IAHCSMM CRCST Exam with question and
answer100% correct
The physical method by which an ultrasonic units clean is called - Cavitation
Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked or frayed electrical cords: -
whenever the equipment is cleaned
Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using: - dry heat sterilization
Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a mechanical cleaning process. -
False. They should all be cleaned manually.
Agency responsible for the MedWatch program - FDA food and drug administration
Phenolics are classified as - intermediate to low level disinfectants
To prevent coagulation of proteins, water temperature should be - Below 43 C (110 F)
Secondary containers of chemicals - must be labeled with a copy of the original
manufacturer's label or a generic label that identifies hazard warnings and directions
These carry blood away from the heart - arteries
,The percentage of hospital patients that develop a healthcare facility-associated infection. -
Approximately 10%
Spiral shaped bacteria are classified as - spirillum
The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are - Square-fold and envelope-
fold
Third party reprocessors are regulated by the FDA - True
In central service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers to the movement of
products - From soiled areas to clean processing areas within central service
Horizontal work surfaces in the decontamination area should be cleaned and disinfected - At
the beginning and end of each shift.
A material that removes electrons from another substance is Called - an oxidizing agent
Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilizer & Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse (SFPP) - Use an active air removal
system
These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the growth of microorganisms: -
antiseptics
Agency responsible for regulating EO - OSHA and EPA
Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by - gold handles
, 7.2 pounds per cubic foot - Maximum density for linen packs
Package condensation will occur when - Placing hot or warm packages in cold surfaces
The decontamination area of the central service department should have - 10 air exchanges
per hour
ISO 9000 - an international standard used by participating organizations to help assure that
they consistently deliver quality services and products
Air exchanges in EtO sterilizer room - 10 per hour
Water purification usually involves the use of a - pre and post filter
Which of the following is not an acceptable form of instrument marking? - Electric etching
(engraving)
Aluminum items should be cleaned: - using a to and fro motion with the grain
Wicking materials are used to : - allow air removal, steam penetration and facilitate drying
Exchange cart system - The inventory system that uses two identical carts to facilitate Supply
replenishment is called the.
The largest operating channel of an endoscope is the ___ channel? - Instrument
answer100% correct
The physical method by which an ultrasonic units clean is called - Cavitation
Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked or frayed electrical cords: -
whenever the equipment is cleaned
Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using: - dry heat sterilization
Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a mechanical cleaning process. -
False. They should all be cleaned manually.
Agency responsible for the MedWatch program - FDA food and drug administration
Phenolics are classified as - intermediate to low level disinfectants
To prevent coagulation of proteins, water temperature should be - Below 43 C (110 F)
Secondary containers of chemicals - must be labeled with a copy of the original
manufacturer's label or a generic label that identifies hazard warnings and directions
These carry blood away from the heart - arteries
,The percentage of hospital patients that develop a healthcare facility-associated infection. -
Approximately 10%
Spiral shaped bacteria are classified as - spirillum
The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are - Square-fold and envelope-
fold
Third party reprocessors are regulated by the FDA - True
In central service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers to the movement of
products - From soiled areas to clean processing areas within central service
Horizontal work surfaces in the decontamination area should be cleaned and disinfected - At
the beginning and end of each shift.
A material that removes electrons from another substance is Called - an oxidizing agent
Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilizer & Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse (SFPP) - Use an active air removal
system
These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the growth of microorganisms: -
antiseptics
Agency responsible for regulating EO - OSHA and EPA
Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by - gold handles
, 7.2 pounds per cubic foot - Maximum density for linen packs
Package condensation will occur when - Placing hot or warm packages in cold surfaces
The decontamination area of the central service department should have - 10 air exchanges
per hour
ISO 9000 - an international standard used by participating organizations to help assure that
they consistently deliver quality services and products
Air exchanges in EtO sterilizer room - 10 per hour
Water purification usually involves the use of a - pre and post filter
Which of the following is not an acceptable form of instrument marking? - Electric etching
(engraving)
Aluminum items should be cleaned: - using a to and fro motion with the grain
Wicking materials are used to : - allow air removal, steam penetration and facilitate drying
Exchange cart system - The inventory system that uses two identical carts to facilitate Supply
replenishment is called the.
The largest operating channel of an endoscope is the ___ channel? - Instrument
