CRCST PRACTICE TEST
Question Answer
What states that All patient information is highly HIPPA
confidential and should NEVER be discussed with anyone
at any time unless it is required for the direct care of the
patient?
This process is defined by AAMI as the removal of cleaning
contamination from an item to the extent necessary for
further processing or for the intended use.
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture 400 series
scissors, forceps, osteotomes, and chisels?
What type of material is used the most in the stainless steel
manufacturing of surgical instrumentation?
What is the proper order of how work progresses through Decontam, Prep and pack, sterilizer, sterile storage
the CSPD?
What is defined as microorganisms on a contaminated Bioburden
item?
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture basins, 300 series
bowls, and malleable retractors?
The two steps in the process of decontamination? manual cleaning and thermal process
As defined by OSHA what is defined as "the use of decontamination
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
A Sales Rep brings in a new Stryker Drill for Dr Bridwell to Ask for written instructions.
try during a total hip procedure. What is the first step that
should be taken?
The temperature in the decontamination department: 60°-65° F
Sharps in the decontamination department should be impervious
confined and contained in what type of leak proof
container?
After thoroughly cleaning a contaminated item the most rinsed
important step in the decontamination process is to
_____________ the item.
Stuvia 2026-2027
, CRCST PRACTICE TEST
Humidity level in a CS department should be kept at what 30-60%
percent?
Instruments in the OR that are just opened but not used every time and always considered contaminated
still have to go through the decontam process, only when?
What is the groups or collections of microorganisms that biofilms
adhere to the surface of any object that comes into contact
with nonsterile water?
What when used in small amounts is extremely corrosive bleach
to surgical instruments, and it's use in the decontamination
process is prohibited?
A pH level of 7 is considered? neutral
Instruments should never be stored _________________, wet
and all instruments should be sterilized as soon as
possible after cleaning.
The air pressure in the decontamination department negative
should be what?
How many air exchanges per hour is the decontamination 10
department suppose to have?
How often is the temperature and humidity levels suppose daily
to be documented?
What forms a protective slimy film on top of water and on biofilms
instruments during the decontamination process?
A pH level of below 7 is considered? acidic
Items that have been presoaked or treated must be rinsed
____________ thoroughly before further cleaning,
because the presoaking or treatment agent may not be
compatible with the detergents used for cleaning.
A pH level above 7 is considered? alkaline
Biofilms adhere to all surfaces, but they form more slowly lumens, serrated surfaces, difficult-to-reach surfaces
on smooth surfaces than on rough surfaces. In healthcare
settings, the items most affected by biofilms are those
with?
What kind of detergents contain organic substances that Enzymatic detergents
assist in the breakdown of protein soils and blood?
Stuvia 2026-2027
Question Answer
What states that All patient information is highly HIPPA
confidential and should NEVER be discussed with anyone
at any time unless it is required for the direct care of the
patient?
This process is defined by AAMI as the removal of cleaning
contamination from an item to the extent necessary for
further processing or for the intended use.
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture 400 series
scissors, forceps, osteotomes, and chisels?
What type of material is used the most in the stainless steel
manufacturing of surgical instrumentation?
What is the proper order of how work progresses through Decontam, Prep and pack, sterilizer, sterile storage
the CSPD?
What is defined as microorganisms on a contaminated Bioburden
item?
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture basins, 300 series
bowls, and malleable retractors?
The two steps in the process of decontamination? manual cleaning and thermal process
As defined by OSHA what is defined as "the use of decontamination
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
A Sales Rep brings in a new Stryker Drill for Dr Bridwell to Ask for written instructions.
try during a total hip procedure. What is the first step that
should be taken?
The temperature in the decontamination department: 60°-65° F
Sharps in the decontamination department should be impervious
confined and contained in what type of leak proof
container?
After thoroughly cleaning a contaminated item the most rinsed
important step in the decontamination process is to
_____________ the item.
Stuvia 2026-2027
, CRCST PRACTICE TEST
Humidity level in a CS department should be kept at what 30-60%
percent?
Instruments in the OR that are just opened but not used every time and always considered contaminated
still have to go through the decontam process, only when?
What is the groups or collections of microorganisms that biofilms
adhere to the surface of any object that comes into contact
with nonsterile water?
What when used in small amounts is extremely corrosive bleach
to surgical instruments, and it's use in the decontamination
process is prohibited?
A pH level of 7 is considered? neutral
Instruments should never be stored _________________, wet
and all instruments should be sterilized as soon as
possible after cleaning.
The air pressure in the decontamination department negative
should be what?
How many air exchanges per hour is the decontamination 10
department suppose to have?
How often is the temperature and humidity levels suppose daily
to be documented?
What forms a protective slimy film on top of water and on biofilms
instruments during the decontamination process?
A pH level of below 7 is considered? acidic
Items that have been presoaked or treated must be rinsed
____________ thoroughly before further cleaning,
because the presoaking or treatment agent may not be
compatible with the detergents used for cleaning.
A pH level above 7 is considered? alkaline
Biofilms adhere to all surfaces, but they form more slowly lumens, serrated surfaces, difficult-to-reach surfaces
on smooth surfaces than on rough surfaces. In healthcare
settings, the items most affected by biofilms are those
with?
What kind of detergents contain organic substances that Enzymatic detergents
assist in the breakdown of protein soils and blood?
Stuvia 2026-2027
