CRCST PRACTICE TEST #3
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
The location of record keeping is not important as long as all necessary records are
properly maintained and stored.
True
False - Answer-False
It's acceptable to leave a sharps container open if it's only half full.
True
False - Answer-False
What would be the appropriate frequency to clean the sink strainer in a
decontamination area?
A. Daily
B. Twice a week
C. After each use
D. Monthly - Answer-A. Daily
A sterilization technician is required to assemble a complex surgical instrument.
What should guide the assembly process?
A. The technician's memory from the last time they assembled the instrument.
B. A quick Google search on how to assemble the instrument.
C. The Manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU).
D. A colleague's advice - Answer-C. The Manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU).
What is the possible outcome if a sterilization package is not correctly sealed prior to
sterilization?
A. It would cause the sterilant to evaporate quickly.
B. It would make the sterilization process more efficient.
C. The package could be infiltrated by microorganisms.
D. It would shorten the sterilization cycle. - Answer-C. The package could be
infiltrated by microorganisms.
What is the main purpose of using instrument organizers such as stringers and
racks?
A. To fit more instruments into a tray
B. To facilitate sterilization and drying of instruments
C. To provide a means of counting instruments
,D. To add weight to the tray - Answer-B. To facilitate sterilization and drying of
instruments
What should be done if the humidity level in a central service department falls below
the recommended range?
A. Notify the infection control department
B. Increase the temperature in the department
C. Add humidification devices
D. Ignore it, as it does not affect the sterilization process - Answer-C. Add
humidification devices
Which of the following is NOT a common purpose of record keeping in a Central
Service Department?
A. Compliance with standards and regulations
B. Verification of staff training
C. Reversing sterilization procedures
D. Legal documentation - Answer-C. Reversing sterilization procedures
When inspecting the packaging for sterilization, which of the following is the most
critical aspect to verify?
A. The packaging is properly sealed
B. The packaging is clean and dry
C. The packaging is intact with no rips or tears
D. The packaging has an external indicator - Answer-C. The packaging is intact with
no rips or tears
Your supervisor sends you an email filled with surgical jargon that you do not
understand. What should you do?
A. Ignore the email because you don't understand the terminology.
B. Ask a coworker to explain the terms to you.
C. Reply to the email asking your supervisor for clarification.
D. Look up the terms on the internet and guess their meaning in context. - Answer-C.
Reply to the email asking your supervisor for clarification.
In the efficacy testing process for a washer/disinfector, a failure in one cycle means
the washer/disinfector should be taken out of service immediately.
True
False - Answer-False
A busy day at the hospital has led to a high volume of instruments awaiting
decontamination. A colleague suggests using a high-pressure water gun to speed up
the process. How do you respond?
A. Agree with the suggestion as it will save time.
,B. Remind the colleague about the risk of aerosol formation with high-pressure water
and stick to the established procedures.
C. Suggest increasing the temperature instead of using high-pressure water.
D. Propose to skip the soaking process to save time. - Answer-B. Remind the
colleague about the risk of aerosol formation with high-pressure water and stick to
the established procedures.
While working in a busy clinic, you notice that a disinfectant's exposure time was
accidentally reduced by a colleague from the manufacturer's recommended 20
minutes to 10 minutes. Understanding the potential implications, what should you
do?
A. Use the disinfectant as is; the difference in time is minimal.
B. Increase the concentration of the disinfectant to compensate for the reduced time.
C. Rinse the disinfectant and allow it to dry.
D. Dispose of the disinfectant and prepare a new one, - Answer-D. Dispose of the
disinfectant and prepare a new one, following the manufacturer's recommended
exposure time.
Leak tests should be performed regularly as part of routine maintenance, as well as
after any repair or construction involving the sterilizer.
True
False - Answer-True
Staff training records have no relevance to the efficiency of sterilization processes
and should not be considered in quality control reviews.
True
False - Answer-False
As a CRCST, you notice that the instruments sterilized using the Immediate-Use
Steam Sterilization (IUSS) cycle are still damp upon removal. What should you do in
this scenario?
