HSPA CRCST FINAL EXAM AND
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS 2025
NEWEST EXAM COMPLETE 500
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) /A+ GRADE
STUDY MATERIAL
A surgical procedure done in a manner that causes little or
no trauma or injury to the patient; it is often performed
through a cannula using lasers, endoscopes or
laparoscopes. Compared with other procedures, minimally
invasive procedures involve smaller incisions, less bleeding,
smaller amounts of anesthesia, less pain and minimal
scarring. - ....ANSWER...Minimally invasive procedures
What are 3 important reasons why the preparation process
should begin in the user department during point-of-use
preparation? - ....ANSWER...1.) point-of use- preparation
helps prolong the life of instruments because over time
,blood and saline cane break down the devices protective
finish.
2.) Dry soil and debris especially in instruments with
lumens are much more difficult to remove than moist soil
and debris
3.) soil and excess moisture promote the formation of
biofilm colonies (biofilm is highly resistant to cleaning
chemicals) so removing the biofilm is essential.
A collection of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and
each other and form a colony. The colony produces a
protective gel that is very difficult to penetrate with
detergents and disinfectants. - ....ANSWER...Biofilm
The proper care and handling of instruments and equipment
is the responsibility of who? - ....ANSWER...everyone who
comes in contact with the instruments
How do you properly complete point-of-use? -
....ANSWER...1.) remove gross soil from instruments while
wearing correct PPE while preparing for transfer
,2.) Follow the manufacturer's instructions for Point-of-use
cleaning, ex.) flexible endoscope manufacture suggests
water and enzymatic solution be suctioned.
3.) Separate reusable sharps from other instruments and
place reusable needles and cutting edges in a separate
container to reduce risk of injury
4.) Separate reusable linen and make sure no instruments
are stuck to the linen
5.) remove disposable components, such as blades
disposable tubing and canisters in BIOHAZARD bin
6.) open hinged instruments and disassemble multi-part
instruments and place instruments in the appropriate
instruments tray. (Place heavy instruments on bottom and
lighter on top) and be careful with scopes and cords.
, 7.) keep items together for transportation to CS department
if items are separated or left behind reassemble will be
delaye
What is it called when instruments are put on priority
processing to use for another case? - ....ANSWER...Turn
Over/ Turn Around
When transporting contaminated items what type of carts
should be used? - ....ANSWER...Closed cart. VS. cart cart
with shelves on bottom (to prevent drips)
While picking up contaminated items on rounds what
should be worn to handle these items? -
....ANSWER...Gloves then remove them and wash hands
Recommended practices for contaminated item transport
are provided by? - ....ANSWER...1.) "Association for the
Advancement of Medical Instrumentation" (AAMI)
2.) and Procedures should reflect (OSHA) regulations and
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS 2025
NEWEST EXAM COMPLETE 500
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) /A+ GRADE
STUDY MATERIAL
A surgical procedure done in a manner that causes little or
no trauma or injury to the patient; it is often performed
through a cannula using lasers, endoscopes or
laparoscopes. Compared with other procedures, minimally
invasive procedures involve smaller incisions, less bleeding,
smaller amounts of anesthesia, less pain and minimal
scarring. - ....ANSWER...Minimally invasive procedures
What are 3 important reasons why the preparation process
should begin in the user department during point-of-use
preparation? - ....ANSWER...1.) point-of use- preparation
helps prolong the life of instruments because over time
,blood and saline cane break down the devices protective
finish.
2.) Dry soil and debris especially in instruments with
lumens are much more difficult to remove than moist soil
and debris
3.) soil and excess moisture promote the formation of
biofilm colonies (biofilm is highly resistant to cleaning
chemicals) so removing the biofilm is essential.
A collection of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and
each other and form a colony. The colony produces a
protective gel that is very difficult to penetrate with
detergents and disinfectants. - ....ANSWER...Biofilm
The proper care and handling of instruments and equipment
is the responsibility of who? - ....ANSWER...everyone who
comes in contact with the instruments
How do you properly complete point-of-use? -
....ANSWER...1.) remove gross soil from instruments while
wearing correct PPE while preparing for transfer
,2.) Follow the manufacturer's instructions for Point-of-use
cleaning, ex.) flexible endoscope manufacture suggests
water and enzymatic solution be suctioned.
3.) Separate reusable sharps from other instruments and
place reusable needles and cutting edges in a separate
container to reduce risk of injury
4.) Separate reusable linen and make sure no instruments
are stuck to the linen
5.) remove disposable components, such as blades
disposable tubing and canisters in BIOHAZARD bin
6.) open hinged instruments and disassemble multi-part
instruments and place instruments in the appropriate
instruments tray. (Place heavy instruments on bottom and
lighter on top) and be careful with scopes and cords.
, 7.) keep items together for transportation to CS department
if items are separated or left behind reassemble will be
delaye
What is it called when instruments are put on priority
processing to use for another case? - ....ANSWER...Turn
Over/ Turn Around
When transporting contaminated items what type of carts
should be used? - ....ANSWER...Closed cart. VS. cart cart
with shelves on bottom (to prevent drips)
While picking up contaminated items on rounds what
should be worn to handle these items? -
....ANSWER...Gloves then remove them and wash hands
Recommended practices for contaminated item transport
are provided by? - ....ANSWER...1.) "Association for the
Advancement of Medical Instrumentation" (AAMI)
2.) and Procedures should reflect (OSHA) regulations and
