HSPA CRCST EXAM 2025/2026 | CERTIFIED REGISTERED CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN
EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ACCURATE ANSWERS
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. - (ANSWER)biological tests
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. - (ANSWER)Microorganisms are necessary
for life.
Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used relating to a fractured bone?
A. CABG
B. BSO
,HSPA CRCST EXAM 2025/2026 | CERTIFIED REGISTERED CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN
EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ACCURATE ANSWERS
C. ORIF
D. TAH - (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 - (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
, HSPA CRCST EXAM 2025/2026 | CERTIFIED REGISTERED CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN
EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ACCURATE ANSWERS
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. - (ANSWER)Decontamination
What is the first step in the sterilization process? - (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. - (ANSWER)Decontamination
All items returned to decontamination are considered? - (ANSWER)Contaminated
What makes up the One-Way flow? - (ANSWER)1.) Soiled area
2.)Clean processing area
3.)Sterile storage area
What is needed 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)
What are the 4 main goals of point-of-use preparation and transport? - (ANSWER)1.) Removal of gross
soil- so the instruments are easier to clean and to prevent damage
2.) Prevention of damage- soiled items must be prepared for transport to prevent damage
3.) Prevention of cross contamination- soiled items must be transferred from point of use to
decontamination to prevent cross contamination
EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ACCURATE ANSWERS
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. - (ANSWER)biological tests
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. - (ANSWER)Microorganisms are necessary
for life.
Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used relating to a fractured bone?
A. CABG
B. BSO
,HSPA CRCST EXAM 2025/2026 | CERTIFIED REGISTERED CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN
EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ACCURATE ANSWERS
C. ORIF
D. TAH - (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 - (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
, HSPA CRCST EXAM 2025/2026 | CERTIFIED REGISTERED CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN
EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ACCURATE ANSWERS
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. - (ANSWER)Decontamination
What is the first step in the sterilization process? - (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. - (ANSWER)Decontamination
All items returned to decontamination are considered? - (ANSWER)Contaminated
What makes up the One-Way flow? - (ANSWER)1.) Soiled area
2.)Clean processing area
3.)Sterile storage area
What is needed 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)
What are the 4 main goals of point-of-use preparation and transport? - (ANSWER)1.) Removal of gross
soil- so the instruments are easier to clean and to prevent damage
2.) Prevention of damage- soiled items must be prepared for transport to prevent damage
3.) Prevention of cross contamination- soiled items must be transferred from point of use to
decontamination to prevent cross contamination
