CRCST Exam Questions and Answers
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automated supply replenishment systems: - ANSWER-are computarized
automatic endoscope reprocessors are not recommended for flexible endoscopes -
ANSWER-true
automatic washers clean using a spray force action called: - ANSWER-impingement
bacteria that require free oxygen are called BLANK bacteria - ANSWER-aerobic
before an item can be placed in a liquid chemical sterile processing system they must
be: - ANSWER-cleaned
behavior relating to what is right and wrong relative to the standards of conduct for your
profession are called: - ANSWER-ethical behavior
,biological test should be performed in an ethylene oxide sterilizer - ANSWER-every load
BLANK are often pathogenic to humans because they grow best at body temperatures.
- ANSWER-mesophiles
class 3 medical devices are identified as high risk - ANSWER-true
compunds that contain a positive electrical charge and exhibit germicidal properties. -
ANSWER-cationic
compounds that have a negative charge and form a large group of synthetic detergents.
- ANSWER-anionic
considered a master gland because it helps control the activities of all other endocrine
glands - ANSWER-pituitary gland
BLANK is defined as the state of being soiled or infected by contact with infectious
organisms or other material. - ANSWER-contamination
blue stain on a scope, what is the reason? - ANSWER-improper cleaning
, blush or rainbow type stains are cause by BLANK in water. - ANSWER-iron and
silicates
body balance is regulated by fluid in - ANSWER-inner ear
develops recommended standards, practices, and guidelines for care and processing of
devices - ANSWER-AAMI
disadvantages to a case cart distribution system: - ANSWER-a lag time between usage
and replenishment
disposable components should be removed at point of use - ANSWER-true
disposable components such as pads and tubing on patient care equipment should be: -
ANSWER-discarded at point of use
both AORN and the join commission recommend that: - ANSWER-the use of flash
sterilization be minimized or decreased
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automated supply replenishment systems: - ANSWER-are computarized
automatic endoscope reprocessors are not recommended for flexible endoscopes -
ANSWER-true
automatic washers clean using a spray force action called: - ANSWER-impingement
bacteria that require free oxygen are called BLANK bacteria - ANSWER-aerobic
before an item can be placed in a liquid chemical sterile processing system they must
be: - ANSWER-cleaned
behavior relating to what is right and wrong relative to the standards of conduct for your
profession are called: - ANSWER-ethical behavior
,biological test should be performed in an ethylene oxide sterilizer - ANSWER-every load
BLANK are often pathogenic to humans because they grow best at body temperatures.
- ANSWER-mesophiles
class 3 medical devices are identified as high risk - ANSWER-true
compunds that contain a positive electrical charge and exhibit germicidal properties. -
ANSWER-cationic
compounds that have a negative charge and form a large group of synthetic detergents.
- ANSWER-anionic
considered a master gland because it helps control the activities of all other endocrine
glands - ANSWER-pituitary gland
BLANK is defined as the state of being soiled or infected by contact with infectious
organisms or other material. - ANSWER-contamination
blue stain on a scope, what is the reason? - ANSWER-improper cleaning
, blush or rainbow type stains are cause by BLANK in water. - ANSWER-iron and
silicates
body balance is regulated by fluid in - ANSWER-inner ear
develops recommended standards, practices, and guidelines for care and processing of
devices - ANSWER-AAMI
disadvantages to a case cart distribution system: - ANSWER-a lag time between usage
and replenishment
disposable components should be removed at point of use - ANSWER-true
disposable components such as pads and tubing on patient care equipment should be: -
ANSWER-discarded at point of use
both AORN and the join commission recommend that: - ANSWER-the use of flash
sterilization be minimized or decreased
