CRCST Exam Prep Test #2 with correct answers

CRCST Exam Prep Test #2 To achieve a reasonable level of disinfection, alcohol used as an intermediate-level disinfectant must remain in wet contact with the surface of the object being disinfected for a minimum of... - correct answer 5 Minutes Before using packaging materials for sterilization they should be kept at what temperature, humidity and for how long? - correct answer At 68-73 degrees F, 30%-60% humidity for at least 2 Hours. During handwashing, hands should be lathered and scrubbed for at least: - correct answer 20 Seconds When preparing and packaging instruments for steam sterilization, the instruments must be: - correct answer Completely disassembled and in open position Which of the following statements about processing of instruments is INCORRECT? - correct answer Trays with lids should be opened Which of the following items should never be found in a sterilized instrument tray? - correct answer Gauze This system generates automated request for patients care items? - correct answer Centralized patient order entry system This body creates and revises standards for packaging requirements for sterilizing water for irrigation - correct answer USP-NF (United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary The humidity in the sterilization equipment room should between.. - correct answer 30% to 60% Which microorganism is used in the Biological Indicator for monitoring Ethylene Oxide? - correct answer Bacillus atrophaeus What is the reason behind double peel pouching? - correct answer It allows aseptic presentation of the sterile item without contamination What is the reason for tamper-evident lock on a rigid container? - correct answer It indicates the container has not been opened or tampered with Which of the following is designed to prevent surgical instrument tray wrappers from rips, holes and tears? - correct answer Corner protectors When loading the sterilizer with a mixed load of textile and metal goods, the textile packs should be placed - correct answer on the top rack All of the following will cause wet packs except - correct answer wrapped items with the missing CI Bowie Dick tests should be run in: - correct answer Dynamic air removal steam sterilizers Where should Bowie Dick test pack be placed in the sterilization chamber? - correct answer Above the drain on the bottom rack What is the sterilizer setting for Bowie Dick test? - correct answer 3 1/2 to 4 minutes exposure at 270-273 degrees F Temperature and humidity of the Work Environment should be measured.. - correct answer daily Which of the following body systems is related to Arthro? - correct answer Skeletal The purpose of instrument stringer is - correct answer For keeping hinged instruments in open positions The purpose of instrument count is to provide - correct answer Detailed list of tray contents Which agency regulates Employee Right to Know act? - correct answer OSHA (The Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Which of the following information is not required on the SDS sheet? - correct answer Emergency phone number of physicians The Right-To-Know Standard requires employers to have which of the following available for employees? - correct answer Safety Data Sheets for chemicals When should a new employee become familiar with MSDS's in CS/SPD? - correct answer On their first day at work Safety Data Sheets are provided by - correct answer Product Manufacturer The "pass" reading of a CI means: - correct answer The parameters for sterilization have been met What is the cleaning tool for suction devices? - correct answer Cleaning Brush Scissors with black rings have what type of blades? - correct answer microgrind/supercut blades This body system controls growth and maintains body functions and chemical messengers - correct answer Endocrine System Which of these materials is used to test for the sharpness of Rongeur? - correct answer Index Card Which of the following is used to test the sharpness of Osteotomes? - correct answer Plastic Dowel Rod The sharpness of all of the following instruments are tested with index card except - correct answer Osteotome Kerrison rongeur is considered to be sharp if it can - correct answer punch a clean hole through an index card How are scissors with length longer that 4 1/2 inches be tested? - correct answer red test material Which of the following scissors is designed to have the sharpest cutting edge? - correct answer Black-handled What material is used to test for the sharpness of 4 inches or smaller scissors? - correct answer Yellow test material Which of the following will be used to determine a stain or rust on an instrument? - correct answer Eraser Test Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by - correct answer Gold Handles the purpose of a suction stylet is to - correct answer unclog the suction during surgery Which of the following is used to rinse off traces of enzymatic solution from endoscopes' working channel? - correct answer Treated water Which of the following steps is not recommended for device taping as instrument identification method? - correct answer Place the tape on ring of the instrument Which of the following is used as tamper-evident seal for rigid containers? - correct answer Breakable plastic seal How many times should instrument marking tape be wrapped around the instrument? - correct answer 1 to 1 1/2 What is the correct way to measure the hemostatic forceps? - correct answer From the distal tip to the bottom of the ring What is the correct way to measure the Tissue forceps? - correct answer From the proximal end to the tips Self-retaining retractor is working properly if - correct answer After pushing down the retractor lever and let it go, lever it springs back up A chemical process applied during the instrument manufacturing process that keeps corrosion-resistant finish on instruments is - correct answer Passivation Which of the following cleaning machines will be appropriate for removing debris from box locks and hinges? - correct answer Ultrasonic Cleaners