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CRCST 9th Edition Review: Sterile Processing Certification Study Guide

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The CRCST Certification Review, 9th Edition is a comprehensive study guide designed to help sterile processing professionals prepare for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam. This updated edition covers essential sterile processing concepts, exam-focused practice questions, and detailed explanations to build confidence and improve test performance. Whether you are a first-time test taker or seeking recertification, this CRCST exam prep book provides clear, organized content aligned with current industry standards. Perfect for students, educators, and healthcare technicians, it is the trusted resource to master sterile processing knowledge and succeed on the CRCST exam.

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CRCST 9th Edition Review: Sterile Processing Certification
Study Guide

d. Identifies the sup-
plies, utensils and
instru- ments needed
for a spe- cific physician
and proce- dure




a. Cell


1. A case cart pull sheet (pick list) contains
information that:

A.Assists the surgeon during the procedure
B. Is used to assemble surgical instrument
sets
C.Assists the Sterile Processing (SP) technician
in se- lecting the correct supplies for the
sterile storage area
D.Identifies the supplies, utensils and
instruments needed for a specific physician
and procedure

2. The basic unit of a living organism is a:
A. Cell
B. Cytoplasm
C.Nucleus
D.Organ



, CRCST 9th Edition Review: Sterile Processing Certification
Study Guide
3. The surgical procedure where an opening is made into b. Craniotom
the skull is called a/an:
A.Burr hole
B. Craniotomy
C.Craniectomy
D.Open reduction

4. A major portion of work performed in the sterile stor- b. Receipt of
supplies
age area is:
A.Instrument cooling
B. Receipt of supplies
C.Sterilizer unloading
D.All the above

5. A periosteal elevator is used for: d. Lifting a thin layer of
A.Surgical removal of tissue near the tis- sue to expose the
thyroid
bone






, CRCST 9th Edition Review: Sterile Processing Certification
Study Guide
B. Surgical removal of a large portion of the
stomach
C.Cutting skin
D.Lifting a thin layer of tissue to expose the
bone d. Viruses
6. Which of the following has no means to
move on its own?
A.Cocci
B. Bacillus
C.Aerobic bacteria
D.Viruses b. The day or evening
be-
7. Instrument sets and other required
instrumentation
needed for all scheduled procedures for an entire day fore it will be
used
are usually pulled (collected):
a. Two days before it will be used
b. The day or evening before it will be used
c. The morning of the planned surgery
d. Early morning (for morning procedures) and
early afternoon (for afternoon procedures) on
the day of surgery

8. The abbreviation BKA refers to a surgical D.A type of
procedure involving: hip joint
reconstru
A.Treatment of a fractured bone without a tion
surgical incision
9. The body's
B. Surgical removal of both the fallopian control cente
tubes and ovaries is the:
C.Surgical removal of the leg below the knee A.Meninges


, CRCST 9th Edition Review: Sterile Processing Certification
Study Guide
c. Surgical removal of the leg below the knee




B. central nervous system

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