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HSPA CRCST VIP Certification Exam III

HSPA — The HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) exam consists of 150 questions (125 scored, 25 unscored pilot), with a 3-hour time limit and a passing score of approximately 70%, covering decontamination, preparation/packaging, sterilization, storage/distribution, anatomy/microbiology, and regulatory compliance.

54
Questions
180m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 54👑 VIP

A sterile processing technician receives a set of loaner orthopedic implants from a vendor representative 45 minutes before the scheduled surgical case. The instruments arrive in a case/cart system with a packing list but no sterilization records. What is the MOST appropriate initial action?

Questions 2–54 and full explanations are VIP-exclusive.