Hspa crcst Exam Questions And
Answers
/. biological tests - Answer-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.
/.Microorganisms are necessary for life. - Answer-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.
/.ORIF - Answer-Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used relating to
a fractured bone?
A. CABG
B. BSO
C. ORIF
D. TAH
/.hypothermia unit - Answer-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
/.position the instruments in a manner that will facilitate sterilization - Answer-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
/.Decontamination - Answer-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.
/.Cleaning - Answer-What is the first step in the sterilization process?
/.Decontamination - Answer-To make safe by removing or reducing contamination by
infectious organisms or other harmful substances; the reduction of contamination to an
acceptable level.
/.Contaminated - Answer-All items returned to decontamination are considered?
/.1.) Soiled area
2.)Clean processing area
3.)Sterile storage area - Answer-What makes up the One-Way flow?
/.Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Answer-What is needed in order to meet
(OSHA'S) safety requirements?
/.Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Answer-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.
/.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
4.) Keeping others safe- Soiled items must be contained and labeled so that everyone
that comes in contact is safe during the transportation process - Answer-What are the 4
main goals of point-of-use preparation and transport?
/.biohazard signage - Answer-All departments that use and store reusable items for later
transport to the Central Service departent need a designated holding area for
contaminated items until they can be retrieved. What should the holding area be labeled
with?
/.1.) During designated rounds time
2.)Hospital employee might bring back contaminated instruments directly to
decontamination
3.) Central Service technician might be designated to take back instruments to
decontamination
4.) OR staff might send soiled instrument carts up on elevators designates for
contaminated items or if CENTRAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT is located near OR
someone will bring soiled instruments cart to decontamination - Answer-Give three
ways contaminated items are returned back to CS department?
/.1.) contaminated trash
2.) linen receptacles
3.) hand-washing sink
4.) shielded flush-type commode for liquid waste disposal (only if blood and suction are
stored there) - Answer-What should the contaminated holding area contain?
/.User Department (cleaned where the instrument is first used) EX.) operating room -
Answer-Where should the preparation process take place?
/.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. - Answer-What are
3 important reasons why the preparation process should begin in the user department
during point-of-use preparation?
Answers
/. biological tests - Answer-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.
/.Microorganisms are necessary for life. - Answer-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.
/.ORIF - Answer-Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used relating to
a fractured bone?
A. CABG
B. BSO
C. ORIF
D. TAH
/.hypothermia unit - Answer-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
/.position the instruments in a manner that will facilitate sterilization - Answer-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
/.Decontamination - Answer-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.
/.Cleaning - Answer-What is the first step in the sterilization process?
/.Decontamination - Answer-To make safe by removing or reducing contamination by
infectious organisms or other harmful substances; the reduction of contamination to an
acceptable level.
/.Contaminated - Answer-All items returned to decontamination are considered?
/.1.) Soiled area
2.)Clean processing area
3.)Sterile storage area - Answer-What makes up the One-Way flow?
/.Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Answer-What is needed in order to meet
(OSHA'S) safety requirements?
/.Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Answer-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.
/.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
4.) Keeping others safe- Soiled items must be contained and labeled so that everyone
that comes in contact is safe during the transportation process - Answer-What are the 4
main goals of point-of-use preparation and transport?
/.biohazard signage - Answer-All departments that use and store reusable items for later
transport to the Central Service departent need a designated holding area for
contaminated items until they can be retrieved. What should the holding area be labeled
with?
/.1.) During designated rounds time
2.)Hospital employee might bring back contaminated instruments directly to
decontamination
3.) Central Service technician might be designated to take back instruments to
decontamination
4.) OR staff might send soiled instrument carts up on elevators designates for
contaminated items or if CENTRAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT is located near OR
someone will bring soiled instruments cart to decontamination - Answer-Give three
ways contaminated items are returned back to CS department?
/.1.) contaminated trash
2.) linen receptacles
3.) hand-washing sink
4.) shielded flush-type commode for liquid waste disposal (only if blood and suction are
stored there) - Answer-What should the contaminated holding area contain?
/.User Department (cleaned where the instrument is first used) EX.) operating room -
Answer-Where should the preparation process take place?
/.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. - Answer-What are
3 important reasons why the preparation process should begin in the user department
during point-of-use preparation?
