CRCST Exam
Agency which may intervene in a matter of worker protection even if there are no specific regulations
covering the situation. ANS: OHSA
Under current regulations who is required to report suspected medical device-related deaths to the
FDA? ANS: Device Manufacturer and Hospitals
What kind of devices are chemical indicators? ANS: FDA Class II devices
Healthcare Regulations and Standards provide consistency of departmental activities by outlining what?
ANS: Minimal performance standards
The unit of measure used to describe the amount of EtO in the air is: ANS: PPM
The pH of purified water should be: ANS: 6.5 - 7.5
The entity responsible for providing Material Safety Data Sheets is: ANS: Product Manufacturer
What is the element root word of "hemigastrectomy."? ANS: Gastro
What is the first step in the sterilization process? ANS: Cleaning
Name two things that water purification usually involves the use of: ANS: Pre & Post Filter
Gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, halogenated fluorocarbons, and ozone that contribute to
potential climate change are called? ANS: Green house gases
, What is the special attire that Central Service Technicians must wear to minimize their exposure to
blood borne pathogens and other contaminates? ANS: PPE
Agency which administers regulations under the Clean Air Act: ANS: EPA
What kind of devices are heart valves and pacemakers? ANS: FDA Class III medical devices
What causes bluish or rainbow-type stains in water? ANS: Iron and Silicates
Where should you store 100 ethylene oxide gas canisters? ANS: Chemical storage cabinet
Water that is cloudy is know as: ANS: Turbid
What type of pressure is required for the decontamination area? ANS: Negative Air Pressure
Agency which imposes very strict labeling requirements on manufacturers of chemicals used by Central
Service departments: ANS: EPA
What equipment is used to remove impurities and waste products from blood before returning it to the
patients body? ANS: Hemodialyzer
What infection occurs from being treated in the hospital? ANS: Nosocomial
Medical device reporting is regulated by the: ANS: FDA
What system is used to treat the final rinse water used for cleaning? ANS: Deionization
Agency which may intervene in a matter of worker protection even if there are no specific regulations
covering the situation. ANS: OHSA
Under current regulations who is required to report suspected medical device-related deaths to the
FDA? ANS: Device Manufacturer and Hospitals
What kind of devices are chemical indicators? ANS: FDA Class II devices
Healthcare Regulations and Standards provide consistency of departmental activities by outlining what?
ANS: Minimal performance standards
The unit of measure used to describe the amount of EtO in the air is: ANS: PPM
The pH of purified water should be: ANS: 6.5 - 7.5
The entity responsible for providing Material Safety Data Sheets is: ANS: Product Manufacturer
What is the element root word of "hemigastrectomy."? ANS: Gastro
What is the first step in the sterilization process? ANS: Cleaning
Name two things that water purification usually involves the use of: ANS: Pre & Post Filter
Gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, halogenated fluorocarbons, and ozone that contribute to
potential climate change are called? ANS: Green house gases
, What is the special attire that Central Service Technicians must wear to minimize their exposure to
blood borne pathogens and other contaminates? ANS: PPE
Agency which administers regulations under the Clean Air Act: ANS: EPA
What kind of devices are heart valves and pacemakers? ANS: FDA Class III medical devices
What causes bluish or rainbow-type stains in water? ANS: Iron and Silicates
Where should you store 100 ethylene oxide gas canisters? ANS: Chemical storage cabinet
Water that is cloudy is know as: ANS: Turbid
What type of pressure is required for the decontamination area? ANS: Negative Air Pressure
Agency which imposes very strict labeling requirements on manufacturers of chemicals used by Central
Service departments: ANS: EPA
What equipment is used to remove impurities and waste products from blood before returning it to the
patients body? ANS: Hemodialyzer
What infection occurs from being treated in the hospital? ANS: Nosocomial
Medical device reporting is regulated by the: ANS: FDA
What system is used to treat the final rinse water used for cleaning? ANS: Deionization
