THE ULTIMATE IAHCSMM CRCST PRACTICE TEST QUIZ AND ANSWERS 2023

THE ULTIMATE IAHCSMM CRCST PRACTICE TEST QUIZ AND ANSWERS 2023 True or False: Sometimes State or local regulations differ from Federal regulations and when that happens, the most stringent regulations apply. - Correct answer-True Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids? - Type A - Type B - Type C - Type D - Correct answer-Type B Deionized water is used for: -Sterile irrigation - Heating/cooling therapy units - Injection - Steam sterilizers - Correct answer-Sterile Irrigation Minimum Recommendations for EtO Aeration - 8 hours at 140 F or 12 hours at 122 F - 8 hours at 140 F or 10 hours at 122 F - 6 hours at 140 F or 8 hours at 122 F - Correct answer-8 hours at 140 F or 12 Hours at 122F Which of the following sterilization quality assurance measurements is designed to provide a written record of sterilizer cycle activity: - Biological tests - Bowie dick tests - Mechanical recording charts/printouts - Chemical integrators - Correct answer-Mechanical recording charts/printouts Thread-like "tails" that help bacteria move through liquids are called: - Nucleus - Causative agent - Flagella - Spores - Correct answer-Flagella True or False: Anaerobic bacteria require free oxygen to live. - Correct answer-False True or False: Instruments are heat treated to give their surface a mirror (shiny) finish. - Correct answer-False Water that is turbid is: - Hot - Tepid - Clear - Cloudy - Correct answer-Cloudy This unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to therapeutically raise or lower the body temperature - PCA pump - Hypothermia unit - Feeding pump - Pump - Correct answer-Hypothermia unit For safety purposes, Central Service Technicians should consider all microorganisms in the decontamination area: - Gram-Positive - Gram-Negative - Manageable - Potentially Infectious - Correct answer-Potentially infectious True or False: To prevent aerosols, items should be brushed below the surface of the water. - Correct answer-True True or False: Infectious medical waste is regulated by the EPA - Correct answer-True Paper/plastic sterilization pouches: - Are not suitable for steam sterilization processes - Should not be placed inside of wrapped sets or containers - Should be used only for dry heat sterilization processes - Are used to package wood and cork products for sterilization - Correct answer-Should not be placed inside of wrapped sets or containers Medical Device reporting is regulated by the - NFPA - EPA - WHO - FDA - Correct answer-FDA Wicking materials are used to: - Dry instruments before sterilization - Allow air removal,steam penetration and facilitate drying - Cushion instruments from the extreme force in steam sterilizer chambers - Hold water away from the bottom of instrument trays - Correct answer-Allow air removal,steam penetration and facilitate drying Maximum Density for Linen Packs - Correct answer-7.2 pounds per cubic foot Loaner instruments should: - Be decontaminated if they appear soiled upon arrival - Be sterilized using a low temperature process - Be decontaminated before use - Not be used - Correct answer-Be decontaminated before use Disposable components such as pads and tubing on patient care equipment should be: - Discarded at point of use - Be reprocessed for re-use - Discarded during preventive maintenance - Removed in the biomedical engineering department - Correct answer-Discarded at point of use "Dermopathy" is a(an): - Skin disease - Inflammation of the liver - Fluid-filled sack - Inflammation of a joint - Correct answer-Skin disease Which of the following systems provides supplies and instruments for individual surgical procedures? - Exchange carts - Par-level - Case cart - Requisition - Correct answer-Case cart Which of the following are classified as high-level disinfectants? - Glutaraldehyde and OPA - Glutaraldehyde and Phenolics - Quaternary Ammonium Compunds and Phenolics - Halogens and OPA - Correct answer-Glutaraldehyde and OPA The root element, "gastro," refers to the: - Colon - Heart - Muscles - Stomach - Correct answer-Stomach The test used to evaluate the efficacy of air removal in dynamic air removal steam sterilizer is the: - BI test - Bowie-dick test -Steris test - Sterrad test - Correct answer-Bowie-dick test Which of the following disinfectants is also known as a wetting agent - Formaldehyde - OPA - Phenolic - QUATs ( quaternary ammonium compounds ) - Correct answer-QUATs This portion of the brain controls muscle coordination, body balance & posture - Cerebrum - Cerebellum - Brain Stem - Brain - Correct answer-Cerebellum The majority of medical terms are of either BLANK or BLANK origin. - Greek or French - Greek or Latin - Latin or French - Latin or English - Correct answer-Greek or Latin The decontamination area of the Central Service department should have: - 10 air exchanges per hour - 15 air exchanges per hour - 20 air exchanges per hour - No air exchanges because it is a biohazard area - Correct answer-10 Air exchanges per hour This part of the nervous system controls many automatic body functions like the heartbeat and breathing. - Cerebellum - Brain - Nerves - Brain Stem - Correct answer-Brain Stem "Pneumonectomy" is: - Correct answer-Surgical removal of the lung True or False: Tissue forceps have teeth. - Correct answer-True True or False: Log books should be maintained when using Gluataraldehyde and OPA. - Correct answer-True Which of the following information is NOT included in the MSDS? - Special precautions - Physical data - Required inventory levels - Product identification - Correct answer-Required