CRCST exam #1| 100 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Central Service Technicians should be familiar with which entity's regulations on how to handle medical waste Correct Answer: Environmental Protection Agency When traveling through a biohazard area, what attire is required? Correct Answer: OSHA-required PPE Which of the following is the most likely source for cross contamination to occur? Correct Answer: keyboards All of the following are recommendations for operating a washer/sterilizer EXCEPT: Correct Answer: detergent should be high-sudsing The contents of a set of instruments used in a procedure should be written on which of the following places? Correct Answer: a tray list Water soluble lubricants designed for surgical instruments were originally designed as which of the following? Correct Answer: rust inhibitors for drills Ideally which of the following should be utilized as the free rinsing agent to minimize the deposit of minerals that appear as water spots when dry? Correct Answer: de-ionized water What is the best way to ensure getting the best results with the correct cleaning method? Correct Answer: consulting the instrument manufacturer's written instructions Enzyme products are commonly used to clean heavily soiled items. Amylas enxymes catalyze which of the following? Correct Answer: starch If there is a possibility that a medical device will cause a temporary or reversible health problem, this is considered which class of FDA product recall? Correct Answer: class ii The removal of any residue of cleaning agents and chemicals remaining after the cleaning process is known as: Correct Answer: free-rinsing Only detergents that have been specially formulated for use in ultrasonic cleaners should be used in them. They must be all of the following EXCEPT: Correct Answer: allow for slow, controlled soil removal