CRIS 605 CERTIFICATION REVIEW SCRIPT
2026 ACCURATE Q&A COLLECTION
◉What states that All patient information is highly confidential and
should NEVER be discussed with anyone at any time unless it is
required for the direct care of the patient?. Answer: HIPPA
◉This process is defined by AAMI as the removal of contamination
from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for
the intended use.. Answer: cleaning
◉What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture scissors,
forceps, osteotomes, and chisels?. Answer: 400 series
◉What type of material is used the most in the manufacturing of
surgical instrumentation?. Answer: stainless steel
◉What is the proper order of how work progresses through the
CSPD?. Answer: Decontam, Prep and pack, sterilizer, sterile storage
◉What is defined as microorganisms on a contaminated item?.
Answer: Bioburden
,◉What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture basins, bowls,
and malleable retractors?. Answer: 300 series
◉The two steps in the process of decontamination?. Answer: manual
cleaning and thermal process
◉As defined by OSHA what is defined as "the use of physical or
chemical means to remove, inactivate or destroy blood borne
pathogens on a surface or item to the point where they are no longer
capable of transmitting infectious particles and the surface of.
Answer: decontamination
◉A Sales Rep brings in a new Stryker Drill for Dr Bridwell to try
during a total hip procedure. What is the first step that should be
taken?. Answer: Ask for written instructions.
◉The temperature in the decontamination department:. Answer:
60°-65° F
◉Sharps in the decontamination department should be confined
and contained in what type of leak proof container?. Answer:
impervious
, ◉After thoroughly cleaning a contaminated item the most important
step in the decontamination process is to _____________ the item..
Answer: rinsed
◉Humidity level in a CS department should be kept at what
percent?. Answer: 30-60%
◉Instruments in the OR that are just opened but not used still have
to go through the decontam process, only when?. Answer: every
time and always considered contaminated
◉What is the groups or collections of microorganisms that adhere to
the surface of any object that comes into contact with nonsterile
water?. Answer: biofilms
◉What when used in small amounts is extremely corrosive to
surgical instruments, and it's use in the decontamination process is
prohibited?. Answer: bleach
◉A pH level of 7 is considered?. Answer: neutral
◉Instruments should never be stored _________________, and all
instruments should be sterilized as soon as possible after cleaning..
Answer: wet
2026 ACCURATE Q&A COLLECTION
◉What states that All patient information is highly confidential and
should NEVER be discussed with anyone at any time unless it is
required for the direct care of the patient?. Answer: HIPPA
◉This process is defined by AAMI as the removal of contamination
from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for
the intended use.. Answer: cleaning
◉What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture scissors,
forceps, osteotomes, and chisels?. Answer: 400 series
◉What type of material is used the most in the manufacturing of
surgical instrumentation?. Answer: stainless steel
◉What is the proper order of how work progresses through the
CSPD?. Answer: Decontam, Prep and pack, sterilizer, sterile storage
◉What is defined as microorganisms on a contaminated item?.
Answer: Bioburden
,◉What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture basins, bowls,
and malleable retractors?. Answer: 300 series
◉The two steps in the process of decontamination?. Answer: manual
cleaning and thermal process
◉As defined by OSHA what is defined as "the use of physical or
chemical means to remove, inactivate or destroy blood borne
pathogens on a surface or item to the point where they are no longer
capable of transmitting infectious particles and the surface of.
Answer: decontamination
◉A Sales Rep brings in a new Stryker Drill for Dr Bridwell to try
during a total hip procedure. What is the first step that should be
taken?. Answer: Ask for written instructions.
◉The temperature in the decontamination department:. Answer:
60°-65° F
◉Sharps in the decontamination department should be confined
and contained in what type of leak proof container?. Answer:
impervious
, ◉After thoroughly cleaning a contaminated item the most important
step in the decontamination process is to _____________ the item..
Answer: rinsed
◉Humidity level in a CS department should be kept at what
percent?. Answer: 30-60%
◉Instruments in the OR that are just opened but not used still have
to go through the decontam process, only when?. Answer: every
time and always considered contaminated
◉What is the groups or collections of microorganisms that adhere to
the surface of any object that comes into contact with nonsterile
water?. Answer: biofilms
◉What when used in small amounts is extremely corrosive to
surgical instruments, and it's use in the decontamination process is
prohibited?. Answer: bleach
◉A pH level of 7 is considered?. Answer: neutral
◉Instruments should never be stored _________________, and all
instruments should be sterilized as soon as possible after cleaning..
Answer: wet
