CRCST PRACTICE EXAMS-SECT. 3 (STERILIZATION PROCESS)

CRCST PRACTICE EXAMS-SECT. 3 (STERILIZATION PROCESS) QUESTIONS AND
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Mechanical Convection Sterilizer - CORRECT ANSWER -What is the MOST efficient type of dry heat
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sterilizer?
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Dry steam - CORRECT ANSWER -What does the term "superheated steam" refer to?
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2 hours - CORRECT ANSWER -What would be the recommended exposure time for a Dry Heat
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sterilization load that was run at an exposure temperature of 320F (160C)?
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on the edge - CORRECT ANSWER -Where should items with solid bottoms be located when loading
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a steam sterilizer?
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Biological - CORRECT ANSWER - tests use livebacterialspores to challenge
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the efficacy of the sterilization process and provide a direct measure of lethality.
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Increase steam pressure - CORRECT ANSWER -What must be done in order to elevate the
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temperature of a steam sterilizer?
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More difficult to sterilize - CORRECT ANSWER -What is the consequence of having an object with a
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high bioburden?
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Should not be placed inside wrap sets or containers - CORRECT ANSWER -Which statement is TRUE
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regarding paper/plastic sterilization pouches?
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a. should only be used for dry heat sterilization processes
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b. should no the placed inside wrapped sets or containers
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c. are not suitable for steam sterilization processes
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, d. are used to package wood and cork products for sterilization
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Daily - CORRECT ANSWER -How frequently should the strainer of a sterilizer be removed and
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cleaned?
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Geobacillus stearothermophilus - CORRECT ANSWER -What bacterial spores is used for testing
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steam sterilizers?
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Mechanical recording charts/printouts - CORRECT ANSWER -What sterilization quality assurance
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measurements are designed to provide a written record of sterilizer cycle activity?
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Chemical Indicator - CORRECT ANSWER -What provides a visual indication that an item was
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exposed to a sterilization process?
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D-value - CORRECT ANSWER -What is referred to as the amount of time required to kill 90% of the
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microorganisms present on an object?
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a decontamination process - CORRECT ANSWER -What do instrument washer sterilizers provide?
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a negative test - CORRECT ANSWER -What is it called when a sterilizer has successfully killed all the
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bacterial spores in a biological test?
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Dynamic air removal steam sterilizer - CORRECT ANSWER -Where should Bowie-Dick tests be
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performed?
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The sterilization log - CORRECT ANSWER -Where would information about load specific load
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contents be obtained in the event of a load recall?
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