CRCST PRACTICE TEST
What states that All patient information is highly confidential and should NEVER be
discussed with anyone at any time unless it is required for the direct care of the
patient? - ANSWER HIPPA
This process is defined by AAMI as the removal of contamination from an item to the
extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use. - ANSWER
cleaning
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture scissors, forceps, osteotomes,
and chisels? - ANSWER 400 series
What type of material is used the most in the manufacturing of surgical
instrumentation? - ANSWER stainless steel
What is the proper order of how work progresses through the CSPD? - ANSWER
Decontam, Prep and pack, sterilizer, sterile storage
What is defined as microorganisms on a contaminated item? - ANSWER Bioburden
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture basins, bowls, and malleable
retractors? - ANSWER 300 series
The two steps in the process of decontamination? - ANSWER manual cleaning and
thermal process
As defined by OSHA what is defined as "the use of physical or chemical means to
remove, inactivate or destroy blood borne pathogens on a surface or item to the
point where they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the
surface of - ANSWER decontamination
A Sales Rep brings in a new Stryker Drill for Dr Bridwell to try during a total hip
procedure. What is the first step that should be taken? - ANSWER Ask for written
instructions.
The temperature in the decontamination department: - ANSWER 60°-65° F
Sharps in the decontamination department should be confined and contained in what
type of leak proof container? - ANSWER impervious
After thoroughly cleaning a contaminated item the most important step in the
decontamination process is to _____________ the item. - ANSWER rinsed
Humidity level in a CS department should be kept at what percent? - ANSWER 30-
60%
, Instruments in the OR that are just opened but not used still have to go through the
decontam process, only when? - ANSWER every time and always considered
contaminated
What is the groups or collections of microorganisms that adhere to the surface of any
object that comes into contact with nonsterile water? - ANSWER biofilms
What when used in small amounts is extremely corrosive to surgical instruments,
and it's use in the decontamination process is prohibited? - ANSWER bleach
A pH level of 7 is considered? - ANSWER neutral
Instruments should never be stored _________________, and all instruments should
be sterilized as soon as possible after cleaning. - ANSWER wet
The air pressure in the decontamination department should be what? - ANSWER
negative
How many air exchanges per hour is the decontamination department suppose to
have? - ANSWER 10
How often is the temperature and humidity levels suppose to be documented? -
ANSWER daily
What forms a protective slimy film on top of water and on instruments during the
decontamination process? - ANSWER biofilms
A pH level of below 7 is considered? - ANSWER acidic
Items that have been presoaked or treated must be ____________ thoroughly
before further cleaning, because the presoaking or treatment agent may not be
compatible with the detergents used for cleaning. - ANSWER rinsed
A pH level above 7 is considered? - ANSWER alkaline
Biofilms adhere to all surfaces, but they form more slowly on smooth surfaces than
on rough surfaces. In healthcare settings, the items most affected by biofilms are
those with? - ANSWER lumens, serrated surfaces, difficult-to-reach surfaces
What kind of detergents contain organic substances that assist in the breakdown of
protein soils and blood? - ANSWER Enzymatic detergents
When using enzymatic detergents higher water temperatures are not to be used
because it will break down, or destroy, the enzymes, making them? - ANSWER
less efficient
Temperatures below ______________ all have adverse affects, making enzymes
sluggish and reducing their effectiveness. - ANSWER 109° F
What states that All patient information is highly confidential and should NEVER be
discussed with anyone at any time unless it is required for the direct care of the
patient? - ANSWER HIPPA
This process is defined by AAMI as the removal of contamination from an item to the
extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use. - ANSWER
cleaning
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture scissors, forceps, osteotomes,
and chisels? - ANSWER 400 series
What type of material is used the most in the manufacturing of surgical
instrumentation? - ANSWER stainless steel
What is the proper order of how work progresses through the CSPD? - ANSWER
Decontam, Prep and pack, sterilizer, sterile storage
What is defined as microorganisms on a contaminated item? - ANSWER Bioburden
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture basins, bowls, and malleable
retractors? - ANSWER 300 series
The two steps in the process of decontamination? - ANSWER manual cleaning and
thermal process
As defined by OSHA what is defined as "the use of physical or chemical means to
remove, inactivate or destroy blood borne pathogens on a surface or item to the
point where they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the
surface of - ANSWER decontamination
A Sales Rep brings in a new Stryker Drill for Dr Bridwell to try during a total hip
procedure. What is the first step that should be taken? - ANSWER Ask for written
instructions.
The temperature in the decontamination department: - ANSWER 60°-65° F
Sharps in the decontamination department should be confined and contained in what
type of leak proof container? - ANSWER impervious
After thoroughly cleaning a contaminated item the most important step in the
decontamination process is to _____________ the item. - ANSWER rinsed
Humidity level in a CS department should be kept at what percent? - ANSWER 30-
60%
, Instruments in the OR that are just opened but not used still have to go through the
decontam process, only when? - ANSWER every time and always considered
contaminated
What is the groups or collections of microorganisms that adhere to the surface of any
object that comes into contact with nonsterile water? - ANSWER biofilms
What when used in small amounts is extremely corrosive to surgical instruments,
and it's use in the decontamination process is prohibited? - ANSWER bleach
A pH level of 7 is considered? - ANSWER neutral
Instruments should never be stored _________________, and all instruments should
be sterilized as soon as possible after cleaning. - ANSWER wet
The air pressure in the decontamination department should be what? - ANSWER
negative
How many air exchanges per hour is the decontamination department suppose to
have? - ANSWER 10
How often is the temperature and humidity levels suppose to be documented? -
ANSWER daily
What forms a protective slimy film on top of water and on instruments during the
decontamination process? - ANSWER biofilms
A pH level of below 7 is considered? - ANSWER acidic
Items that have been presoaked or treated must be ____________ thoroughly
before further cleaning, because the presoaking or treatment agent may not be
compatible with the detergents used for cleaning. - ANSWER rinsed
A pH level above 7 is considered? - ANSWER alkaline
Biofilms adhere to all surfaces, but they form more slowly on smooth surfaces than
on rough surfaces. In healthcare settings, the items most affected by biofilms are
those with? - ANSWER lumens, serrated surfaces, difficult-to-reach surfaces
What kind of detergents contain organic substances that assist in the breakdown of
protein soils and blood? - ANSWER Enzymatic detergents
When using enzymatic detergents higher water temperatures are not to be used
because it will break down, or destroy, the enzymes, making them? - ANSWER
less efficient
Temperatures below ______________ all have adverse affects, making enzymes
sluggish and reducing their effectiveness. - ANSWER 109° F
