CRCST EXAM //TESTED & CONFIRMED CORRECT ANSWERS
/ SOLUTIONS A+ 2024-2025.
liquid oxidizing agent that is an effective biocide at low temps used in sterilization
system that processes immersible instruments for immediate use - CORRECT
ANSWERS -paracetic acid
loaner instrumentation poses storage and workload challenges - CORRECT ANSWERS
-true
loaner instruments should - CORRECT ANSWERS -be decontaminated before use
loaner instrument tray that are received sterile from other facilities do not need to be
decontaminated and resterilized before use - CORRECT ANSWERS -false
log books should be maintained when using glutaraldehyde and OPA - CORRECT
ANSWERS -true
maintenance insurance - CORRECT ANSWERS -can help manage costs
mechanical washers and washer decontaminators are regulated by the CDC -
CORRECT ANSWERS -false
medical device reporting is regulated by the - CORRECT ANSWERS -FDA
microgrind, or supercut scissors are usually identified with a black handle - CORRECT
ANSWERS -true
microorganisms reproduce by a process called - CORRECT ANSWERS -binary fission
microorganisms that are capable of forming a thick wall around themselves to survive in
adverse conditions are called - CORRECT ANSWERS -spores
more than 55% of blood is made up of this yellowish liquid - CORRECT ANSWERS -
plasma
most bacteria are approximately BLANK microns in size - CORRECT ANSWERS -1 to 2
nosocomial infections are - CORRECT ANSWERS -those which occur in the course of
being treated in the hospital
official inventory - CORRECT ANSWERS -can be counted as an asset on the facility's
balance sheet
, one goal of point use preparation is to prevent instruments from being damaged -
CORRECT ANSWERS -true
package condensation will occur when - CORRECT ANSWERS -placing hot or warm
packages on cold surfaces
parts of a surgical instrument - CORRECT ANSWERS -rings, ratchet, shanks, box lock,
jaw, tips
patient care equipment is typically stored - CORRECT ANSWERS -in the central
service department
patient care equipment is typically store in a BLANK condition - CORRECT ANSWERS
-ready to use
percentage of hospital patients that develop a healthcare facility asociated infection -
CORRECT ANSWERS -10%
phenolics are classified as - CORRECT ANSWERS -intermediate to low level
disinfectants
point of use computing - CORRECT ANSWERS -moves computers into central service
department work areas
point of use preparation of soiled items is normally performed by the user department -
CORRECT ANSWERS -true
automated supply replenishment systems: - CORRECT ANSWERS -are computarized
automatic endoscope reprocessors are not recommended for flexible endoscopes -
CORRECT ANSWERS -true
automatic washers clean using a spray force action called: - CORRECT ANSWERS -
impingement
bacteria that require free oxygen are called BLANK bacteria - CORRECT ANSWERS -
aerobic
before an item can be placed in a liquid chemical sterile processing system they must
be: - CORRECT ANSWERS -cleaned
behavior relating to what is right and wrong relative to the standards of conduct for your
profession are called: - CORRECT ANSWERS -ethical behavior
/ SOLUTIONS A+ 2024-2025.
liquid oxidizing agent that is an effective biocide at low temps used in sterilization
system that processes immersible instruments for immediate use - CORRECT
ANSWERS -paracetic acid
loaner instrumentation poses storage and workload challenges - CORRECT ANSWERS
-true
loaner instruments should - CORRECT ANSWERS -be decontaminated before use
loaner instrument tray that are received sterile from other facilities do not need to be
decontaminated and resterilized before use - CORRECT ANSWERS -false
log books should be maintained when using glutaraldehyde and OPA - CORRECT
ANSWERS -true
maintenance insurance - CORRECT ANSWERS -can help manage costs
mechanical washers and washer decontaminators are regulated by the CDC -
CORRECT ANSWERS -false
medical device reporting is regulated by the - CORRECT ANSWERS -FDA
microgrind, or supercut scissors are usually identified with a black handle - CORRECT
ANSWERS -true
microorganisms reproduce by a process called - CORRECT ANSWERS -binary fission
microorganisms that are capable of forming a thick wall around themselves to survive in
adverse conditions are called - CORRECT ANSWERS -spores
more than 55% of blood is made up of this yellowish liquid - CORRECT ANSWERS -
plasma
most bacteria are approximately BLANK microns in size - CORRECT ANSWERS -1 to 2
nosocomial infections are - CORRECT ANSWERS -those which occur in the course of
being treated in the hospital
official inventory - CORRECT ANSWERS -can be counted as an asset on the facility's
balance sheet
, one goal of point use preparation is to prevent instruments from being damaged -
CORRECT ANSWERS -true
package condensation will occur when - CORRECT ANSWERS -placing hot or warm
packages on cold surfaces
parts of a surgical instrument - CORRECT ANSWERS -rings, ratchet, shanks, box lock,
jaw, tips
patient care equipment is typically stored - CORRECT ANSWERS -in the central
service department
patient care equipment is typically store in a BLANK condition - CORRECT ANSWERS
-ready to use
percentage of hospital patients that develop a healthcare facility asociated infection -
CORRECT ANSWERS -10%
phenolics are classified as - CORRECT ANSWERS -intermediate to low level
disinfectants
point of use computing - CORRECT ANSWERS -moves computers into central service
department work areas
point of use preparation of soiled items is normally performed by the user department -
CORRECT ANSWERS -true
automated supply replenishment systems: - CORRECT ANSWERS -are computarized
automatic endoscope reprocessors are not recommended for flexible endoscopes -
CORRECT ANSWERS -true
automatic washers clean using a spray force action called: - CORRECT ANSWERS -
impingement
bacteria that require free oxygen are called BLANK bacteria - CORRECT ANSWERS -
aerobic
before an item can be placed in a liquid chemical sterile processing system they must
be: - CORRECT ANSWERS -cleaned
behavior relating to what is right and wrong relative to the standards of conduct for your
profession are called: - CORRECT ANSWERS -ethical behavior
