HSPA CRCST EXAM 2025 UPDATE/PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS (complete solutions)
ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
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
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
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 ANSWER-
Contaminated
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 ANSWER-
Personal 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
2.) Prevention of damage- soiled items must be prepared for transport to prevent
damage
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS (complete solutions)
ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
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
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
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 ANSWER-
Contaminated
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 ANSWER-
Personal 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
2.) Prevention of damage- soiled items must be prepared for transport to prevent
damage
