IAHCSMM CRCST Exam Prep
2026: Sterilization and
Disinfection Q&A, Exams of
Nursing Assured A+ Certified
Pass
Which agency provides standards for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
Central Service department? - ANSWERS-NFPA (National Fire Protection
Association)
K-WIRE IS USED FOR WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES? - answers-
orthopedic
Which of the following is considered a critical device? - ANSWERS-Retractors
The final phase of Ethylene oxide sterilization cycle is: - ANSWERS-Aeration
Which of the following steam sterilization method uses series of vacuum and
pressure pulse to remove air? - ANSWERS-Prevacuum
Which specialty deals with synovial fluid? - ANSWERS-Orthopedics
,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? - ANSWERS-Ultrasonic cleaners
Which organization works to reduce burden of biohazards? - ANSWERS-OSHA
Which of the following names is associated with self-retaining retractor? -
ANSWERS-Gelpi
Vital organs are protected by... - ANSWERS-Skeletal System
The purpose of instrument count sheets is to provide - ANSWERS-Detailed list of
tray contents
Sterile technicians must assemble instrument trays by - ANSWERS-Identifying
and verifying instruments against count sheet
Which of the following is not considered an ergonomic stressor? - ANSWERS-Job
rotations
Ergonomic injuries: - ANSWERS-are a risk factor for persons who perform
repetitive or physical work
, Workplace conditions that pose risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system of the
worker is known as - ANSWERS-Ergonomic Hazards
Which of the following is a system used to treat the final rinse water used for
cleaning? - ANSWERS-Deionization
Which water purification system uses semi-permeable membrane to remove
organic materials from the water? - ANSWERS-Reverse osmosis
Why is it important to label each package with a load control number? -
ANSWERS-The load control number helps to trace processed items to a load in
which it was sterilized
Which of the following pieces of information cannot be found on the load control
number label? - ANSWERS-requesting physician
All of the following information should be included on a load log sheet except -
ANSWERS-Position of packages in the sterilizer
According to Spaulding classification which of the following classified as critical? -
ANSWERS-needles
What is the Spaulding classification for endoscope? - ANSWERS-Semi-critical
2026: Sterilization and
Disinfection Q&A, Exams of
Nursing Assured A+ Certified
Pass
Which agency provides standards for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
Central Service department? - ANSWERS-NFPA (National Fire Protection
Association)
K-WIRE IS USED FOR WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES? - answers-
orthopedic
Which of the following is considered a critical device? - ANSWERS-Retractors
The final phase of Ethylene oxide sterilization cycle is: - ANSWERS-Aeration
Which of the following steam sterilization method uses series of vacuum and
pressure pulse to remove air? - ANSWERS-Prevacuum
Which specialty deals with synovial fluid? - ANSWERS-Orthopedics
,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? - ANSWERS-Ultrasonic cleaners
Which organization works to reduce burden of biohazards? - ANSWERS-OSHA
Which of the following names is associated with self-retaining retractor? -
ANSWERS-Gelpi
Vital organs are protected by... - ANSWERS-Skeletal System
The purpose of instrument count sheets is to provide - ANSWERS-Detailed list of
tray contents
Sterile technicians must assemble instrument trays by - ANSWERS-Identifying
and verifying instruments against count sheet
Which of the following is not considered an ergonomic stressor? - ANSWERS-Job
rotations
Ergonomic injuries: - ANSWERS-are a risk factor for persons who perform
repetitive or physical work
, Workplace conditions that pose risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system of the
worker is known as - ANSWERS-Ergonomic Hazards
Which of the following is a system used to treat the final rinse water used for
cleaning? - ANSWERS-Deionization
Which water purification system uses semi-permeable membrane to remove
organic materials from the water? - ANSWERS-Reverse osmosis
Why is it important to label each package with a load control number? -
ANSWERS-The load control number helps to trace processed items to a load in
which it was sterilized
Which of the following pieces of information cannot be found on the load control
number label? - ANSWERS-requesting physician
All of the following information should be included on a load log sheet except -
ANSWERS-Position of packages in the sterilizer
According to Spaulding classification which of the following classified as critical? -
ANSWERS-needles
What is the Spaulding classification for endoscope? - ANSWERS-Semi-critical
