CRCST Practice Test #3 || 100% Accurate Answers.
When is the optimal time to perform a leak test on a sterilizer?
A. After each sterilization cycle.
B. Before the first sterilization cycle of the day.
C. When a potential leak is detected.
D. Once a week, regardless of use. correct answers B. Before the first sterilization cycle of the
day.
Where are the maintenance records of sterilization equipment typically stored?
A. With the equipment manufacturer
B. In the hospital's main administrative office
C. In the Central Service Department
D. With the equipment supplier correct answers C. In the Central Service Department
If you discover a broken glass item in the decontamination area, what is the most appropriate
action to take?
A. Pick up the pieces using gloves
B. Use a brush and dustpan to collect the broken pieces
C. Leave the area and report the incident
D. Sweep the area with a mop correct answers B. Use a brush and dustpan to collect the broken
pieces
A co-worker in the sterilization area has a small chemical spill. They start to clean it up without
using a spill kit. What should you do?
,A. Ignore the situation and continue your work
B. Assist them in cleaning up the spill without a spill kit
C. Inform them about the use of a spill kit and offer to get it
D. Report the incident to your supervisor correct answers C. Inform them about the use of a spill
kit and offer to get it
If a sharps container in the decontamination area is full, what is the best course of action?
A. Continue using it until someone else changes it
B. Remove the sharps, place them in a biohazard bag, and reuse the container
C. Replace it with a new container and seal the full one
D. Leave it and report to a supervisor at the end of the shift correct answers C. Replace it with a
new container and seal the full one
Linens that have been used during surgery are typically disposable.
True
False correct answers False
As a CRCST, you notice that a sterilization package is showing an external indicator as not
processed, even though it went through the sterilization cycle. What is the most appropriate
action in this situation?
A. Use the package, assuming it is an indicator error.
B. Re-sterilize the package.
C. Check the sterilizer for malfunction.
D. Both B and C. correct answers D. Both B and C.
,You have just finished a sterilization cycle and are about to unload the sterilizer. The temperature
gauge shows that the sterilizer's temperature is significantly higher than room temperature. What
is the best action to take?
A. Immediately unload the sterilizer to clear it for the next cycle.
B. Let the sterilizer cool to room temperature before unloading.
C. Open the door slightly to allow the hot air to escape quickly.
D. Spray a cooling agent into the sterilizer to speed up the cooling pro correct answers B. Let the
sterilizer cool to room temperature before unloading.
A central service technician has a set of large, heavy orthopedic instruments to be sterilized. The
instruments are made of heat-resistant metal and the sterilization method to be used is steam.
What packaging method should the technician choose in this scenario?
A. Peel packs
B. Flat wrap
C. Rigid containers
D. Heat-seal pouches correct answers C. Rigid containers
You're responsible for inspecting a new type of complex orthopedic instrument that has just
arrived. Despite having attended a general overview on the instrument, you're unsure about the
specific process for checking its functionality. What should you do?
A. Use your general knowledge and experience to check the instrument.
B. Ask a colleague who has worked longer in the department for guidance.
C. Refer to the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU) for the specific checking process.
D. Dela correct answers C. Refer to the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU) for the specific
checking process.
, Which one of the following statements about the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) inventory method is
incorrect?
A. FIFO method helps ensure that inventory remains fresh.
B. FIFO method helps reduce waste and increase efficiency.
C. FIFO method means the last items received should be used first.
D. FIFO method is especially important in managing supplies with expiration dates. correct
answers C. FIFO method means the last items received should be used first.
What is an effective method for tracking items in the central service department?
A. Memorizing where each item is located.
B. Labeling items with handwritten notes.
C. Using a computerized tracking system.
D. Asking other technicians where items are located. correct answers C. Using a computerized
tracking system.
Which of the following is a safety measure when using high-level disinfection (HLD)?
A. Wearing a lab coat and gloves
B. Using a diluted solution beyond its expiration date
C. Performing HLD in a poorly ventilated area
D. Using a spill kit for accidental spills correct answers A. Wearing a lab coat and gloves
What is the acceptable range of humidity level for a typical sterile processing department?