A. Use the instruments as they are.
B. Wipe the instruments dry and then use them.
C. Re-sterilize the instruments.
D. Air dry the instruments before use. - Answer-D. Air dry the instruments before
use.
All email communication in a hospital setting should be formal in nature, regardless
of the recipient.
True
False - Answer-False
You are starting your shift and need to prepare the work area for distribution. What is
one of the first things you should do?
, A. Immediately start processing the surgical instruments
B. Check if the equipment covers are available
C. Ensure that charging stations are turned off
D. Inspect the equipment for wear and tear - Answer-B. Check if the equipment
covers are available
Sterile patient care equipment should be stored in a damp area to prevent dust
accumulation.
True
False - Answer-False
During a routine inspection, you notice a piece of patient care equipment with a
visibly damaged and frayed power cord. However, the unit has a preventive
maintenance label that is up-to-date. What should be your immediate action?
A. Use the equipment since the preventive maintenance label is up-to-date
B. Label the equipment as out of service and notify the supervisor or equipment
manager
C. Attempt to repair the power cord
D. Replace the preventive maintenance label with a new one - Answer-B. Label the
equipment as out of service and notify the supervisor or equipment manager
What is the primary purpose of traffic flow management in a sterile processing
department?
A. To prevent cross-contamination between clean and dirty areas
B. To ensure timely delivery of sterile instruments to the operating room
C. To promote efficient use of workspace
D. To minimize exposure to hazardous chemicals - Answer-A. To prevent cross-
contamination between clean and dirty areas
If a piece of patient care equipment has a frayed cord, but its preventative
maintenance label is up-to-date, it is safe to use for patient care.
True
False - Answer-False
Why is it important to follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU) when
deciding between manual and mechanical cleaning methods for specific
instruments?
A. To comply with insurance requirements.
B. To ensure instruments are effectively and safely cleaned.
C. To increase the longevity of the cleaning equipment.
D. To avoid legal disputes with the instrument manufacturer. - Answer-B. To ensure
instruments are effectively and safely cleaned.
If the temperature in the central service department falls below the recommended
range, it is not necessary to take any immediate corrective actions.
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
The location of record keeping is not important as long as all necessary records are
properly maintained and stored.
True
False - Answer-False
It's acceptable to leave a sharps container open if it's only half full.
True
False - Answer-False
What would be the appropriate frequency to clean the sink strainer in a
decontamination area?
A. Daily
B. Twice a week
C. After each use
D. Monthly - Answer-A. Daily
A sterilization technician is required to assemble a complex surgical instrument.
What should guide the assembly process?
A. The technician's memory from the last time they assembled the instrument.
B. A quick Google search on how to assemble the instrument.
C. The Manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU).
D. A colleague's advice - Answer-C. The Manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU).
What is the possible outcome if a sterilization package is not correctly sealed prior to
sterilization?
A. It would cause the sterilant to evaporate quickly.
B. It would make the sterilization process more efficient.
C. The package could be infiltrated by microorganisms.
D. It would shorten the sterilization cycle. - Answer-C. The package could be
infiltrated by microorganisms.
What is the main purpose of using instrument organizers such as stringers and
racks?
A. To fit more instruments into a tray
B. To facilitate sterilization and drying of instruments
C. To provide a means of counting instruments
,D. To add weight to the tray - Answer-B. To facilitate sterilization and drying of
instruments
What should be done if the humidity level in a central service department falls below
the recommended range?
A. Notify the infection control department
B. Increase the temperature in the department
C. Add humidification devices
D. Ignore it, as it does not affect the sterilization process - Answer-C. Add
humidification devices
Which of the following is NOT a common purpose of record keeping in a Central
Service Department?
A. Compliance with standards and regulations
B. Verification of staff training
C. Reversing sterilization procedures
D. Legal documentation - Answer-C. Reversing sterilization procedures
When inspecting the packaging for sterilization, which of the following is the most
critical aspect to verify?
A. The packaging is properly sealed
B. The packaging is clean and dry
C. The packaging is intact with no rips or tears
D. The packaging has an external indicator - Answer-C. The packaging is intact with
no rips or tears
Your supervisor sends you an email filled with surgical jargon that you do not
understand. What should you do?
