IAHCSMM CRCST Top Questions and Answers 2024

A pick list contains information that - Identifies the supplies and instruments needed for a specific doctor and procedure The basic unit of a living organism - cell What is the name of the surgical procedure where an opening is made into the skull? - Craniotomy The decontamination area of the central service department is where instruments are carefully checked for cleanliness and function. - False The term "periosteal elevator" means - an instrument used to remove tissue around the bone Viruses - Have no means of movement on their own. The sterile storage area in a central service department should be restricted to - properly attired personnel meeting facility requirements. The abbreviation BKA refers to a surgical procedure involving - surgical removal of the leg below the knee. The body's control center is the - central nervous system. Prefix word element - comes before the root. The muscular system - 1)Assists with movement, 2) Produces heat for the body, 3) pumps blood throughout the body. Microbes - 1) Can be useful in food products, 2) are useful to break down sewage, 3) can produce toxins. Prefix, suffix and roots are called word elements and are contained in all medical terms. - True The pupil of the eye is the - circular opening that controls the amount of light entering the eye Skin is a type of connective tissue. - False An advantage of centralizing central service management is - allows for maximization of people and services. Prions are - abnormal forms of protein A herniorrhaphy is a surgical procedure which - repairs a muscle layer that is allowing all or part of an organ to project through an opening. The abbreviation CR relates to a surgical procedure for - Treating a fractured bone without a surgical incision. Bacteria which cause disease are called - pathogens The US Food and Drug administration is responsible for - ensuring food, drugs and cosmetics are safe for use. The basics of aseptic technique is - Activities that prevent infection The decontamination area of the central service department should have - Negative air flow