HSPA exam questions and Correct
Answers 2025
Soiled instruments and other items are received in the: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Decontamination
The first step in the sterilization process is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Cleaning
Central sterilization techs must wear proper attire called: - CORRECT ANSWER-PPE
Instruments sets and other required items needed for all scheduled procedures for a
day are usually pulled: - CORRECT ANSWER-The day or evening before they are
used
The use of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is apart of which
knowledge and skill set? - CORRECT ANSWER-Employability skills
Healthcare-associated infections are... - CORRECT ANSWER-Infections which occur
in the course of being treated in a facility
The Human Resources tool that defines job duties performed in position is called: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Job description
in the future, which of the following will be more frequently become a requirement for
working in a central service department? - CORRECT ANSWER-Formal education
While items may be dispensed to all areas of a facility, the major focus of the sterile
storage personnel is: - CORRECT ANSWER-The operating room
, Which of the following is not a growing trend in central sterilization? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Decentralization of central service responsibilities
The majority of medical terms of either or origin - CORRECT
ANSWER-Greek or Latin
Which of the following tells the primary meaning of a word? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Root word element
The term "itis" means - CORRECT ANSWER-Inflammation
The term "ectomy" means - CORRECT ANSWER-Surgical removal
The term "oscopy" means - CORRECT ANSWER-Visual examination
Arthroscopy means: - CORRECT ANSWER-visual exam of a joint
Which of the following means besides or near? - CORRECT ANSWER-Para
The term intercostal means - CORRECT ANSWER-Between the ribs
The term hypo means - CORRECT ANSWER-Below
The term septorhinoplasty means - CORRECT ANSWER-Repair of the nose
Encephalopathy means - CORRECT ANSWER-Disease of the brain
Lithotripsy means - CORRECT ANSWER-crushing of a stone
This system gives the body shape and support: - CORRECT ANSWER-Skeletal
system
This tissue acts as a cushion between bones to prevent them from rubbing together.
- CORRECT ANSWER-Cartilage
These muscles control involuntary movements like, breathing, digestion, etc. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Smooth
This surgical procedure consists of removing an ear bone that has thickened and no
longer transmits sound waves and replacing it with an artificial implant to improve
hearing - CORRECT ANSWER-Stapedectomy
More than 55% of blood is made up of this yellowish liquid - CORRECT ANSWER-
Plasma
Answers 2025
Soiled instruments and other items are received in the: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Decontamination
The first step in the sterilization process is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Cleaning
Central sterilization techs must wear proper attire called: - CORRECT ANSWER-PPE
Instruments sets and other required items needed for all scheduled procedures for a
day are usually pulled: - CORRECT ANSWER-The day or evening before they are
used
The use of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is apart of which
knowledge and skill set? - CORRECT ANSWER-Employability skills
Healthcare-associated infections are... - CORRECT ANSWER-Infections which occur
in the course of being treated in a facility
The Human Resources tool that defines job duties performed in position is called: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Job description
in the future, which of the following will be more frequently become a requirement for
working in a central service department? - CORRECT ANSWER-Formal education
While items may be dispensed to all areas of a facility, the major focus of the sterile
storage personnel is: - CORRECT ANSWER-The operating room
, Which of the following is not a growing trend in central sterilization? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Decentralization of central service responsibilities
The majority of medical terms of either or origin - CORRECT
ANSWER-Greek or Latin
Which of the following tells the primary meaning of a word? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Root word element
The term "itis" means - CORRECT ANSWER-Inflammation
The term "ectomy" means - CORRECT ANSWER-Surgical removal
The term "oscopy" means - CORRECT ANSWER-Visual examination
Arthroscopy means: - CORRECT ANSWER-visual exam of a joint
Which of the following means besides or near? - CORRECT ANSWER-Para
The term intercostal means - CORRECT ANSWER-Between the ribs
The term hypo means - CORRECT ANSWER-Below
The term septorhinoplasty means - CORRECT ANSWER-Repair of the nose
Encephalopathy means - CORRECT ANSWER-Disease of the brain
Lithotripsy means - CORRECT ANSWER-crushing of a stone
This system gives the body shape and support: - CORRECT ANSWER-Skeletal
system
This tissue acts as a cushion between bones to prevent them from rubbing together.
- CORRECT ANSWER-Cartilage
These muscles control involuntary movements like, breathing, digestion, etc. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Smooth
This surgical procedure consists of removing an ear bone that has thickened and no
longer transmits sound waves and replacing it with an artificial implant to improve
hearing - CORRECT ANSWER-Stapedectomy
More than 55% of blood is made up of this yellowish liquid - CORRECT ANSWER-
Plasma
