HSPA CRCST LATEST REAL EXAM 2025-
2026 WITH ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+
Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used
relating to a fractured bone?
A. CABG
B. BSO
C. ORIF
D. TAH Correct 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 Correct 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 Correct Answer position the instruments in a
manner that will facilitate sterilization
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.
Correct Answer Microorganisms are necessary for life.
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. Correct Answer biological tests
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. Correct
Answer Decontamination
, What is the first step in the sterilization process? Correct 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. Correct Answer
Decontamination
All items returned to decontamination are considered? Correct
Answer Contaminated
What makes up the One-Way flow? Correct Answer 1.) Soiled
area
2.)Clean processing area
3.)Sterile storage area
What is needed in order to meet (OSHA'S) safety requirements?
Correct 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. Correct Answer Personal protective
equipment (PPE)
2026 WITH ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+
Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used
relating to a fractured bone?
A. CABG
B. BSO
C. ORIF
D. TAH Correct 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 Correct 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 Correct Answer position the instruments in a
manner that will facilitate sterilization
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.
Correct Answer Microorganisms are necessary for life.
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. Correct Answer biological tests
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. Correct
Answer Decontamination
, What is the first step in the sterilization process? Correct 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. Correct Answer
Decontamination
All items returned to decontamination are considered? Correct
Answer Contaminated
What makes up the One-Way flow? Correct Answer 1.) Soiled
area
2.)Clean processing area
3.)Sterile storage area
What is needed in order to meet (OSHA'S) safety requirements?
Correct 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. Correct Answer Personal protective
equipment (PPE)
