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HSPA CERTIFICATION STUDY MATERIAL -
VOCABULARY AND DEFINITIONS EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (339)
equipment that helps protect employees from
Personal Protective skin and mucous membrane exposure when in
Equipment (PPE) contact with blood and bodily fluids. Includes
Fluid resistant clothing,
gloves, eye protection, facemask, shoe covers.
Decontamination Removing or reducing contamination by
infectious organisms or other harmful
substances. The reduction of contamination
to acceptable level.
Integrated Delivery A system of healthcare providers and
Network (IDN) organizations that provides (or arranges to
provide) a coordinated range of services to
a specific population.
One Way Flow Soiled area-clean processing area-sterile storage area
A surgical procedure performed in a manner
that causes little or no trauma or injury to the
Minimally Invasive patient. Performed through cannulas using
Procedures lasers/endoscopes or
laparoscopes. Makes small incisions, less
bleeding, decrease in anesthesia, pain,
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scarring.
International Association of Healthcare Central Service
IAHCSSM or HSPA Material Management.
Primary role is education, promote patient
safety by raising level of expertise and
recognition for Central Service profession.
IFU- Instructions for Use Information provided by a device manufacturer
that provides detailed instructions on how to
properly use and process the device.
Sterile Storage The supply area of central service is dedicated
to the storage of sterile and clean supplies.
Positive air pressure.
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HSPA CERTIFICATION STUDY MATERIAL -
VOCABULARY AND DEFINITIONS EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (339)
equipment that helps protect employees from
Personal Protective skin and mucous membrane exposure when in
Equipment (PPE) contact with blood and bodily fluids. Includes
Fluid resistant clothing,
gloves, eye protection, facemask, shoe covers.
Decontamination Removing or reducing contamination by
infectious organisms or other harmful
substances. The reduction of contamination
to acceptable level.
Integrated Delivery A system of healthcare providers and
Network (IDN) organizations that provides (or arranges to
provide) a coordinated range of services to
a specific population.
One Way Flow Soiled area-clean processing area-sterile storage area
A surgical procedure performed in a manner
that causes little or no trauma or injury to the
Minimally Invasive patient. Performed through cannulas using
Procedures lasers/endoscopes or
laparoscopes. Makes small incisions, less
bleeding, decrease in anesthesia, pain,
1/
11
, 8/16/25, 11:03
AM
scarring.
International Association of Healthcare Central Service
IAHCSSM or HSPA Material Management.
Primary role is education, promote patient
safety by raising level of expertise and
recognition for Central Service profession.
IFU- Instructions for Use Information provided by a device manufacturer
that provides detailed instructions on how to
properly use and process the device.
Sterile Storage The supply area of central service is dedicated
to the storage of sterile and clean supplies.
Positive air pressure.
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