The Ultimate IAHCSMM CRCST Practice Test Quizzes & Solutions.

True or False: Sometimes State or local regulations differ from Federal regulations and when that happens, the most stringent regulations apply. - ANSWER True Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids? - Type A - Type B - Type C - Type D - ANSWER Type B Deionized water is used for: -Sterile irrigation - Heating/cooling therapy units - Injection - Steam sterilizers - 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 - 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 - ANSWER Mechanical recording charts/printouts Thread-like "tails" that help bacteria move through liquids are called: - Nucleus - Causative agent - Flagella - Spores - ANSWER Flagella True or False: Anaerobic bacteria require free oxygen to live. - ANSWER False True or False: Instruments are heat treated to give their surface a mirror (shiny) finish. - ANSWER False Water that is turbid is: - Hot - Tepid - Clear - Cloudy - 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 - ANSWER Hypothermia unit For safety purposes, Central Service Technicians should consider all microorganisms in the decontamination area: - Gram-Positive - Gram-Negative - Manageable - Potentially Infectious - ANSWER Potentially infectious True or False: To prevent aerosols, items should be brushed below the surface of the water. - ANSWER True True or False: Infectious medical waste is regulated by the EPA - 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 - ANSWER Should not be placed inside of wrapped sets or containers Medical Dev