HSPA CHL CHAPTERS 17-20 PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What instrument program keeps devices in good condition and
ready to use? -
correct answer ✅Refurbishing
Instrument errors are usually the result of a flawed instrument
system that does not provide adequate resources and: -
correct answer ✅Human factors
When processing flexible endoscopes, a master list should be
created and updated to reflect changes in inventory. It should
include: -
correct answer ✅The endoscopes serial number
Staff competencies should be updated: -
correct answer ✅Annually and staff members retrained whenever
there is a change in IFU or in the tools, solutions or equipment used
for processing
What is not true concerning transport of devices? -
correct answer ✅Containers should be properly labeled only if
transported outside the facility
, HSPA CHL CHAPTERS 17-20 PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Point-of-use treatment chemicals must be non-aerosol because
aerosol products: -
correct answer ✅Can cause harm to patients and perioperative
personnel
When soil is allowed to dry on a medical device the: -
correct answer ✅Soil can shorten the device's useful life
Soil can damage the device's finish
Instrument is more difficult to clean and may require delayed
processing
What is the result of taking shortcuts in the decontamination
process? -
correct answer ✅It creates a dangerous situation for patients and
employees, particularly technicians in decontamination
What is the first stage of workflow in decontamination? -
correct answer ✅Area where personnel can change into the
proper PPE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What instrument program keeps devices in good condition and
ready to use? -
correct answer ✅Refurbishing
Instrument errors are usually the result of a flawed instrument
system that does not provide adequate resources and: -
correct answer ✅Human factors
When processing flexible endoscopes, a master list should be
created and updated to reflect changes in inventory. It should
include: -
correct answer ✅The endoscopes serial number
Staff competencies should be updated: -
correct answer ✅Annually and staff members retrained whenever
there is a change in IFU or in the tools, solutions or equipment used
for processing
What is not true concerning transport of devices? -
correct answer ✅Containers should be properly labeled only if
transported outside the facility
, HSPA CHL CHAPTERS 17-20 PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Point-of-use treatment chemicals must be non-aerosol because
aerosol products: -
correct answer ✅Can cause harm to patients and perioperative
personnel
When soil is allowed to dry on a medical device the: -
correct answer ✅Soil can shorten the device's useful life
Soil can damage the device's finish
Instrument is more difficult to clean and may require delayed
processing
What is the result of taking shortcuts in the decontamination
process? -
correct answer ✅It creates a dangerous situation for patients and
employees, particularly technicians in decontamination
What is the first stage of workflow in decontamination? -
correct answer ✅Area where personnel can change into the
proper PPE
