HSPA CRCST EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
Tests that use live bacterial spores to challenge the effectiveness of the sterilization
process and thus provide a measure of lethality are called:
A. Chemical Indicator Tests.
B. Chemical Integrator Tests.
C. Ampulization Tests.
D. Biological Tests. - ANSWER biological tests
Which one of the following statements concerning microorganisms is correct?
A. All microorganisms are pathogenic 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 regarding a broken bone?
, A. CABG
B. BSO
C. ORIF
D. TAH - ANSWER ORIF
This unit pumps warm or cold water through a coiled pad to medically elevate or reduce
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
Sterilization The physical or chemical process by which an inanimate object, such as a
medical device that may be contaminated with noxious microbes, is made safe for
further handling; this may be accompanied with mechanical or chemical cleaning. -
ANSWER Decontamination
What is the first step in the sterilization process? - ANSWER Cleaning
The process by which something is made 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 does the One-Way flow consist of? - ANSWER 1.) Soiled area
2.)Clean processing area
3.)Sterile storage area
What is required 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)
The 4 primary objectives of point-of-use preparation and transportation are - ANSWER
1.) Gross soil removal- so instruments are easier to clean and to prevent damage
CORRECT ANSWERS
Tests that use live bacterial spores to challenge the effectiveness of the sterilization
process and thus provide a measure of lethality are called:
A. Chemical Indicator Tests.
B. Chemical Integrator Tests.
C. Ampulization Tests.
D. Biological Tests. - ANSWER biological tests
Which one of the following statements concerning microorganisms is correct?
A. All microorganisms are pathogenic 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 regarding a broken bone?
, A. CABG
B. BSO
C. ORIF
D. TAH - ANSWER ORIF
This unit pumps warm or cold water through a coiled pad to medically elevate or reduce
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
Sterilization The physical or chemical process by which an inanimate object, such as a
medical device that may be contaminated with noxious microbes, is made safe for
further handling; this may be accompanied with mechanical or chemical cleaning. -
ANSWER Decontamination
What is the first step in the sterilization process? - ANSWER Cleaning
The process by which something is made 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 does the One-Way flow consist of? - ANSWER 1.) Soiled area
2.)Clean processing area
3.)Sterile storage area
What is required 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)
The 4 primary objectives of point-of-use preparation and transportation are - ANSWER
1.) Gross soil removal- so instruments are easier to clean and to prevent damage