A. 20% to 60%
B. 30% to 60%
When is the optimal time to perform a leak test on a sterilizer?
A. After each sterilization cycle.
B. Before the first sterilization cycle of the day.
C. When a potential leak is detected.
D. Once a week, regardless of use. correct answers B. Before the first sterilization cycle of the
day.
Where are the maintenance records of sterilization equipment typically stored?
A. With the equipment manufacturer
B. In the hospital's main administrative office
C. In the Central Service Department
D. With the equipment supplier correct answers C. In the Central Service Department
If you discover a broken glass item in the decontamination area, what is the most appropriate
action to take?
A. Pick up the pieces using gloves
B. Use a brush and dustpan to collect the broken pieces
C. Leave the area and report the incident
D. Sweep the area with a mop correct answers B. Use a brush and dustpan to collect the broken
pieces
A co-worker in the sterilization area has a small chemical spill. They start to clean it up without
using a spill kit. What should you do?
,A. Ignore the situation and continue your work
B. Assist them in cleaning up the spill without a spill kit
C. Inform them about the use of a spill kit and offer to get it
D. Report the incident to your supervisor correct answers C. Inform them about the use of a spill
kit and offer to get it
If a sharps container in the decontamination area is full, what is the best course of action?
A. Continue using it until someone else changes it
B. Remove the sharps, place them in a biohazard bag, and reuse the container
C. Replace it with a new container and seal the full one
D. Leave it and report to a supervisor at the end of the shift correct answers C. Replace it with a
new container and seal the full one
Linens that have been used during surgery are typically disposable.
True
False correct answers False
As a CRCST, you notice that a sterilization package is showing an external indicator as not
processed, even though it went through the sterilization cycle. What is the most appropriate
action in this situation?
A. Use the package, assuming it is an indicator error.
B. Re-sterilize the package.
C. Check the sterilizer for malfunction.
D. Both B and C. correct answers D. Both B and C.
,You have just finished a sterilization cycle and are about to unload the sterilizer. The temperature
gauge shows that the sterilizer's temperature is significantly higher than room temperature. What
is the best action to take?
A. Immediately unload the sterilizer to clear it for the next cycle.
B. Let the sterilizer cool to room temperature before unloading.
C. Open the door slightly to allow the hot air to escape quickly.
D. Spray a cooling agent into the sterilizer to speed up the cooling pro correct answers B. Let the
sterilizer cool to room temperature before unloading.
A central service technician has a set of large, heavy orthopedic instruments to be sterilized. The
instruments are made of heat-resistant metal and the sterilization method to be used is steam.
What packaging method should the technician choose in this scenario?
A. Peel packs
B. Flat wrap
C. Rigid containers
D. Heat-seal pouches correct answers C. Rigid containers
You're responsible for inspecting a new type of complex orthopedic instrument that has just
arrived. Despite having attended a general overview on the instrument, you're unsure about the
specific process for checking its functionality. What should you do?
A. Use your general knowledge and experience to check the instrument.
B. Ask a colleague who has worked longer in the department for guidance.
C. Refer to the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU) for the specific checking process.
D. Dela correct answers C. Refer to the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU) for the specific
checking process.
, Which one of the following statements about the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) inventory method is
incorrect?
A. FIFO method helps ensure that inventory remains fresh.
B. FIFO method helps reduce waste and increase efficiency.
C. FIFO method means the last items received should be used first.
D. FIFO method is especially important in managing supplies with expiration dates. correct
answers C. FIFO method means the last items received should be used first.
What is an effective method for tracking items in the central service department?
A. Memorizing where each item is located.
B. Labeling items with handwritten notes.
C. Using a computerized tracking system.
D. Asking other technicians where items are located. correct answers C. Using a computerized
tracking system.
Which of the following is a safety measure when using high-level disinfection (HLD)?
A. Wearing a lab coat and gloves
B. Using a diluted solution beyond its expiration date
C. Performing HLD in a poorly ventilated area
D. Using a spill kit for accidental spills correct answers A. Wearing a lab coat and gloves
What is the acceptable range of humidity level for a typical sterile processing department?
A. 20% to 60%
B. 30% to 60%
