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HSPA 9th edition chapters 7-9 CRCST test
Exam comprehensive questionsand
verified answers ACTUAL EXAM 2025
TEST!! Graded A+ | 2025|2026 EXAM
UPDATE
Gross soil - (ANSWER)tissue, body fat, blood, and other body substances. If left
on instruments too long it makes them more difficult to clean and can damage
instruments.
Importance of point of use treatment - (ANSWER)removes gross soil, prevents
damage to instruments, prevents cross contamination, returns instruments in a
timely manner, keeps others safe
Departments need a holding area for dirty instruments until they can be returned
to SPD - (ANSWER)these should be covered with a biohazard signage. This alerts
people that there are harmful bacteria, viruses or other dangerous bio-hazardous
agents or organisms in that area
Reasons for point of use treatment - (ANSWER)Helps prolong instrument life, dry
soil and debris are harder to remove from crevices and lumens than moist soil and
debris, and to reduce biofilm colonies from forming, more aggressive methods
and take longer to clean
Biofilm - (ANSWER)Microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each other to
form a colony. Is highly resistant to cleaning and disinfecting chemicals.
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Biofilm colony gel - (ANSWER)this is difficult to penetrate with detergents and
disinfectants
Point of use guidelines first 7 - (ANSWER)*receive workshops for these tasks
*remove gross soil while wearing PPE
*following manufactures IFU for it
*separating reusable sharps and reducing injuries from sharps
*protecting delicate instruments from heavier ones
*separating reusable linen, removing disposables
Point of use guidelines last 7 - (ANSWER)*opening hinged instruments and
putting them in the correct tray
*keeping all instruments together for transport to SPD or reassembly will be
delayed
*emptying fluids from containers and disposable fluid containers
*third party reprocessing items should be removed,
*need to know if CJD reusable instruments were used
*notifying SPD about items that need to be repaired
*contacting SPD for turnovers
SP technicians should always - (ANSWER)yield to patients and visitors in hallways
and elevators when transporting carts of soiled instruments.
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Transport of soiled items never.... - (ANSWER)takes precedence over the
transport of patients
Prior to transporting, SP technicians should be aware of - (ANSWER)ergonomic
principles
Ergonomic principles - (ANSWER)how to properly lift, bend, twist, push and pull
Applying ergonomic principles can help technicians avoid - (ANSWER)workplace
injuries like musculoskeletal disorders
Muskuloskeletal disorders - (ANSWER)back pain, tendonitis, carpal tunnel
syndrome, and bone fractures
What to look at for off-site processing - (ANSWER)*use the quickest and safest
route
*certain temperatures and humidity can contaminate supplies
*separating clean and dirty to prevent cross-contamination
*routine cleaning of the vehicle after transporting soiled items
*Persons transporting should be trained and competent
This department is the major source of soiled items received by SPD -
(ANSWER)Surgery
HSPA 9th edition chapters 7-9 CRCST test
Exam comprehensive questionsand
verified answers ACTUAL EXAM 2025
TEST!! Graded A+ | 2025|2026 EXAM
UPDATE
Gross soil - (ANSWER)tissue, body fat, blood, and other body substances. If left
on instruments too long it makes them more difficult to clean and can damage
instruments.
Importance of point of use treatment - (ANSWER)removes gross soil, prevents
damage to instruments, prevents cross contamination, returns instruments in a
timely manner, keeps others safe
Departments need a holding area for dirty instruments until they can be returned
to SPD - (ANSWER)these should be covered with a biohazard signage. This alerts
people that there are harmful bacteria, viruses or other dangerous bio-hazardous
agents or organisms in that area
Reasons for point of use treatment - (ANSWER)Helps prolong instrument life, dry
soil and debris are harder to remove from crevices and lumens than moist soil and
debris, and to reduce biofilm colonies from forming, more aggressive methods
and take longer to clean
Biofilm - (ANSWER)Microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each other to
form a colony. Is highly resistant to cleaning and disinfecting chemicals.
,2
Biofilm colony gel - (ANSWER)this is difficult to penetrate with detergents and
disinfectants
Point of use guidelines first 7 - (ANSWER)*receive workshops for these tasks
*remove gross soil while wearing PPE
*following manufactures IFU for it
*separating reusable sharps and reducing injuries from sharps
*protecting delicate instruments from heavier ones
*separating reusable linen, removing disposables
Point of use guidelines last 7 - (ANSWER)*opening hinged instruments and
putting them in the correct tray
*keeping all instruments together for transport to SPD or reassembly will be
delayed
*emptying fluids from containers and disposable fluid containers
*third party reprocessing items should be removed,
*need to know if CJD reusable instruments were used
*notifying SPD about items that need to be repaired
*contacting SPD for turnovers
SP technicians should always - (ANSWER)yield to patients and visitors in hallways
and elevators when transporting carts of soiled instruments.
, 3
Transport of soiled items never.... - (ANSWER)takes precedence over the
transport of patients
Prior to transporting, SP technicians should be aware of - (ANSWER)ergonomic
principles
Ergonomic principles - (ANSWER)how to properly lift, bend, twist, push and pull
Applying ergonomic principles can help technicians avoid - (ANSWER)workplace
injuries like musculoskeletal disorders
Muskuloskeletal disorders - (ANSWER)back pain, tendonitis, carpal tunnel
syndrome, and bone fractures
What to look at for off-site processing - (ANSWER)*use the quickest and safest
route
*certain temperatures and humidity can contaminate supplies
*separating clean and dirty to prevent cross-contamination
*routine cleaning of the vehicle after transporting soiled items
*Persons transporting should be trained and competent
This department is the major source of soiled items received by SPD -
(ANSWER)Surgery
