The Ultimate IAHCSMM CRCST Practice Test Quiz with complete solutions

True or False: Sometimes State or local regulations differ from Federal regulations and when that happens, the most stringent regulations apply. - Answer- True Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids? - Type A - Type B - Type C - Type D - Answer- Type B Deionized water is used for: -Sterile irrigation - Heating/cooling therapy units - Injection - Steam sterilizers - Answer- Sterile Irrigation Minimum Recommendations for EtO Aeration - 8 hours at 140 F or 12 hours at 122 F - 8 hours at 140 F or 10 hours at 122 F - 6 hours at 140 F or 8 hours at 122 F - Answer- 8 hours at 140 F or 12 Hours at 122F Which of the following sterilization quality assurance measurements is designed to provide a written record of sterilizer cycle activity: - Biological tests - Bowie dick tests - Mechanical recording charts/printouts - Chemical integrators - Answer- Mechanical recording charts/printouts Thread-like "tails" that help bacteria move through liquids are called: - Nucleus - Causative agent - Flagella - Spores - Answer- Flagella True or False: Anaerobic bacteria require free oxygen to live. - Answer- False True or False: Instruments are heat treated to give their surface a mirror (shiny) finish. - Answer- False Water that is turbid is: - Hot - Tepid - Clear - Cloudy - Answer- Cloudy This unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to therapeutically raise or lower the body temperature - PCA pump - Hypothermia unit - Feeding pump - Pump - Answer- Hypothermia unit For safety purposes, Central Service Technicians should consider all microorganisms in the decontamination area: - Gram-Positive - Gram-Negative - Manageable - Potentially Infectious - Answer- Potentially infectious True or False: To prevent aerosols, items should be brushed below the surface of the water. - Answer- True True or False: Infectious medical waste is regulated by the EPA - Answer- True Paper/plastic sterilization pouches: - Are not suitable for steam sterilization processes - Should not be placed inside of wrapped sets or containers - Should be used only for dry heat sterilization processes - Are used to package wood and cork products for sterilization - Answer- Should not be placed inside of wrapped sets or containers Medical Device reporting is regulated by the - NFPA - EPA - WHO - FDA - Answer- FDA Wicking materials are used to: - Dry instruments before sterilization - Allow air removal,steam penetration and facilitate drying - Cushion instruments from the extreme force in steam sterilizer chambers - Hold water away from the bottom of instrument trays - Answer- Allow air removal,steam penetration and facilitate drying Maximum Density for Linen Packs - Answer- 7.2 pounds per cubic foot Loaner instruments should: - Be decontaminated if they appear soiled upon arrival - Be sterilized using a low temperature process - Be decontaminated before use - Not be used - Answer- Be decontaminated before use Disposable compone