
Standard
The human ear is made up of three parts:
a. Inner, middle and external (page - correct Answers -Inner, middle and external
The most common reason for steam sterilization failure - correct Answers -Lack of steam contact with
the contents of the load
When working with glutaraldehyde, technicians should always wear ___gloves for protection - correct
Answers -Nitrile
, Which of the following cannot be used to protect delicate instrument tips during packaging? - correct
Answers -Latex tubing
The purpose of using a decontamination battery or hose when cleaning powered surgical instruments is
to - correct Answers -Keep fluid from entering the unit
Healthcare-associated infections (HAls) are - correct Answers -Infections that occur on or after day three
of a hospitalization
Items that have been used for patient care should be considered: - correct Answers -Contaminated
The term -excise means - correct Answers -Cut Out
Water must be degassed each time an ultrasonic cleaner's tank is changed because excess bubbles from
filing - correct Answers -Reduce the energy of the cavitation process
Wrapped trays should not be stacked because - correct Answers -it can cause holes in the wrappers
___monitoring uses a device affixed directly on the employee's clothing. - correct Answers -Personal
monitoring
Instrument lubrication should be performed - correct Answers -Following the manufacturer's
instructions for use
(IFU)
Immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS) documentation
should include: - correct Answers -Patient ID, sterilizer number and cycle, name of the instrument
sterilized
Microbes - correct Answers -Are useful to break down sewage
