IAHCSMM CRCST FINAL EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A pick list contains information that - ANS Identifies the supplies and instruments needed for
a specific doctor and procedure
The basic unit of a living organism - ANS cell
What is the name of the surgical procedure where an opening is made into the skull? -
ANS Craniotomy
The decontamination area of the central service department is where instruments are carefully
checked for cleanliness and function. - ANS False
The term "periosteal elevator" means - ANS an instrument used to remove tissue around the
bone
Viruses - ANS Have no means of movement on their own.
The sterile storage area in a central service department should be restricted to -
ANS properly attired personnel meeting facility requirements.
The abbreviation BKA refers to a surgical procedure involving - ANS surgical removal of the
leg below the knee.
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, The body's control center is the - ANS central nervous system.
Prefix word element - ANS comes before the root.
The muscular system - ANS 1)Assists with movement, 2) Produces heat for the body, 3)
pumps blood throughout the body.
Microbes - ANS 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. -
ANS True
The pupil of the eye is the - ANS circular opening that controls the amount of light entering
the eye
Skin is a type of connective tissue. - ANS False
An advantage of centralizing central service management is - ANS allows for maximization of
people and services.
Prions are - ANS abnormal forms of protein
A herniorrhaphy is a surgical procedure which - ANS 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 - ANS Treating a fractured bone
without a surgical incision.
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Bacteria which cause disease are called - ANS pathogens
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, The US Food and Drug administration is responsible for - ANS ensuring food, drugs and
cosmetics are safe for use.
The basics of aseptic technique is - ANS Activities that prevent infection
The decontamination area of the central service department should have - ANS Negative air
flow.
Decontamination of instruments and equipment starts - ANS at the point of use.
The proper handling of instrumentation is the responsibility of - ANS everyone who comes in
contact with the instrumentation.
Center for Disease Control guidelines are considered regulatory guidelines - ANS False
One of the goals of point-of-use preparation and transport is to - ANS prevent cross
contamination.
Automatic washers clean using a spray force action called impingement - ANS True
The federal program designed for the voluntary reporting of device related problems is called -
ANS Medwatch.
When removing personal protective equipment you should remove_____ first - ANS shoe
covers
What word element tells the primary meaning of the word - ANS Root word element.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A pick list contains information that - ANS Identifies the supplies and instruments needed for
a specific doctor and procedure
The basic unit of a living organism - ANS cell
What is the name of the surgical procedure where an opening is made into the skull? -
ANS Craniotomy
The decontamination area of the central service department is where instruments are carefully
checked for cleanliness and function. - ANS False
The term "periosteal elevator" means - ANS an instrument used to remove tissue around the
bone
Viruses - ANS Have no means of movement on their own.
The sterile storage area in a central service department should be restricted to -
ANS properly attired personnel meeting facility requirements.
The abbreviation BKA refers to a surgical procedure involving - ANS surgical removal of the
leg below the knee.
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, The body's control center is the - ANS central nervous system.
Prefix word element - ANS comes before the root.
The muscular system - ANS 1)Assists with movement, 2) Produces heat for the body, 3)
pumps blood throughout the body.
Microbes - ANS 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. -
ANS True
The pupil of the eye is the - ANS circular opening that controls the amount of light entering
the eye
Skin is a type of connective tissue. - ANS False
An advantage of centralizing central service management is - ANS allows for maximization of
people and services.
Prions are - ANS abnormal forms of protein
A herniorrhaphy is a surgical procedure which - ANS 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 - ANS Treating a fractured bone
without a surgical incision.
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Bacteria which cause disease are called - ANS pathogens
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, The US Food and Drug administration is responsible for - ANS ensuring food, drugs and
cosmetics are safe for use.
The basics of aseptic technique is - ANS Activities that prevent infection
The decontamination area of the central service department should have - ANS Negative air
flow.
Decontamination of instruments and equipment starts - ANS at the point of use.
The proper handling of instrumentation is the responsibility of - ANS everyone who comes in
contact with the instrumentation.
Center for Disease Control guidelines are considered regulatory guidelines - ANS False
One of the goals of point-of-use preparation and transport is to - ANS prevent cross
contamination.
Automatic washers clean using a spray force action called impingement - ANS True
The federal program designed for the voluntary reporting of device related problems is called -
ANS Medwatch.
When removing personal protective equipment you should remove_____ first - ANS shoe
covers
What word element tells the primary meaning of the word - ANS Root word element.
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