IAHCSMM CRCST - CHAPTER 1 LATEST UPDATE
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Case cart pull sheet (pick list)-CORRECT ANSWERSA list of specific supplies, utensils and instruments for
a specific procedure. Central Service technicians use these lists to assemble the items needed for
individual procedures.
Material Management department (supply chain management)-CORRECT ANSWERSdepartment that
procures and distributes resources and manages supplies, goods and services to providers and patients
Healthcare-associated Infection (HAI)-CORRECT ANSWERSAn infection that is not present when a patient
is admitted to a hospital or healthcare facility. If the infection develops in a patient on or after day three
of admission to the hospital or healthcare facility, the infection is referred to as a hospital-acquired or
healthcare-associated infection.
Job description-CORRECT ANSWERSA human resources tool that identifies
the major tasks performed by individuals in specific positions.
What is the fourth phase of the sterile processing cycle?-CORRECT ANSWERSprep and package: items
are prepped and packaged for sterilization
What is the sixth phase of the sterile processing cycle?-CORRECT ANSWERSstorage: items are then
placed into proper storage areas , shelves, and racks
T/F- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in the decontamination and sterile storage areas-
CORRECT ANSWERSFalse
PPE only used in decon
T/F- good communication skills are an important part of an SP techs basic job requirements-CORRECT
ANSWERSTrue
, the first step in the sterilization process is-CORRECT ANSWERScleaning
The use of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of-CORRECT
ANSWERSemployability
while items may be dispensed to all areas of a facility, the major focus of the SPD is:-CORRECT
ANSWERSoperating room (OR)
The sterile storage area in central service should be restricted to
properly attired people meeting facility requirements.-CORRECT ANSWERSproperly attired people
meeting facility requirements.
Decontamination-CORRECT ANSWERSTo make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious
organisms or other harmful substances; the reduction of contamination to an acceptable level.
Instructions for Use (IFU)-CORRECT ANSWERSInformation provided by a device manufacturer that
provides detailed instructions on how to properly use and process the device.
Standard precautions-CORRECT ANSWERSMethod of using appropriate barriers to reduce the risk of
transmission of blood borne and other pathogens from both recognized and unrecognized sources. This
standard applies to all patients, regardless of diagnosis or presumed infectious status.
what is the second phase of the sterile processing cycle?-CORRECT ANSWERSinspection: washed
instruments are now safe to handle and are placed in racks for inspection
What is the third phase of the sterile processing cycle?-CORRECT ANSWERSassemble: once instruments
pass inspection, they are assembled and placed into a specialized basket
What is the fifth phase of the sterile processing cycle?-CORRECT ANSWERSsterilization: items go through
the sterilization process
2025/2026 WITH 100% ACCURATE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS A+ GUARANTEE
Case cart pull sheet (pick list)-CORRECT ANSWERSA list of specific supplies, utensils and instruments for
a specific procedure. Central Service technicians use these lists to assemble the items needed for
individual procedures.
Material Management department (supply chain management)-CORRECT ANSWERSdepartment that
procures and distributes resources and manages supplies, goods and services to providers and patients
Healthcare-associated Infection (HAI)-CORRECT ANSWERSAn infection that is not present when a patient
is admitted to a hospital or healthcare facility. If the infection develops in a patient on or after day three
of admission to the hospital or healthcare facility, the infection is referred to as a hospital-acquired or
healthcare-associated infection.
Job description-CORRECT ANSWERSA human resources tool that identifies
the major tasks performed by individuals in specific positions.
What is the fourth phase of the sterile processing cycle?-CORRECT ANSWERSprep and package: items
are prepped and packaged for sterilization
What is the sixth phase of the sterile processing cycle?-CORRECT ANSWERSstorage: items are then
placed into proper storage areas , shelves, and racks
T/F- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in the decontamination and sterile storage areas-
CORRECT ANSWERSFalse
PPE only used in decon
T/F- good communication skills are an important part of an SP techs basic job requirements-CORRECT
ANSWERSTrue
, the first step in the sterilization process is-CORRECT ANSWERScleaning
The use of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of-CORRECT
ANSWERSemployability
while items may be dispensed to all areas of a facility, the major focus of the SPD is:-CORRECT
ANSWERSoperating room (OR)
The sterile storage area in central service should be restricted to
properly attired people meeting facility requirements.-CORRECT ANSWERSproperly attired people
meeting facility requirements.
Decontamination-CORRECT ANSWERSTo make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious
organisms or other harmful substances; the reduction of contamination to an acceptable level.
Instructions for Use (IFU)-CORRECT ANSWERSInformation provided by a device manufacturer that
provides detailed instructions on how to properly use and process the device.
Standard precautions-CORRECT ANSWERSMethod of using appropriate barriers to reduce the risk of
transmission of blood borne and other pathogens from both recognized and unrecognized sources. This
standard applies to all patients, regardless of diagnosis or presumed infectious status.
what is the second phase of the sterile processing cycle?-CORRECT ANSWERSinspection: washed
instruments are now safe to handle and are placed in racks for inspection
What is the third phase of the sterile processing cycle?-CORRECT ANSWERSassemble: once instruments
pass inspection, they are assembled and placed into a specialized basket
What is the fifth phase of the sterile processing cycle?-CORRECT ANSWERSsterilization: items go through
the sterilization process
