CRCST EXAM 112 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Biocidal Correct Answer: Process or ability to kill or control the growth of living organisms. Asepsis (medical) Clean Technique Correct Answer: Procedures performed to reduce the number of microorganisms to minimize their spread. Aspesis (surgical) Correct Answer: Procedures to eliminate the presence of all microorganisms to minimize the spread. aseptic Correct Answer: Free from pathogenic organism. Asepsis Correct Answer: Absence of microorganisms that cause disease Name the five principles of asepsis Correct Answer: 1.) Know what is dirty 2.) Know what is clean 3.) Know what is sterile. 4.) Keep the three conditions separate. 5.) Remedy contamination immediately. What is a Nosocomial infection? Correct Answer: hospital acquired infection The human resources tool that identifies major tasks performed by persons in specific positions is called a Correct Answer: Job description Which of the following is the most popular title for the central service department head? Correct Answer: Director What is the coolest part of the sterilizer? Correct Answer: Rules issued by administrative agencies that have force of law Correct Answer: regulation A unit used to measure the length of light waves Correct Answer: angstrom A method or technique that has shown results superior to those achieved by other means Correct Answer: best practice A uniform method of defining basic parameters for processes, products, services, and measurements Correct Answer: Standard A written law adopted by a legislative body that governs a city, county, state or country Correct Answer: Statute