CRCST EXAM TEST PREP 150 ACTUAL TEST
QUESTIONS AND SOLVED ANSWERS
◉ 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
◉ The air pressure in the decontamination department should be
what?
Answer: negative
◉ How many air exchanges per hour is the decontamination
department suppose to have?
Answer: 10
◉ How often is the temperature and humidity levels suppose to be
documented?
Answer: daily
◉ What forms a protective slimy film on top of water and on
instruments during the decontamination process?
Answer: biofilms
QUESTIONS AND SOLVED ANSWERS
◉ 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
◉ The air pressure in the decontamination department should be
what?
Answer: negative
◉ How many air exchanges per hour is the decontamination
department suppose to have?
Answer: 10
◉ How often is the temperature and humidity levels suppose to be
documented?
Answer: daily
◉ What forms a protective slimy film on top of water and on
instruments during the decontamination process?
Answer: biofilms