inventory levels Water purification usually involves the use of a: - Pre-filter - Post-filter - Pre-filter or post-filter - Pre-and post-filter - Correct answer-Pre- and Post-filter True or False: One goal of point of use preparation is to prevent instruments from being damaged - Correct answer-True A succession of progressively more responsible professional positions that serves as the foundation of a professional development plan. - Overcome - Career Ladder - Standing up - Succession Career - Correct answer-Career Ladder A voluntary international organization dedicated to the prevention and control of infections and related outcomes. - APIC - CDC - AORN - AAMI - Correct answer-APIC The endoscope that would be dispensed for a procedure that required visualization of the lower part of the large intestine would be a: - Colonoscope - Sigmoidoscope - Gastroscope - Ureteroscope - Correct answer-Sigmoidoscope In order to elevate the temperature in a steam sterilizer,you must: - Increase the steam pressure - Decrease the steam pressure - Archieve ambient pressure - Inject boiler amines - Correct answer-Increase the steam pressure The healthcare dept. responsible for researching, ordering, receiving, and managing inventory (conumable supplies). - Bio-med - OR - Material Management Dept. - Nursery - Correct answer-Material Management Dept. This surgical procedure is the removal of a testicle. - Transurethral Resection - Prostatectomy - Orchiopexy - Orchiectomy - Correct answer-Orchiectomy Surface-acting agent that lowers the surface tension of liquid so it can penetrate deeper and prevent debris from being re-deposited on item to which the soil was attached - Descaler - Surfactant - Wetting Agent - Softener - Correct answer-Surfactant True or False Instruments with lumens should be soaked in a horizontal position. - Correct answerFalse Which of the following would be the best choice for high level disinfection of instruments? - Phenolics - Chlorine - Iodophors -OPA - Correct answer-OPA True or False: Items need to be cleaned before they are sterilized, but they do need to be cleaned before they are disinfected. - Correct answer-False The intermediate number of items (in stock) and intermediate dollar value; consumed (used) the most - "A" Items in ABC Inventory Control System - "B" Items in ABC Inventory Control System - "C" Items in ABC Inventory Control System - None of the above - Correct answer-"B" items in ABC Inventory Control System This system gives the body shape and support. -Muscular System - Nervous System -Skeletal System -Circulatory System - Correct answer-Skeletal System Proposed standards are submitted from members such as AAMI. ANSI APIC CDC WHO - Correct answer-ANSI True or False: Mechanical washers and washer-decontaminators are regulated by the CDC. - Correct answer-False True or False: Psychrophiles grow best at warm temperatures. - Correct answer-False Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by: - Correct answerGold handles Turbidity - Correct answer-Having the sediment or solids stirred up to appear cloudy silicate - a mineral derived from silca which is from quartz, sand, opal, etc. Cerebrum - Correct answer-The largest part of the brain, it controls mental activities and movement. Gastroscope - Correct answer-Allows for visual inspection of the upper digestive tract. Alimentary Canal - Correct answer-The pathway that food takes through the digestive system Consistent delivery of products and services according to established standards; it "integrates" the concerns for the customers with those of the department and facility __________ -Validation -Quality -Sterility Assurance Level (ASL) -ISO 9000 - Correct answer-Quality The movement of supplies throughout the healthcare facility is called: -distribution -case cart system -inventory management -procurement - Correct answer-distribution The agency responsible for pre-market requirements of medical devices is -OSHA -CDC -EPA -FDA - Correct answer-FDA When patient equipment enters a healthcare facility,it must be safety checked by a_________ before it is cleared for patient use - Correct answer-Biomedical technician When arranging plastic-paper pouches in the sterilizer,the pouches should be arranged: - Correct answer-Paper to plastic Sunlight is lethal to the BLANK stage of pathogens. - Correct answer-vegetative Enzymes that break down blood, mucous, feces, & albumin - Correct answer-Protease enzyme Bacillus is - Correct answer-Rod shaped bacteria A compound in which chlorine is combined with another element or radical (e.g., a salt or hydrochloric acid) - Correct answer-Chloride Which of the following is NOT a feature of an instrument tracking system? - Correct answer-product updates and recall information "-oscopy" is : - Correct answer-Visual examination of an organ or joint Which of the following is NOT an acceptable form of instrument marking? - Correct answer-Electric etching (engraving) used to harvest skin grafts and reshape skin surfaces - Correct answerDermatome/Dermabraider This tissue covers the body's external surface. - Correct answer-epithelial tissue The length of time (or number of uses) after which the efficiency of a disinfectant is diminished - Correct answer-Use life True or False When it is necessary to transport soiled items between facilities using a truck or van, facilities must consult U.S. Department of Transportation, as well as state and local laws for transporting biohazard items - Correct answer-True True or False The organization that conducts on-site surveys to evaluate healthcare organizations is the ISO - Correct answer-False