CRCST Exam Test Prep/ 150 Questions
and Answers(A+)
A Chemical process applied during the instrument manufacturing process that
provides corrosion-resistant finish on instruments is - =Passivation
-A comparison benchmark that is mandated by governing agency. Noncompliance of
which may lead to legal penalties - =Regulatory Standard
-A current asset is an asset that is expected to be used within - =one year
-A dating system that records the date of the year as the number of days that have
elapsed since January 1st - =Julian Date
-A method or technique that has consistently shown results superior to those
achieved by other means - =Best practice
-A rigid container with broken tamper-evident seal indicates - =The sterility of the
package is questionable
-AAMI is the association that sets standards for: - =Instruments
-According to Spaulding classification which of the following classified as critical? -
=needles
-All of the following are good reasons why air should be expelled from peel pouch
before sealing EXCEPT: - =Trapped air will prevent the external indicator from
changing color
-All of the following indicators can be used to verify sterility assurance of processed
instruments EXCEPT: - =Magnetic
-All of the following information should be included on a load log sheet except -
=Position of packages in the sterilizer
-All of the following may cause steam contact failure with items in a package
EXCEPT: - =Placing chemical indicator in a less challenging location in the sterilizer
-All these factors that impact the effectiveness of sterilization EXCEPT -
=Instructions in Manufacturer's IFU
-An inventory system that keeps track of all the incoming and outgoing supplies so
that quantities of supplies in storage are known at all times - =Perpetual Inventory
System
-An inventory system where items are owned by the vendor but stored at the health
care Facility - =Consignment
, -Angstrom is the unit to measure - =The length of light waves
-At the completion of the test cycle, Bowie Dick test pack showed a uniform color.
What does it mean? - =It means the test was negative
-At what temperature and exposure time should Bowie Dick test pack be run in the
sterilizer? - =273 degrees for 3.5 to 4.0 minutes
-Automated cleaning equipment that uses sound waves to create bubbles that
implode when they come in contact with instruments to dislodge soil from the
instruments? - =Ultrasonic cleaners
-Bacteria that are often pathogenic to humans because they grow well at body
temperature - =Mesophile
-Behavior relating to what is good or bad relative to the standards of conduct for
one's profession - =Ethical behavior
-Bowie dick tests should be run in: - =dynamic air removal steam sterilizers
-Enzymes used to breakdown and remove heavy soil on instruments? - =Protease
Enzymes
-Equipment validation is performed by the - =Device manufacturer
-Ergonomic injuries: - =are a risk factor for persons who perform repetitive or
physical work
-Event-related sterility depends on all of the following EXCEPT: - =Expiration Date
-Flat wrapping technique where a package is wrapped once using two layers at the
same time: - =Simultaneous
-Floors in the Central Service department should be - =Wet-mopped daily
-Generalizations about a group of people whereby a defined set of characteristics is
attributed to this group is known as: - =Stereotyping
-Heat transfer process used to heat items in steam sterilization is known as: -
=Convection
-How frequently should temperature and humidity levels in the sterile storage area
be recorded? - =Daily
-How many times should instrument marking tape be wrapped around the
instrument? - =1 to 1 1/2
-How should basin sets be placed in a sterilizer cart? - =Placed on edge and tilted
and Answers(A+)
A Chemical process applied during the instrument manufacturing process that
provides corrosion-resistant finish on instruments is - =Passivation
-A comparison benchmark that is mandated by governing agency. Noncompliance of
which may lead to legal penalties - =Regulatory Standard
-A current asset is an asset that is expected to be used within - =one year
-A dating system that records the date of the year as the number of days that have
elapsed since January 1st - =Julian Date
-A method or technique that has consistently shown results superior to those
achieved by other means - =Best practice
-A rigid container with broken tamper-evident seal indicates - =The sterility of the
package is questionable
-AAMI is the association that sets standards for: - =Instruments
-According to Spaulding classification which of the following classified as critical? -
=needles
-All of the following are good reasons why air should be expelled from peel pouch
before sealing EXCEPT: - =Trapped air will prevent the external indicator from
changing color
-All of the following indicators can be used to verify sterility assurance of processed
instruments EXCEPT: - =Magnetic
-All of the following information should be included on a load log sheet except -
=Position of packages in the sterilizer
-All of the following may cause steam contact failure with items in a package
EXCEPT: - =Placing chemical indicator in a less challenging location in the sterilizer
-All these factors that impact the effectiveness of sterilization EXCEPT -
=Instructions in Manufacturer's IFU
-An inventory system that keeps track of all the incoming and outgoing supplies so
that quantities of supplies in storage are known at all times - =Perpetual Inventory
System
-An inventory system where items are owned by the vendor but stored at the health
care Facility - =Consignment
, -Angstrom is the unit to measure - =The length of light waves
-At the completion of the test cycle, Bowie Dick test pack showed a uniform color.
What does it mean? - =It means the test was negative
-At what temperature and exposure time should Bowie Dick test pack be run in the
sterilizer? - =273 degrees for 3.5 to 4.0 minutes
-Automated cleaning equipment that uses sound waves to create bubbles that
implode when they come in contact with instruments to dislodge soil from the
instruments? - =Ultrasonic cleaners
-Bacteria that are often pathogenic to humans because they grow well at body
temperature - =Mesophile
-Behavior relating to what is good or bad relative to the standards of conduct for
one's profession - =Ethical behavior
-Bowie dick tests should be run in: - =dynamic air removal steam sterilizers
-Enzymes used to breakdown and remove heavy soil on instruments? - =Protease
Enzymes
-Equipment validation is performed by the - =Device manufacturer
-Ergonomic injuries: - =are a risk factor for persons who perform repetitive or
physical work
-Event-related sterility depends on all of the following EXCEPT: - =Expiration Date
-Flat wrapping technique where a package is wrapped once using two layers at the
same time: - =Simultaneous
-Floors in the Central Service department should be - =Wet-mopped daily
-Generalizations about a group of people whereby a defined set of characteristics is
attributed to this group is known as: - =Stereotyping
-Heat transfer process used to heat items in steam sterilization is known as: -
=Convection
-How frequently should temperature and humidity levels in the sterile storage area
be recorded? - =Daily
-How many times should instrument marking tape be wrapped around the
instrument? - =1 to 1 1/2
-How should basin sets be placed in a sterilizer cart? - =Placed on edge and tilted
