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The physical method by which an ultrasonic units clean is called
----Solution----Cavitation
Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked or
frayed electrical cords:
----Solution----whenever the equipment is cleaned
Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using:
----Solution----dry heat sterilization
Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a mechanical
cleaning process.
----Solution----False. They should all be cleaned manually.
Agency responsible for the MedWatch program
----Solution----FDA food and drug administration
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Phenolics are classified as
----Solution----intermediate to low level disinfectants
To prevent coagulation of proteins, water temperature should be
----Solution----Below 43 C (110 F)
Secondary containers of chemicals
----Solution----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
----Solution----arteries
The percentage of hospital patients that develop a healthcare facility-
associated infection.
----Solution----Approximately 10%
Spiral shaped bacteria are classified as
----Solution----spirillum
The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are
----Solution----Square-fold and envelope-fold
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Third party reprocessors are regulated by the FDA
----Solution----True
In central service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers to
the movement of products
----Solution----From soiled areas to clean processing areas within central
service
Horizontal work surfaces in the decontamination area should be cleaned
and disinfected
----Solution----At the beginning and end of each shift.
A material that removes electrons from another substance is Called
----Solution----an oxidizing agent
Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilizer & Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse (SFPP)
----Solution----Use an active air removal system
These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the growth
of microorganisms:
----Solution----antiseptics
Agency responsible for regulating EO
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----Solution----OSHA and EPA
Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by
----Solution----gold handles
7.2 pounds per cubic foot
----Solution----Maximum density for linen packs
Package condensation will occur when
----Solution----Placing hot or warm packages in cold surfaces
The decontamination area of the central service department should have
----Solution----10 air exchanges per hour
ISO 9000
----Solution----an international standard used by participating
organizations to help assure that they consistently deliver quality
services and products
Air exchanges in EtO sterilizer room
----Solution----10 per hour
Water purification usually involves the use of a
----Solution----pre and post filter
IAHCSMM CRCST Exam 1 2026 Newest
Actual Exam With Complete Questions
And Correct Detailed Answers (Expertly
Verified Answers) |Already Graded
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The physical method by which an ultrasonic units clean is called
----Solution----Cavitation
Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked or
frayed electrical cords:
----Solution----whenever the equipment is cleaned
Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using:
----Solution----dry heat sterilization
Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a mechanical
cleaning process.
----Solution----False. They should all be cleaned manually.
Agency responsible for the MedWatch program
----Solution----FDA food and drug administration
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Phenolics are classified as
----Solution----intermediate to low level disinfectants
To prevent coagulation of proteins, water temperature should be
----Solution----Below 43 C (110 F)
Secondary containers of chemicals
----Solution----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
----Solution----arteries
The percentage of hospital patients that develop a healthcare facility-
associated infection.
----Solution----Approximately 10%
Spiral shaped bacteria are classified as
----Solution----spirillum
The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are
----Solution----Square-fold and envelope-fold
,3 | Page
Third party reprocessors are regulated by the FDA
----Solution----True
In central service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers to
the movement of products
----Solution----From soiled areas to clean processing areas within central
service
Horizontal work surfaces in the decontamination area should be cleaned
and disinfected
----Solution----At the beginning and end of each shift.
A material that removes electrons from another substance is Called
----Solution----an oxidizing agent
Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilizer & Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse (SFPP)
----Solution----Use an active air removal system
These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the growth
of microorganisms:
----Solution----antiseptics
Agency responsible for regulating EO
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----Solution----OSHA and EPA
Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by
----Solution----gold handles
7.2 pounds per cubic foot
----Solution----Maximum density for linen packs
Package condensation will occur when
----Solution----Placing hot or warm packages in cold surfaces
The decontamination area of the central service department should have
----Solution----10 air exchanges per hour
ISO 9000
----Solution----an international standard used by participating
organizations to help assure that they consistently deliver quality
services and products
Air exchanges in EtO sterilizer room
----Solution----10 per hour
Water purification usually involves the use of a
----Solution----pre and post filter
