Hspa crcst exam, Sterile Processing Exam fully
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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. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-biological tests
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. -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Microorganisms are necessary for life.
Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used relating to
a fractured bone?
A. CABG
B. BSO
C. ORIF
D. TAH - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-ORIF
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 - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-hypothermia unit
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 - ✔✔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. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Decontamination
What is the first step in the sterilization process? - ✔✔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. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Decontamination
All items returned to decontamination are considered? - ✔✔ANSWER
✔✔-Contaminated
What makes up the One-Way flow? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-1.) Soiled area
2.)Clean processing area
3.)Sterile storage area
What is needed in order to meet (OSHA'S) safety requirements? -
✔✔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. -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Personal protective equipment (PPE)
solved & updated 2026 2027(latest version
verified for accuracy) (Questions + Answers)
Solved 100% Correct!
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. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-biological tests
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. -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Microorganisms are necessary for life.
Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used relating to
a fractured bone?
A. CABG
B. BSO
C. ORIF
D. TAH - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-ORIF
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 - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-hypothermia unit
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 - ✔✔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. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Decontamination
What is the first step in the sterilization process? - ✔✔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. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Decontamination
All items returned to decontamination are considered? - ✔✔ANSWER
✔✔-Contaminated
What makes up the One-Way flow? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-1.) Soiled area
2.)Clean processing area
3.)Sterile storage area
What is needed in order to meet (OSHA'S) safety requirements? -
✔✔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. -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Personal protective equipment (PPE)
