CRCST (Sterile Processing Study Material for Certification Exam) 265 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

What is the temperature range for enzymatic cleaners? Correct Answer: 109 to 140 degrees F What is the Area Temp & Humidity for Decontamination? Correct Answer: 60 deg to 65 deg F, 30% to 60% Humidity What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Decontamination? Correct Answer: 10 air exchanges per hour under Negative Pressure What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Sterile Storage Area? Correct Answer: 68 deg to 75 deg F, 35% to 70% Humidity What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Prep & Packaging Area? Correct Answer: 68 deg to 73 deg F, 30 to 60% Ideal Humidity 50% - not lower than 35% Which of the following establishes sterilization practice standards based on opinion, research, and/or theory: Correct Answer: AAMI(Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) EPA, FDA, OSHA and state departments of health (DOH) primarily issue: Correct Answer: Regulations. Standards for CS/SPD practice are written by: Correct Answer: AAMI(Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) If healthcare facilities reprocess single-use devices, the devices must be cleared by: Correct Answer: FDA(Food and Drug Administration) OSHA has a great effect on CS/SPD by its regulation of occupational exposure to airborne contaminants, exposure from bloodborne pathogens, and which of the following: Correct Answer: Communication of workplace hazards What color do Gram-Positive microorganisms stain? Correct Answer: Blue or Purple What color do Gram-Negative microorganisms stain? Correct Answer: Red or Pink Microorganisms are measured in: Correct Answer: Microns Bacteria are unicellular and reproduce by