IAHCSMM (CRCST) 2026 Question and Answer
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• The absence of microorganisms that cause disease is called. CORRECT
ANSWER: Asepsis
• What is burning in a class C fire. CORRECT ANSWER: energized electrical
equipment
• Bowie dick tests should be run in. CORRECT ANSWER: Dynamic air removal
steam sterilizers
• ___________ is and example of a fungus. CORRECT ANSWER: Athletes Foot
• Award given by the American Nurses Credentialing Center to hospitals that
satisfy factors that measure the strength and quality of nursing care; viewed as one
of the highest achievements a hospital can attain. CORRECT ANSWER: Magnet
Status
• The purpose of a decontamination battery is to protect PSIs from fluid invasion.
CORRECT ANSWER: True
• A molecular reaction that created an uncontrolled release of energy is called.
CORRECT ANSWER: Polymerization
• Laparoscopic instrument insulation failure can cause burns. CORRECT
ANSWER: True
,• Dental Drills are used to remove cement.. CORRECT ANSWER: False
• These carry blood away from the heart. CORRECT ANSWER: Arteries
• Under current regulations who is required to report suspected medical device-
related deaths to the FDA. CORRECT ANSWER: Device Manufacturer
Hospitals
• Items that have been used in patient care should be considered contaminated.
CORRECT ANSWER: True
• Promotes health by preventing and controlling disease.. CORRECT ANSWER:
CDC
• The largest part of the human brain is the:. CORRECT ANSWER: Cerebrum
• Modern powered surgical instruments are immersible. CORRECT ANSWER:
False
• When assembling an instrument set for steam sterilization. CORRECT
ANSWER: Instruments should be open and disassembled to facilitate steam to
contact all surfaces
• Inventory replenishment system in which items removed from inventory are
automatically identified and tracked. When reorder point is reached, item
information is generated on a supply pack list in central storeroom. Items are then
issued, and transferred to appropriate user area. CORRECT ANSWER: Automated
Supply Replenishment System
, • Tissue, body fat, blood, and other body substances are examples of BLANK soil..
CORRECT ANSWER: Gross
• This portion of the brain controls muscle coordination, body balance & posture.
CORRECT ANSWER: Cerebellum
• A cord of fibrous tissue that connects muscle to a bone.. CORRECT ANSWER:
Tendon
• If grossly soiled instruments cannot be cleaned immediately, they should be kept
BLANK.. CORRECT ANSWER: Moist
• What is burning in a class C fire?. CORRECT ANSWER: energized electrical
equipment
• this portion of the brain controls muscle coordination, body balance and posture.
CORRECT ANSWER: Cerebellum
• Instrument marking tape should be wrapped approximately BLANK around the
instrument. CORRECT ANSWER: 1 to 1 1/2
• The inventory system that uses two identical carts to facilitate supply
replenishment is called the:. CORRECT ANSWER: exchange cart system
• Modern powered surgical instruments are immersible. (T/F). CORRECT
ANSWER: False
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• The absence of microorganisms that cause disease is called. CORRECT
ANSWER: Asepsis
• What is burning in a class C fire. CORRECT ANSWER: energized electrical
equipment
• Bowie dick tests should be run in. CORRECT ANSWER: Dynamic air removal
steam sterilizers
• ___________ is and example of a fungus. CORRECT ANSWER: Athletes Foot
• Award given by the American Nurses Credentialing Center to hospitals that
satisfy factors that measure the strength and quality of nursing care; viewed as one
of the highest achievements a hospital can attain. CORRECT ANSWER: Magnet
Status
• The purpose of a decontamination battery is to protect PSIs from fluid invasion.
CORRECT ANSWER: True
• A molecular reaction that created an uncontrolled release of energy is called.
CORRECT ANSWER: Polymerization
• Laparoscopic instrument insulation failure can cause burns. CORRECT
ANSWER: True
,• Dental Drills are used to remove cement.. CORRECT ANSWER: False
• These carry blood away from the heart. CORRECT ANSWER: Arteries
• Under current regulations who is required to report suspected medical device-
related deaths to the FDA. CORRECT ANSWER: Device Manufacturer
Hospitals
• Items that have been used in patient care should be considered contaminated.
CORRECT ANSWER: True
• Promotes health by preventing and controlling disease.. CORRECT ANSWER:
CDC
• The largest part of the human brain is the:. CORRECT ANSWER: Cerebrum
• Modern powered surgical instruments are immersible. CORRECT ANSWER:
False
• When assembling an instrument set for steam sterilization. CORRECT
ANSWER: Instruments should be open and disassembled to facilitate steam to
contact all surfaces
• Inventory replenishment system in which items removed from inventory are
automatically identified and tracked. When reorder point is reached, item
information is generated on a supply pack list in central storeroom. Items are then
issued, and transferred to appropriate user area. CORRECT ANSWER: Automated
Supply Replenishment System
, • Tissue, body fat, blood, and other body substances are examples of BLANK soil..
CORRECT ANSWER: Gross
• This portion of the brain controls muscle coordination, body balance & posture.
CORRECT ANSWER: Cerebellum
• A cord of fibrous tissue that connects muscle to a bone.. CORRECT ANSWER:
Tendon
• If grossly soiled instruments cannot be cleaned immediately, they should be kept
BLANK.. CORRECT ANSWER: Moist
• What is burning in a class C fire?. CORRECT ANSWER: energized electrical
equipment
• this portion of the brain controls muscle coordination, body balance and posture.
CORRECT ANSWER: Cerebellum
• Instrument marking tape should be wrapped approximately BLANK around the
instrument. CORRECT ANSWER: 1 to 1 1/2
• The inventory system that uses two identical carts to facilitate supply
replenishment is called the:. CORRECT ANSWER: exchange cart system
• Modern powered surgical instruments are immersible. (T/F). CORRECT
ANSWER: False
