IAHCSMM CRCST Exam Questions with
Verified Correct Answers
The physical method by which an ultrasonic units clean is called
Cavitation
Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked or frayed electrical
cords:
whenever the equipment is cleaned
Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using:
dry heat sterilization
Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a mechanical cleaning process.
False. They should all be cleaned manually.
Agency responsible for the MedWatch program
FDA food and drug administration
Phenolics are classified as
intermediate to low level disinfectants
To prevent coagulation of proteins, water temperature should be
Below 43 C (110 F)
Secondary containers of chemicals
must be labeled with a copy of the original manufacturer's label or a generic label that
identifies hazard warnings and directions
,These carry blood away from the heart
arteries
The percentage of hospital patients that develop a healthcare facility-associated
infection.
Approximately 10%
Spiral shaped bacteria are classified as
spirillum
The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are
Square-fold and envelope-fold
Third party reprocessors are regulated by the FDA
True
In central service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers to the movement of
products
From soiled areas to clean processing areas within central service
Horizontal work surfaces in the decontamination area should be cleaned and disinfected
At the beginning and end of each shift.
A material that removes electrons from another substance is Called
an oxidizing agent
Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilizer & Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse (SFPP)
Use an active air removal system
, These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the growth of
microorganisms:
antiseptics
Agency responsible for regulating EO
OSHA and EPA
Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by
gold handles
7.2 pounds per cubic foot
Maximum density for linen packs
Package condensation will occur when
Placing hot or warm packages in cold surfaces
The decontamination area of the central service department should have
10 air exchanges per hour
ISO 9000
an international standard used by participating organizations to help assure that they
consistently deliver quality services and products
Air exchanges in EtO sterilizer room
10 per hour
Water purification usually involves the use of a
pre and post filter
Verified Correct Answers
The physical method by which an ultrasonic units clean is called
Cavitation
Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked or frayed electrical
cords:
whenever the equipment is cleaned
Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using:
dry heat sterilization
Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a mechanical cleaning process.
False. They should all be cleaned manually.
Agency responsible for the MedWatch program
FDA food and drug administration
Phenolics are classified as
intermediate to low level disinfectants
To prevent coagulation of proteins, water temperature should be
Below 43 C (110 F)
Secondary containers of chemicals
must be labeled with a copy of the original manufacturer's label or a generic label that
identifies hazard warnings and directions
,These carry blood away from the heart
arteries
The percentage of hospital patients that develop a healthcare facility-associated
infection.
Approximately 10%
Spiral shaped bacteria are classified as
spirillum
The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are
Square-fold and envelope-fold
Third party reprocessors are regulated by the FDA
True
In central service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers to the movement of
products
From soiled areas to clean processing areas within central service
Horizontal work surfaces in the decontamination area should be cleaned and disinfected
At the beginning and end of each shift.
A material that removes electrons from another substance is Called
an oxidizing agent
Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilizer & Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse (SFPP)
Use an active air removal system
, These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the growth of
microorganisms:
antiseptics
Agency responsible for regulating EO
OSHA and EPA
Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by
gold handles
7.2 pounds per cubic foot
Maximum density for linen packs
Package condensation will occur when
Placing hot or warm packages in cold surfaces
The decontamination area of the central service department should have
10 air exchanges per hour
ISO 9000
an international standard used by participating organizations to help assure that they
consistently deliver quality services and products
Air exchanges in EtO sterilizer room
10 per hour
Water purification usually involves the use of a
pre and post filter
