HSPA CRCST EXAM 5 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS (complete solutions)
ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED A+!
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
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
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
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
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
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.
All items returned to decontamination are considered? - CORRECT
ANSWERContaminated
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
ANSWERPersonal protective equipment (PPE)
What are the 4 main goals of point-of-use preparation and transport? -
CORRECT
ANSWER-1.) Removal of gross soil- so the instruments are easier to clean and to
prevent damage
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS (complete solutions)
ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED A+!
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
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
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
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
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
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.
All items returned to decontamination are considered? - CORRECT
ANSWERContaminated
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
ANSWERPersonal protective equipment (PPE)
What are the 4 main goals of point-of-use preparation and transport? -
CORRECT
ANSWER-1.) Removal of gross soil- so the instruments are easier to clean and to
prevent damage
