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HSPA CRCST EXAM NEWEST VERSION 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS|A+ GRADED
The location within a healthcare facility designated for the collection, retention and cleaning of soiled and/or contaminated items. - CORRECT ANSWER -Decontamination area
The ventilation system in decontamination should allow for no less than? - CORRECT ANSWER -10 air exchanges per + negative pressure
What should the temperature be in decontamination? - CORRECT ANSWER -60 F and 65 F (16c and 18c)
Why is low temp needed in decontamination? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.) so that the CS workers wearing fluid-resistant attire won't get hot
2.) prevents growth of microorganisms
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Amount of water vapor in the atmosphere; expressed as a percentage of the total amount of vapor the atmosphere could hold without condensation. - CORRECT ANSWER -relative humidity
What should relative humidity range from? - CORRECT ANSWER-30% to 60%
What is one key element in the cleaning process in decontamination? - CORRECT ANSWER -Lighting
Traffic in decontamination should be restricted to? - CORRECT ANSWER-Personal working in there and access should be controlled
Where should emergency eye washer/shower be placed in decontamination? - CORRECT ANSWER -So that they are accessible within 10 seconds or 30 meters
What are some cleaning procedures to help cut down high microbial count on work surface's in decontamination? - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Horizontal work surfaces should be 2 / 4
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cleaned and disinfected at least at the beginning and end of each shift.
2.) Spills should be spot-cleaned immediately.
3.) Floors should be cleaned and disinfected daily.
4.) Biohazardous waste should be removed at frequent intervals.
Waste containing infectious agents that present a risk or potential risk to human health, either directly through infections or indirectly through the environment. - CORRECT ANSWER - biohazardous waste
What makes up PPE (personal protective equipment)? - CORRECT ANSWER -1.) Hair covering
2.) eye protection (googles, eyeglasses w/ shield, chin length face shield
3.) a gown with cuffs and front (gown that prevents fluid)
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4.) strong gloves that covers cuffs and resists cuts & tears
5.) shoe covering
6.) cloth scrubs provided by facility
How many sinks should decontamination have for cleaning? -
CORRECT ANSWER -3
What happens if you only have 2 sinks in decontamination? - CORRECT ANSWER -cleaning process must be modified to accomplish the cleaning process as if there were 3 sinks
Workflow for sinks in decontamination should always be? - CORRECT ANSWER -Dirty to clean
What should the sinks consist of in decontamination? - CORRECT ANSWER -1.) sink #1 Water and detergent or enzymatic solution
2.) sink #2 (intermediate rinse) plain and softened water
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