CRCST- Final Study Guide with
Complete Solutions
True or False:
A STAT order has to be completed immediately. - ANSWER-True
Bacteria that require the presence of oxygen in order to survive are called - ANSWER-
aerobic
True or False:
When removing a steam sterilizer cart at the end of a cycle, you should wear thermal
insulated gloves. - ANSWER-True
True or False:
The cleaning tools such as the mop and buckets used in the decontamination area of
the central service department can not be used elsewhere in the department. -
ANSWER-true
,True or False:
True or False:
All powered instrumentation and/or the accessories should be lubricated with every
processing. - ANSWER-False
The term used to refer to an item maintaining sterility until a specific expiration date is
reach is called - ANSWER-sterility time related
A person or organism infected with an infectious disease agent but displays no
symptoms are referred to as a - ANSWER-Carrier
The insulation of electrosurgical instruments must be tested between patient use. -
ANSWER-True
True or False:
The recommended maximum weight for containerized trays including both the weight of
the instruments and the instrument container should not exceed 20 pounds. -
ANSWER-False
,The tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. - ANSWER-esophagus
An instrument used to examine the interior of a hollow organ or body cavity is a(n) -
ANSWER-endoscope
Wraps for packaging should be inspected prior to use for tears or holes - ANSWER-
True
All of the following are considered ergonomic stressors for Central Service personnel
except:
- repetition
- vibration
- awkward positions
- height adjustable work station - ANSWER-height adjustable work station
What is the weakest part of a steam sterilizer? - ANSWER-the door
, The probability of a viable microorganism being present on a product unit after
sterilization is called - ANSWER-Sterility assurance level (SAL)
All of the following are causes of wet packs except:
Loosely wrapped textile packs
Not using absorbent material to wick moisture between heavy metal such as basin sets
Improper loading of packs for sterilization
heavy instruments - ANSWER-Heavy instruments
Punching a clean hole on an index card is used as a sharpness test for which of the
following instruments? - ANSWER-Kerrison rongeur
When multiple basins are sterilized, what material should be placed between the basins
when assemblling and wrapping them in order to prevent a wet pack? - ANSWER-
wicking material
Complete Solutions
True or False:
A STAT order has to be completed immediately. - ANSWER-True
Bacteria that require the presence of oxygen in order to survive are called - ANSWER-
aerobic
True or False:
When removing a steam sterilizer cart at the end of a cycle, you should wear thermal
insulated gloves. - ANSWER-True
True or False:
The cleaning tools such as the mop and buckets used in the decontamination area of
the central service department can not be used elsewhere in the department. -
ANSWER-true
,True or False:
True or False:
All powered instrumentation and/or the accessories should be lubricated with every
processing. - ANSWER-False
The term used to refer to an item maintaining sterility until a specific expiration date is
reach is called - ANSWER-sterility time related
A person or organism infected with an infectious disease agent but displays no
symptoms are referred to as a - ANSWER-Carrier
The insulation of electrosurgical instruments must be tested between patient use. -
ANSWER-True
True or False:
The recommended maximum weight for containerized trays including both the weight of
the instruments and the instrument container should not exceed 20 pounds. -
ANSWER-False
,The tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. - ANSWER-esophagus
An instrument used to examine the interior of a hollow organ or body cavity is a(n) -
ANSWER-endoscope
Wraps for packaging should be inspected prior to use for tears or holes - ANSWER-
True
All of the following are considered ergonomic stressors for Central Service personnel
except:
- repetition
- vibration
- awkward positions
- height adjustable work station - ANSWER-height adjustable work station
What is the weakest part of a steam sterilizer? - ANSWER-the door
, The probability of a viable microorganism being present on a product unit after
sterilization is called - ANSWER-Sterility assurance level (SAL)
All of the following are causes of wet packs except:
Loosely wrapped textile packs
Not using absorbent material to wick moisture between heavy metal such as basin sets
Improper loading of packs for sterilization
heavy instruments - ANSWER-Heavy instruments
Punching a clean hole on an index card is used as a sharpness test for which of the
following instruments? - ANSWER-Kerrison rongeur
When multiple basins are sterilized, what material should be placed between the basins
when assemblling and wrapping them in order to prevent a wet pack? - ANSWER-
wicking material
