CRCST PRACTICE TEST QUESTION
AND ANSWERS VERIFIED TO PASS 2025
Question - correct answers Answer
What states that All patient information is highly confidential and should
NEVER be discussed with anyone at any time unless it is required for the
direct care of the patient? - correct answers HIPPA
This process is defined by AAMI as the removal of contamination from an item
to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use. - correct
answers cleaning
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture scissors, forceps,
osteotomes, and chisels? - correct answers 400 series
What type of material is used the most in the manufacturing of surgical
instrumentation? - correct answers stainless steel
What is the proper order of how work progresses through the CSPD? - correct
answers Decontam, Prep and pack, sterilizer, sterile storage
What is defined as microorganisms on a contaminated item? - correct
answers Bioburden
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture basins, bowls, and
malleable retractors? - correct answers 300 series
,The two steps in the process of decontamination? - correct answers manual
cleaning and thermal process
As defined by OSHA what is defined as "the use of physical or chemical
means to remove, inactivate or destroy blood borne pathogens on a surface
or item to the point where they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious
particles and the surface of - correct answers decontamination
A Sales Rep brings in a new Stryker Drill for Dr Bridwell to try during a total
hip procedure. What is the first step that should be taken? - correct answers
Ask for written instructions.
The temperature in the decontamination department: - correct answers 60°-
65° F
Sharps in the decontamination department should be confined and contained
in what type of leak proof container? - correct answers impervious
After thoroughly cleaning a contaminated item the most important step in the
decontamination process is to _____________ the item. - correct answers
rinsed
Humidity level in a CS department should be kept at what percent? - correct
answers 30-60%
Instruments in the OR that are just opened but not used still have to go
through the decontam process, only when? - correct answers every time and
always considered contaminated
, What is the groups or collections of microorganisms that adhere to the surface
of any object that comes into contact with nonsterile water? - correct answers
biofilms
What when used in small amounts is extremely corrosive to surgical
instruments, and it's use in the decontamination process is prohibited? -
correct answers bleach
A pH level of 7 is considered? - correct answers neutral
Instruments should never be stored _________________, and all instruments
should be sterilized as soon as possible after cleaning. - correct answers wet
The air pressure in the decontamination department should be what? - correct
answers negative
How many air exchanges per hour is the decontamination department
suppose to have? - correct answers 10
How often is the temperature and humidity levels suppose to be documented?
- correct answers daily
What forms a protective slimy film on top of water and on instruments during
the decontamination process? - correct answers biofilms
A pH level of below 7 is considered? - correct answers acidic
Items that have been presoaked or treated must be ____________ thoroughly
before further cleaning, because the presoaking or treatment agent may not
be compatible with the detergents used for cleaning. - correct answers rinsed
AND ANSWERS VERIFIED TO PASS 2025
Question - correct answers Answer
What states that All patient information is highly confidential and should
NEVER be discussed with anyone at any time unless it is required for the
direct care of the patient? - correct answers HIPPA
This process is defined by AAMI as the removal of contamination from an item
to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use. - correct
answers cleaning
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture scissors, forceps,
osteotomes, and chisels? - correct answers 400 series
What type of material is used the most in the manufacturing of surgical
instrumentation? - correct answers stainless steel
What is the proper order of how work progresses through the CSPD? - correct
answers Decontam, Prep and pack, sterilizer, sterile storage
What is defined as microorganisms on a contaminated item? - correct
answers Bioburden
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture basins, bowls, and
malleable retractors? - correct answers 300 series
,The two steps in the process of decontamination? - correct answers manual
cleaning and thermal process
As defined by OSHA what is defined as "the use of physical or chemical
means to remove, inactivate or destroy blood borne pathogens on a surface
or item to the point where they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious
particles and the surface of - correct answers decontamination
A Sales Rep brings in a new Stryker Drill for Dr Bridwell to try during a total
hip procedure. What is the first step that should be taken? - correct answers
Ask for written instructions.
The temperature in the decontamination department: - correct answers 60°-
65° F
Sharps in the decontamination department should be confined and contained
in what type of leak proof container? - correct answers impervious
After thoroughly cleaning a contaminated item the most important step in the
decontamination process is to _____________ the item. - correct answers
rinsed
Humidity level in a CS department should be kept at what percent? - correct
answers 30-60%
Instruments in the OR that are just opened but not used still have to go
through the decontam process, only when? - correct answers every time and
always considered contaminated
, What is the groups or collections of microorganisms that adhere to the surface
of any object that comes into contact with nonsterile water? - correct answers
biofilms
What when used in small amounts is extremely corrosive to surgical
instruments, and it's use in the decontamination process is prohibited? -
correct answers bleach
A pH level of 7 is considered? - correct answers neutral
Instruments should never be stored _________________, and all instruments
should be sterilized as soon as possible after cleaning. - correct answers wet
The air pressure in the decontamination department should be what? - correct
answers negative
How many air exchanges per hour is the decontamination department
suppose to have? - correct answers 10
How often is the temperature and humidity levels suppose to be documented?
- correct answers daily
What forms a protective slimy film on top of water and on instruments during
the decontamination process? - correct answers biofilms
A pH level of below 7 is considered? - correct answers acidic
Items that have been presoaked or treated must be ____________ thoroughly
before further cleaning, because the presoaking or treatment agent may not
be compatible with the detergents used for cleaning. - correct answers rinsed
