CRCST- Final Study Guide with 100% correct answers

True or False: A STAT order has to be completed immediately. True Bacteria that require the presence of oxygen in order to survive are called aerobic True or False: When removing a steam sterilizer cart at the end of a cycle, you should wear thermal insulated gloves. True True or False: The cleaning tools such as the mop and buckets used in the decontamination area of the central service department can not be used elsewhere in the department. true True or False: The insulation of electrosurgical instruments must be tested between patient use. True True or False: The recommended maximum weight for containerized trays including both the weight of the instruments and the instrument container should not exceed 20 pounds. False The tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. esophagus An instrument used to examine the interior of a hollow organ or body cavity is a(n) endoscope What is the weakest part of a steam sterilizer? the door The probability of a viable microorganism being present on a product unit after sterilization is called Sterility assurance level (SAL) All of the following are causes of wet packs except: Loosely wrapped textile packs Not using absorbent material to wick moisture between heavy metal such as basin sets Improper loading of packs for sterilization heavy instruments Heavy instruments Punching a clean hole on an index card is used as a sharpness test for which of the following instruments? Kerrison rongeur True or False: All powered instrumentation and/or the accessories should be lubricated with every processing. False The term used to refer to an item maintaining sterility until a specific expiration date is reach is called sterility time related A person or organism infected with an infectious disease agent but displays no symptoms are referred to as a Carrier When multiple basins are sterilized, what material should be placed between the basins when assemblling and wrapping them in order to prevent a wet pack? wicking material Which of the following systems divides medical devices into categories based on their risk of infection involved with their use? Spaulding Classification system Which blood component assist in making the blood clot? platelets What is the single most important factor in reducing the transmission of infection? Handwashing Which organization is responsible for investigating outbreaks of and control various diseases? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) True or False: Wraps for packaging should be inspected prior to use for tears or holes True All of the following are considered ergonomic stressors for Central Service personnel except: - repetition - vibration - awkward positions - height adjustable work station height adjustable work station What hormone reduces the level of sugar in the blood? insulin What microorganism has no means of movement and depends on air, water, insects , humans and other animals to carry it from one host to another? Virus Which of the following instruments would be used to retract or view the anus or rectum? - rectal scoop - rectal clamps - rectal speculum - rectal forceps rectal speculum Bioburden is defined as number of microorganisms on a contaminated object True or False: As you are placing a filter in a rigid container, it falls on the floor. You can continue to place the filter in the container. False The practice established by the CDC to be employed by healthcare workers to protect them from infectious disease when handling all human bodily fluids is called Standard Precautions A wet pack is defined as a package or container with moisture after the sterilization process is completed True or False: Scapel blades can be disarmed by hand. False A small, disposable test indicating that the contents of a pack has been exposed to a sterilant is called chemical indicator Which of the following is NOT an advantage to using hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) Gas Plasma as a low temperature sterilization ? Hydrogen peroxide may be toxic at levels > 1ppm TWA When packages are wrapped too tightly, air becomes trapped and unable to escape. True