A. Ignore the email because you don't understand the terminology.
B. Ask a coworker to explain the terms to you.
C. Reply to the email asking your supervisor for clarification.
D. Look up the terms on the internet and guess their meaning in context. - Answer-C.
Reply to the email asking your supervisor for clarification.
In the efficacy testing process for a washer/disinfector, a failure in one cycle means
the washer/disinfector should be taken out of service immediately.
True
False - Answer-False
A busy day at the hospital has led to a high volume of instruments awaiting
decontamination. A colleague suggests using a high-pressure water gun to speed up
the process. How do you respond?
A. Agree with the suggestion as it will save time.
,B. Remind the colleague about the risk of aerosol formation with high-pressure water
and stick to the established procedures.
C. Suggest increasing the temperature instead of using high-pressure water.
D. Propose to skip the soaking process to save time. - Answer-B. Remind the
colleague about the risk of aerosol formation with high-pressure water and stick to
the established procedures.
While working in a busy clinic, you notice that a disinfectant's exposure time was
accidentally reduced by a colleague from the manufacturer's recommended 20
minutes to 10 minutes. Understanding the potential implications, what should you
do?
A. Use the disinfectant as is; the difference in time is minimal.
B. Increase the concentration of the disinfectant to compensate for the reduced time.
C. Rinse the disinfectant and allow it to dry.
D. Dispose of the disinfectant and prepare a new one, - Answer-D. Dispose of the
disinfectant and prepare a new one, following the manufacturer's recommended
exposure time.
Leak tests should be performed regularly as part of routine maintenance, as well as
after any repair or construction involving the sterilizer.
True
False - Answer-True
Staff training records have no relevance to the efficiency of sterilization processes
and should not be considered in quality control reviews.
True
False - Answer-False
As a CRCST, you notice that the instruments sterilized using the Immediate-Use
Steam Sterilization (IUSS) cycle are still damp upon removal. What should you do in
this scenario?
A. Use the instruments as they are.
B. Wipe the instruments dry and then use them.
C. Re-sterilize the instruments.
D. Air dry the instruments before use. - Answer-D. Air dry the instruments before
use.
All email communication in a hospital setting should be formal in nature, regardless
of the recipient.
True
False - Answer-False
You are starting your shift and need to prepare the work area for distribution. What is
one of the first things you should do?
, A. Immediately start processing the surgical instruments
B. Check if the equipment covers are available
C. Ensure that charging stations are turned off
D. Inspect the equipment for wear and tear - Answer-B. Check if the equipment
covers are available
Sterile patient care equipment should be stored in a damp area to prevent dust
accumulation.
True
False - Answer-False
During a routine inspection, you notice a piece of patient care equipment with a
visibly damaged and frayed power cord. However, the unit has a preventive
maintenance label that is up-to-date. What should be your immediate action?
A. Use the equipment since the preventive maintenance label is up-to-date
B. Label the equipment as out of service and notify the supervisor or equipment
manager
C. Attempt to repair the power cord
D. Replace the preventive maintenance label with a new one - Answer-B. Label the
equipment as out of service and notify the supervisor or equipment manager
What is the primary purpose of traffic flow management in a sterile processing
department?
A. To prevent cross-contamination between clean and dirty areas
B. To ensure timely delivery of sterile instruments to the operating room
C. To promote efficient use of workspace
D. To minimize exposure to hazardous chemicals - Answer-A. To prevent cross-
contamination between clean and dirty areas
If a piece of patient care equipment has a frayed cord, but its preventative
maintenance label is up-to-date, it is safe to use for patient care.
True
False - Answer-False
Why is it important to follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU) when
deciding between manual and mechanical cleaning methods for specific
instruments?
A. To comply with insurance requirements.
B. To ensure instruments are effectively and safely cleaned.
C. To increase the longevity of the cleaning equipment.
D. To avoid legal disputes with the instrument manufacturer. - Answer-B. To ensure
instruments are effectively and safely cleaned.
If the temperature in the central service department falls below the recommended
range, it is not necessary to take any immediate corrective actions.
