CRCST EXAM questions with correct answers

After the Bowie Dick's test cycle completes, the color of the test sheet is found to be patchy. What action should be taken? A. The sterilization time should be increased and the test rerun per manufacturer's IFU B. CST should go ahead and load the sterilizer for sterilization to begin. C. Sterilizer must be taken out of service until the issue is identified and fixed. Answer C. Sterilizer must be taken out of service until the issue is identified and fixed. The spore producing microorganism used in steam sterilizer testing is A. Geobacillus Stearothermophilus B. Bacillus Subtillus C. Bacillus Atrophaeus Answer A. Geobacillus Stearothermophilus Which of the following is used to reduce the amount of chloride in water that will otherwise inhibit the effectiveness of deionization and reverse osmosis systems? A. Descalers B. Granular Activated Charcoal C. Enzymatic detergent