IAHCSMM CRCST EXAM 2025 UPDATE/PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS (complete solutions) ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
The physical method by which an ultrasonic units clean is called - (answer)Cavitation
Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked or frayed electrical cords: -
(answer)whenever the equipment is cleaned
Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using: - (answer)dry heat sterilization
Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a mechanical cleaning process. - (answer)False.
They should all be cleaned manually.
Agency responsible for the MedWatch program - (answer)FDA food and drug administration
Phenolics are classified as - (answer)intermediate to low level disinfectants
To prevent coagulation of proteins, water temperature should be - (answer)Below 43 C (110 F)
Secondary containers of chemicals - (answer)must be labeled with a copy of the original manufacturer's
label or a generic label that identifies hazard warnings and directions
These carry blood away from the heart - (answer)arteries
The percentage of hospital patients that develop a healthcare facility-associated infection. -
(answer)Approximately 10%
Spiral shaped bacteria are classified as - (answer)spirillum
,IAHCSMM CRCST EXAM 2025 UPDATE/PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS (complete solutions) ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are - (answer)Square-fold and envelope-fold
Third party reprocessors are regulated by the FDA - (answer)True
In central service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers to the movement of products -
(answer)From soiled areas to clean processing areas within central service
Horizontal work surfaces in the decontamination area should be cleaned and disinfected - (answer)At
the beginning and end of each shift.
A material that removes electrons from another substance is Called - (answer)an oxidizing agent
Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilizer & Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse (SFPP) - (answer)Use an active air removal
system
These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the growth of microorganisms: -
(answer)antiseptics
Agency responsible for regulating EO - (answer)OSHA and EPA
Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by - (answer)gold handles
7.2 pounds per cubic foot - (answer)Maximum density for linen packs
, IAHCSMM CRCST EXAM 2025 UPDATE/PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS (complete solutions) ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
Package condensation will occur when - (answer)Placing hot or warm packages in cold surfaces
The decontamination area of the central service department should have - (answer)10 air exchanges per
hour
ISO 9000 - (answer)an international standard used by participating organizations to help assure that
they consistently deliver quality services and products
Air exchanges in EtO sterilizer room - (answer)10 per hour
Water purification usually involves the use of a - (answer)pre and post filter
Which of the following is not an acceptable form of instrument marking? - (answer)Electric etching
(engraving)
Aluminum items should be cleaned: - (answer)using a to and fro motion with the grain
Wicking materials are used to : - (answer)allow air removal, steam penetration and facilitate drying
Exchange cart system - (answer)The inventory system that uses two identical carts to facilitate Supply
replenishment is called the.
The largest operating channel of an endoscope is the ___ channel? - (answer)Instrument
ANSWERS (complete solutions) ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
The physical method by which an ultrasonic units clean is called - (answer)Cavitation
Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked or frayed electrical cords: -
(answer)whenever the equipment is cleaned
Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using: - (answer)dry heat sterilization
Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a mechanical cleaning process. - (answer)False.
They should all be cleaned manually.
Agency responsible for the MedWatch program - (answer)FDA food and drug administration
Phenolics are classified as - (answer)intermediate to low level disinfectants
To prevent coagulation of proteins, water temperature should be - (answer)Below 43 C (110 F)
Secondary containers of chemicals - (answer)must be labeled with a copy of the original manufacturer's
label or a generic label that identifies hazard warnings and directions
These carry blood away from the heart - (answer)arteries
The percentage of hospital patients that develop a healthcare facility-associated infection. -
(answer)Approximately 10%
Spiral shaped bacteria are classified as - (answer)spirillum
,IAHCSMM CRCST EXAM 2025 UPDATE/PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS (complete solutions) ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are - (answer)Square-fold and envelope-fold
Third party reprocessors are regulated by the FDA - (answer)True
In central service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers to the movement of products -
(answer)From soiled areas to clean processing areas within central service
Horizontal work surfaces in the decontamination area should be cleaned and disinfected - (answer)At
the beginning and end of each shift.
A material that removes electrons from another substance is Called - (answer)an oxidizing agent
Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilizer & Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse (SFPP) - (answer)Use an active air removal
system
These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the growth of microorganisms: -
(answer)antiseptics
Agency responsible for regulating EO - (answer)OSHA and EPA
Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by - (answer)gold handles
7.2 pounds per cubic foot - (answer)Maximum density for linen packs
, IAHCSMM CRCST EXAM 2025 UPDATE/PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS (complete solutions) ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
Package condensation will occur when - (answer)Placing hot or warm packages in cold surfaces
The decontamination area of the central service department should have - (answer)10 air exchanges per
hour
ISO 9000 - (answer)an international standard used by participating organizations to help assure that
they consistently deliver quality services and products
Air exchanges in EtO sterilizer room - (answer)10 per hour
Water purification usually involves the use of a - (answer)pre and post filter
Which of the following is not an acceptable form of instrument marking? - (answer)Electric etching
(engraving)
Aluminum items should be cleaned: - (answer)using a to and fro motion with the grain
Wicking materials are used to : - (answer)allow air removal, steam penetration and facilitate drying
Exchange cart system - (answer)The inventory system that uses two identical carts to facilitate Supply
replenishment is called the.
The largest operating channel of an endoscope is the ___ channel? - (answer)Instrument
