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HSPA CRCST VIP Certification Exam

HSPA — This practice exam mirrors the HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, formerly IAHCSMM) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam: 150 multiple-choice questions, 3-hour time limit, 75% passing score, covering decontamination, preparation/packaging, sterilization, storage/distribution, and instrumentation.

53
Questions
180m
Time Limit
75.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 53👑 VIP

A sterile processing technician receives a complex laparoscopic instrument set from the OR. Upon inspection, the technician notices visible brownish debris in the distal end of a cannula. The instrument was pre-cleaned at point of use. What is the MOST appropriate immediate action?

Questions 2–53 and full explanations are VIP-exclusive.