CRCST Exam #1 Questions and
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Central Service Technicians should be familiar with which entity's regulations on
how to handle medical waste - ANSWER-Environmental Protection Agency
When traveling through a biohazard area, what attire is required? - ANSWER-
OSHA-required PPE
Which of the following is the most likely source for cross contamination to
occur? - ANSWER-keyboards
All of the following are recommendations for operating a washer/sterilizer
EXCEPT: - ANSWER-detergent should be high-sudsing
The contents of a set of instruments used in a procedure should be written on
which of the following places? - ANSWER-a tray list
,Water soluble lubricants designed for surgical instruments were originally
designed as which of the following? - ANSWER-rust inhibitors for drills
Enzymes are specific in their action. A protein enzyme will recognize which of
the following? - ANSWER-proteins in their natural state
Chelating or sequestering agents help do all of the following EXCEPT: -
ANSWER-measures alkalinity
The method for testing different types of detergents to find out if one performs
better or more effectively than another is: - ANSWER-validating testing
Ideally which of the following should be utilized as the free rinsing agent to
minimize the deposit of minerals that appear as water spots when dry? -
ANSWER-de-ionized water
What is the best way to ensure getting the best results with the correct cleaning
method? - ANSWER-consulting the instrument manufacturer's written
instructions
, Enzyme products are commonly used to clean heavily soiled items. Amylas
enxymes catalyze which of the following? - ANSWER-starch
If there is a possibility that a medical device will cause a temporary or reversible
health problem, this is considered which class of FDA product recall? -
ANSWER-class ii
The removal of any residue of cleaning agents and chemicals remaining after
the cleaning process is known as: - ANSWER-free-rinsing
Only detergents that have been specially formulated for use in ultrasonic
cleaners should be used in them. They must be all of the following EXCEPT: -
ANSWER-allow for slow, controlled soil removal
Acids turn litmus paper what color? - ANSWER-red
Phenolics are recommended for use in the decontamination area for disinfection
of which of the following? - ANSWER-hard surfaces
Which of the following would be categorized as a semi-critical item in terms of
disinfection? - ANSWER-endotracheal tubes
Answers 100% Verified
Central Service Technicians should be familiar with which entity's regulations on
how to handle medical waste - ANSWER-Environmental Protection Agency
When traveling through a biohazard area, what attire is required? - ANSWER-
OSHA-required PPE
Which of the following is the most likely source for cross contamination to
occur? - ANSWER-keyboards
All of the following are recommendations for operating a washer/sterilizer
EXCEPT: - ANSWER-detergent should be high-sudsing
The contents of a set of instruments used in a procedure should be written on
which of the following places? - ANSWER-a tray list
,Water soluble lubricants designed for surgical instruments were originally
designed as which of the following? - ANSWER-rust inhibitors for drills
Enzymes are specific in their action. A protein enzyme will recognize which of
the following? - ANSWER-proteins in their natural state
Chelating or sequestering agents help do all of the following EXCEPT: -
ANSWER-measures alkalinity
The method for testing different types of detergents to find out if one performs
better or more effectively than another is: - ANSWER-validating testing
Ideally which of the following should be utilized as the free rinsing agent to
minimize the deposit of minerals that appear as water spots when dry? -
ANSWER-de-ionized water
What is the best way to ensure getting the best results with the correct cleaning
method? - ANSWER-consulting the instrument manufacturer's written
instructions
, Enzyme products are commonly used to clean heavily soiled items. Amylas
enxymes catalyze which of the following? - ANSWER-starch
If there is a possibility that a medical device will cause a temporary or reversible
health problem, this is considered which class of FDA product recall? -
ANSWER-class ii
The removal of any residue of cleaning agents and chemicals remaining after
the cleaning process is known as: - ANSWER-free-rinsing
Only detergents that have been specially formulated for use in ultrasonic
cleaners should be used in them. They must be all of the following EXCEPT: -
ANSWER-allow for slow, controlled soil removal
Acids turn litmus paper what color? - ANSWER-red
Phenolics are recommended for use in the decontamination area for disinfection
of which of the following? - ANSWER-hard surfaces
Which of the following would be categorized as a semi-critical item in terms of
disinfection? - ANSWER-endotracheal tubes
