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
For safety purposes, Central Service Technicians should consider all
microorganisms in the decontamination area:
- Gram-Positive
- Gram-Negative
- Manageable
- Potentially Infectious - ANSWER-Potentially infectious
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
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
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
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
For safety purposes, Central Service Technicians should consider all
microorganisms in the decontamination area:
- Gram-Positive
- Gram-Negative
- Manageable
- Potentially Infectious - ANSWER-Potentially infectious
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
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
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
