CRCST EXAM TEST PREP 2026 150
PRACTICE QUESTIONS ANSWERS and
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
At what temperature and exposure time should Bowie Dick test pack be run
in the sterilizer? - CORRECT ANSWER-273 degrees for 3.5 to 4.0
minutes
Event-related sterility depends on all of the following EXCEPT: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Expiration Date
All of the following indicators can be used to verify sterility assurance of
processed instruments EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER-Magnetic
What is the recommended frequency for routine testing with a biological
indicator PCD for steam sterilization? - CORRECT ANSWER-Weekly
To achieve the highest level of assurance, monitor every load with: -
CORRECT ANSWER-BI PCD
If a biological test is performed daily, how often should a control BI be
incubated? - CORRECT ANSWER-Control BI should be incubated
ONCE A DAY
,Which of the following events will trigger a recall after a processed medical
device is released? - CORRECT ANSWER-If a positive BI PCD result
was obtained
What is the most common reason for steam sterilization failure? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Lack of steam contact with the instrument
Load containing implants should not be released until - CORRECT
ANSWER-The BI result is known to be negative
Which of the following is used to stabilize a fractured finger? -
CORRECT ANSWER-K-Wires
Which endoscope would be dispensed for a procedure that requires
visualization of the lower part of the large intestine? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Sigmoidoscope
Virus-like protein containing element that lacks DNA and RNA? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Prions
What is the meaning of an item being sterile? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Absence of all living organisms
Medical device reporting is regulated by: - CORRECT ANSWER-FDA
, Enzymes used to breakdown and remove heavy soil on instruments? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Protease Enzymes
AAMI is the association that sets standards for: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Instruments
Behavior relating to what is good or bad relative to the standards of conduct
for one's profession - CORRECT ANSWER-Ethical behavior
When are sterile packs most vulnerable to contamination? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Immediately after sterilization
Poor posture is an example of which type of hazard? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Ergonomic
A dating system that records the date of the year as the number of days that
have elapsed since January 1st - CORRECT ANSWER-Julian Date
Heat transfer process used to heat items in steam sterilization is known as:
- CORRECT ANSWER-Convection
What is the term for a group made up of people from different departments
all working on the same project? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cross-
functional team
PRACTICE QUESTIONS ANSWERS and
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
At what temperature and exposure time should Bowie Dick test pack be run
in the sterilizer? - CORRECT ANSWER-273 degrees for 3.5 to 4.0
minutes
Event-related sterility depends on all of the following EXCEPT: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Expiration Date
All of the following indicators can be used to verify sterility assurance of
processed instruments EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER-Magnetic
What is the recommended frequency for routine testing with a biological
indicator PCD for steam sterilization? - CORRECT ANSWER-Weekly
To achieve the highest level of assurance, monitor every load with: -
CORRECT ANSWER-BI PCD
If a biological test is performed daily, how often should a control BI be
incubated? - CORRECT ANSWER-Control BI should be incubated
ONCE A DAY
,Which of the following events will trigger a recall after a processed medical
device is released? - CORRECT ANSWER-If a positive BI PCD result
was obtained
What is the most common reason for steam sterilization failure? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Lack of steam contact with the instrument
Load containing implants should not be released until - CORRECT
ANSWER-The BI result is known to be negative
Which of the following is used to stabilize a fractured finger? -
CORRECT ANSWER-K-Wires
Which endoscope would be dispensed for a procedure that requires
visualization of the lower part of the large intestine? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Sigmoidoscope
Virus-like protein containing element that lacks DNA and RNA? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Prions
What is the meaning of an item being sterile? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Absence of all living organisms
Medical device reporting is regulated by: - CORRECT ANSWER-FDA
, Enzymes used to breakdown and remove heavy soil on instruments? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Protease Enzymes
AAMI is the association that sets standards for: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Instruments
Behavior relating to what is good or bad relative to the standards of conduct
for one's profession - CORRECT ANSWER-Ethical behavior
When are sterile packs most vulnerable to contamination? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Immediately after sterilization
Poor posture is an example of which type of hazard? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Ergonomic
A dating system that records the date of the year as the number of days that
have elapsed since January 1st - CORRECT ANSWER-Julian Date
Heat transfer process used to heat items in steam sterilization is known as:
- CORRECT ANSWER-Convection
What is the term for a group made up of people from different departments
all working on the same project? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cross-
functional team
