CRCST CERTIFICATION FINAL EXAM 2024
WITH 800+ ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS/ CRCST STERILE
PROCESSING FINAL EXAM 2024 / HSPA CRCST
EXAM TEST BANK 2024/2025 (BRAND NEW!!)
Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following
sterilization processes ?
A. Steam
B. Ozone
C. Ethylene oxide
D. Low temperature gas plasma - ANSWER-D
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be
A. Leakproof
B. Rubber
C. Metal
D. Glass - ANSWER-A
The normal concentration of hydrogen peroxide in a low temperature gas plasma
sterilizer is
A. 30%
B. 48%
C. 59%
D. 75% - ANSWER-C
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,Rigid sterilization containers should be biologically tested before
A. Placement of the filters
B. Purchasing
C.Testing gaskets
D. The first cycle of the day - ANSWER-B
In the sterile storage area, the ventilation system MUST be under
A. The sprinklers
B. The air conditioners
C. Negative pressure
D. Positive pressure - ANSWER-D
The hourly exchange rate in the sterile storage area should be AT LEAST
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8 - ANSWER-B
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the dry time in a steam sterilizer
?
A. Type of packaging
B. Weight of sets
C. Selected sterilization time
D. Configuration of the load - ANSWER-C
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,During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT used
frequently are classified as
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D - ANSWER-A
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental
disinfectants?
A. OSHA
B. FDA
C. EPA
D. CDC - ANSWER-C
Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts
A. Function
B. Structure
C. Physiology
D. Sociology - ANSWER-B
Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set?
A. The set is difficult to carry if the weight is unevenly distributed
B. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
C. It is easier for the end user to sort the instrument
D. The overall weight of the set is affected - ANSWER-B
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, Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD
A. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care
B. To provide sterilization services on a rigid schedule
C. To provide delivery of supplies
D. To provide direct patient care - ANSWER-A
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell
A. Cilia
B. Flagella
C. Nucleus
D. Cytoplasm - ANSWER-D
Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion
processing?
A. Open heart set
B. Laparotomy set
C. Abdominal set
D. Craniotomy set - ANSWER-D
Which of the following organs produces bile?
A. Gallbladder
B. Pancreas
C. Stomach
D. Liver - ANSWER-D
Microorganisms are measured in
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WITH 800+ ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS/ CRCST STERILE
PROCESSING FINAL EXAM 2024 / HSPA CRCST
EXAM TEST BANK 2024/2025 (BRAND NEW!!)
Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following
sterilization processes ?
A. Steam
B. Ozone
C. Ethylene oxide
D. Low temperature gas plasma - ANSWER-D
OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be
A. Leakproof
B. Rubber
C. Metal
D. Glass - ANSWER-A
The normal concentration of hydrogen peroxide in a low temperature gas plasma
sterilizer is
A. 30%
B. 48%
C. 59%
D. 75% - ANSWER-C
pg. 1
,Rigid sterilization containers should be biologically tested before
A. Placement of the filters
B. Purchasing
C.Testing gaskets
D. The first cycle of the day - ANSWER-B
In the sterile storage area, the ventilation system MUST be under
A. The sprinklers
B. The air conditioners
C. Negative pressure
D. Positive pressure - ANSWER-D
The hourly exchange rate in the sterile storage area should be AT LEAST
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8 - ANSWER-B
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the dry time in a steam sterilizer
?
A. Type of packaging
B. Weight of sets
C. Selected sterilization time
D. Configuration of the load - ANSWER-C
pg. 2
,During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT used
frequently are classified as
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D - ANSWER-A
Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental
disinfectants?
A. OSHA
B. FDA
C. EPA
D. CDC - ANSWER-C
Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts
A. Function
B. Structure
C. Physiology
D. Sociology - ANSWER-B
Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set?
A. The set is difficult to carry if the weight is unevenly distributed
B. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
C. It is easier for the end user to sort the instrument
D. The overall weight of the set is affected - ANSWER-B
pg. 3
, Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD
A. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care
B. To provide sterilization services on a rigid schedule
C. To provide delivery of supplies
D. To provide direct patient care - ANSWER-A
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell
A. Cilia
B. Flagella
C. Nucleus
D. Cytoplasm - ANSWER-D
Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion
processing?
A. Open heart set
B. Laparotomy set
C. Abdominal set
D. Craniotomy set - ANSWER-D
Which of the following organs produces bile?
A. Gallbladder
B. Pancreas
C. Stomach
D. Liver - ANSWER-D
Microorganisms are measured in
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