IAHCSMM CRCST FINAL AND PRACTICE
EXAM LATEST EXAM REVIEW 2026, 350+
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
The physical method by which an ultrasonic unit clean is called
Cavitation
Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as
cracked or frayed electrical cords:
whenever the equipment is cleaned
Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using:
dry heat sterilization
Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a
mechanical cleaning process.
False. They should all be cleaned manually.
Agency responsible for the MedWatch program
FDA food and drug administration
,Phenolics are classified as
intermediate to low level disinfectants
To prevent coagulation of proteins, water temperature should be
Below 43 C (110 F)
Secondary containers of chemicals
must be labeled with a copy of the original manufacturer's label
or a generic label that identifies hazard warnings and directions
These carry blood away from the heart
arteries
The percentage of hospital patients that develop a healthcare
facility-associated infection.
Approximately 10%
,Spiral shaped bacteria are classified as
spirillum
The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are
Square-fold and envelope-fold
Third party reprocessors are regulated by the FDA
True
In central service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials"
refers to the movement of products
From soiled areas to clean processing areas within central service
Horizontal work surfaces in the decontamination area should be
cleaned and disinfected
At the beginning and end of each shift.
, A material that removes electrons from another substance is
Called
an oxidizing agent
Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilizer & Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse
(SFPP)
Use an active air removal system
These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the
growth of microorganisms:
antiseptics
Agency responsible for regulating EO
OSHA and EPA
Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually
identified by
gold handles
EXAM LATEST EXAM REVIEW 2026, 350+
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
The physical method by which an ultrasonic unit clean is called
Cavitation
Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as
cracked or frayed electrical cords:
whenever the equipment is cleaned
Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using:
dry heat sterilization
Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a
mechanical cleaning process.
False. They should all be cleaned manually.
Agency responsible for the MedWatch program
FDA food and drug administration
,Phenolics are classified as
intermediate to low level disinfectants
To prevent coagulation of proteins, water temperature should be
Below 43 C (110 F)
Secondary containers of chemicals
must be labeled with a copy of the original manufacturer's label
or a generic label that identifies hazard warnings and directions
These carry blood away from the heart
arteries
The percentage of hospital patients that develop a healthcare
facility-associated infection.
Approximately 10%
,Spiral shaped bacteria are classified as
spirillum
The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are
Square-fold and envelope-fold
Third party reprocessors are regulated by the FDA
True
In central service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials"
refers to the movement of products
From soiled areas to clean processing areas within central service
Horizontal work surfaces in the decontamination area should be
cleaned and disinfected
At the beginning and end of each shift.
, A material that removes electrons from another substance is
Called
an oxidizing agent
Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilizer & Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse
(SFPP)
Use an active air removal system
These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the
growth of microorganisms:
antiseptics
Agency responsible for regulating EO
OSHA and EPA
Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually
identified by
gold handles
