CRSS EXAM ACTUAL FULL SOLUTION STUDY
GUIDE
◉ What is the Central Service One Way Work Flow ?
Answer: -Decontamination (soiled)
-Preparation, Packaging, Sterilization (clean)
-Sterile Storage (sterile)
◉ What is the purpose of a One Way Work Flow ?
Answer: To prevent cross contamination.
◉ Decontamination
Answer: Physically or chemically render instruments or equipment
that may be contaminated with harmful micro organisms to make it
safe to handle.
◉ Negative air flow
Answer: Air flows into a room from other surrounding areas,
pressure is less than other adjacent areas.
◉ Positive Air Pressure
,Answer: Maintains air flow out of a room, this helps with keeping all
dust particles and microorganisms out.
◉ Standard Precautions
Answer: Treat everyone and everything as infected /contaminated.
◉ Job Description
Answer: Define and communicate job duties and requirements in
organization.
◉ Nosocomial Infection
Answer: Hospital Acquired Infection.
◉ Textile Packaging Materials should be held at a room temperature
of ______ and a relative humidity of ____ for a minimum of __ ____ prior
to sterilization.
Answer: -64-72 degrees F
-35-70%
-2 Hours
◉ Superheating
Answer: When steam is at a temperature which exceeds that of
saturated steam at the same pressure.
,◉ Linen packaging material is limited to a size of _______,not weigh
more than _______, and maximum density must not exceed ______.
Answer: -12x12x20
-12 lbs
-7.2 lbs
◉ What is a wet pack?
Answer: Containers with moisture after the sterilization process is
complete.
◉ What are the 2 flat wrapping techniques and the 2 folds?
Answer: -Sequential
-Simultaneous
-Square Fold
-Envelope Fold
◉ Wrapped pans of instruments should not exceed ____ in weight.
Answer: 16 lbs
◉ What is the maximum weight for containerized instrument sets
recommended by AAMI/ANSI?
, Answer: 25 lbs
◉ Wrapped basin sets should not exceed _____.
Answer: 7 lbs
◉ Sterility (time-related)
Answer: Package is considered sterile until a specific expiration date
is reached.
◉ Sterility (event-related)
Answer: Items are considered sterile unless the integrity of the
packaging is compromised or suspected of being compromised.
◉ Name the 4 things that event-related sterility depends on.
Answer: 1. Quality of the wrapping material.
2. Handling procedures.
3. Storage and transport conditions.
4. Number of times the package has been handled (4 times).
◉ Name 4 concerns when it comes to packaging.
Answer: 1. Moisture contamination.
2. Dirt, Dust, and Debris.
GUIDE
◉ What is the Central Service One Way Work Flow ?
Answer: -Decontamination (soiled)
-Preparation, Packaging, Sterilization (clean)
-Sterile Storage (sterile)
◉ What is the purpose of a One Way Work Flow ?
Answer: To prevent cross contamination.
◉ Decontamination
Answer: Physically or chemically render instruments or equipment
that may be contaminated with harmful micro organisms to make it
safe to handle.
◉ Negative air flow
Answer: Air flows into a room from other surrounding areas,
pressure is less than other adjacent areas.
◉ Positive Air Pressure
,Answer: Maintains air flow out of a room, this helps with keeping all
dust particles and microorganisms out.
◉ Standard Precautions
Answer: Treat everyone and everything as infected /contaminated.
◉ Job Description
Answer: Define and communicate job duties and requirements in
organization.
◉ Nosocomial Infection
Answer: Hospital Acquired Infection.
◉ Textile Packaging Materials should be held at a room temperature
of ______ and a relative humidity of ____ for a minimum of __ ____ prior
to sterilization.
Answer: -64-72 degrees F
-35-70%
-2 Hours
◉ Superheating
Answer: When steam is at a temperature which exceeds that of
saturated steam at the same pressure.
,◉ Linen packaging material is limited to a size of _______,not weigh
more than _______, and maximum density must not exceed ______.
Answer: -12x12x20
-12 lbs
-7.2 lbs
◉ What is a wet pack?
Answer: Containers with moisture after the sterilization process is
complete.
◉ What are the 2 flat wrapping techniques and the 2 folds?
Answer: -Sequential
-Simultaneous
-Square Fold
-Envelope Fold
◉ Wrapped pans of instruments should not exceed ____ in weight.
Answer: 16 lbs
◉ What is the maximum weight for containerized instrument sets
recommended by AAMI/ANSI?
, Answer: 25 lbs
◉ Wrapped basin sets should not exceed _____.
Answer: 7 lbs
◉ Sterility (time-related)
Answer: Package is considered sterile until a specific expiration date
is reached.
◉ Sterility (event-related)
Answer: Items are considered sterile unless the integrity of the
packaging is compromised or suspected of being compromised.
◉ Name the 4 things that event-related sterility depends on.
Answer: 1. Quality of the wrapping material.
2. Handling procedures.
3. Storage and transport conditions.
4. Number of times the package has been handled (4 times).
◉ Name 4 concerns when it comes to packaging.
Answer: 1. Moisture contamination.
2. Dirt, Dust, and Debris.
