IAHCSMM CRCST EXAM PRACTICE LATEST 2026 UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED 100% SOLUTIONS (2026/2027)
GRADE: A+|STATUS: GUARANTEED PASS
The term "excise" means - Answers -To cut out
Which of the following tracking methods provides real time information? - Answers -RFID
The spore used in the testing of steam sterilization is - Answers -Geobacillus stearothermophilus
In a sterilization load containing 2 small basins, the chemicals indicators will be positioned. -
Answers -On the top of the basins
This unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to therapeutically raise or lower
the body temperature - Answers -hypothermia unit
Which of the following is the most popular title for the central service department head -
Answers -director
Implantable devices - Answers -should not be flash sterilized
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,Heat sensitive items - Answers -The nurse is aware that the use of ethylene oxide gas is reserved
for the sterilization of:
Two most common temperatures used in steam sterilization are - Answers -250 and 270-275
Test which use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of the sterilization process and
provide a direct measure of lethality are called - Answers -
In order to elevate the temperature in a steam sterilizer, you must - Answers -Increase the
steam pressure
The system used to categorize patient care items based on the degree of risk of infection. -
Answers -Spaulding Classification System
Dark areas on the lens of an endoscope are? - Answers -Damaged light fibers
Pasteurizers disinfect using - Answers -heated water
minimum recommendations for EtO aeration - Answers -8 hours at 140 F or 12 hours at 122 F
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, The desired solution for cleaning instruments is - Answers -detergent
What is the preferred pH for detergents used for most cleaning processes? - Answers -neutral
pH
Which of the following is an example of regulated medical waste? - Answers -blood soaked
sponges
The moisture content of saturated steam should posses a relative humidity of: - Answers -
Information regarding cleaning processes for endoscopes should be provided by - Answers -the
instrument manufacturer
The FDA classifies sterilization packaging as a - Answers -Class ll Medical Device
Tests which use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of the sterilization process and
provide a direct measure of lethality are called: - Answers -Biological test
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED 100% SOLUTIONS (2026/2027)
GRADE: A+|STATUS: GUARANTEED PASS
The term "excise" means - Answers -To cut out
Which of the following tracking methods provides real time information? - Answers -RFID
The spore used in the testing of steam sterilization is - Answers -Geobacillus stearothermophilus
In a sterilization load containing 2 small basins, the chemicals indicators will be positioned. -
Answers -On the top of the basins
This unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to therapeutically raise or lower
the body temperature - Answers -hypothermia unit
Which of the following is the most popular title for the central service department head -
Answers -director
Implantable devices - Answers -should not be flash sterilized
1|Page
,Heat sensitive items - Answers -The nurse is aware that the use of ethylene oxide gas is reserved
for the sterilization of:
Two most common temperatures used in steam sterilization are - Answers -250 and 270-275
Test which use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of the sterilization process and
provide a direct measure of lethality are called - Answers -
In order to elevate the temperature in a steam sterilizer, you must - Answers -Increase the
steam pressure
The system used to categorize patient care items based on the degree of risk of infection. -
Answers -Spaulding Classification System
Dark areas on the lens of an endoscope are? - Answers -Damaged light fibers
Pasteurizers disinfect using - Answers -heated water
minimum recommendations for EtO aeration - Answers -8 hours at 140 F or 12 hours at 122 F
2|Page
, The desired solution for cleaning instruments is - Answers -detergent
What is the preferred pH for detergents used for most cleaning processes? - Answers -neutral
pH
Which of the following is an example of regulated medical waste? - Answers -blood soaked
sponges
The moisture content of saturated steam should posses a relative humidity of: - Answers -
Information regarding cleaning processes for endoscopes should be provided by - Answers -the
instrument manufacturer
The FDA classifies sterilization packaging as a - Answers -Class ll Medical Device
Tests which use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of the sterilization process and
provide a direct measure of lethality are called: - Answers -Biological test
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