2026/2027 CRCST CERTIFICATION DRILL:
HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE QUIZ ALIGNED
WITH IAHCSMM STANDARDS
Thread-like "tails" that help bacteria move through liquids are
called:
- Nucleus
- Causative agent
- Flagella
- Spores - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Flagella
True or False:
Anaerobic bacteria require free oxygen to live. - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-False
True or False:
Instruments are heat treated to give their surface a mirror
(shiny) finish. - THE CORRECT ANSWER-False
Water that is turbid is:
- Hot
- Tepid
- Clear
- Cloudy - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Cloudy
,This unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to
therapeutically raise or lower the body temperature
- PCA pump
- Hypothermia unit
- Feeding pump
- Pump - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Hypothermia unit
For safety purposes, Central Service Technicians should
consider all microorganisms in the decontamination area:
- Gram-Positive
- Gram-Negative
- Manageable
- Potentially Infectious - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Potentially
infectious
True or False:
To prevent aerosols, items should be brushed below the surface
of the water. - THE CORRECT ANSWER-True
True or False:
Infectious medical waste is regulated by the EPA - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-True
Paper/plastic sterilization pouches:
- Are not suitable for steam sterilization processes
- Should not be placed inside of wrapped sets or containers
, - Should be used only for dry heat sterilization processes
- Are used to package wood and cork products for sterilization -
THE CORRECT ANSWER-Should not be placed inside of wrapped sets
or containers
Medical Device reporting is regulated by the
- NFPA
- EPA
- WHO
- FDA - THE CORRECT ANSWER-FDA
Wicking materials are used to:
- Dry instruments before sterilization
- Allow air removal,steam penetration and facilitate drying
- Cushion instruments from the extreme force in steam
sterilizer chambers
- Hold water away from the bottom of instrument trays - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-Allow air removal,steam penetration and
facilitate drying
Maximum Density for Linen Packs - THE CORRECT ANSWER-7.2
pounds per cubic foot
Loaner instruments should:
- Be decontaminated if they appear soiled upon arrival
- Be sterilized using a low temperature process
- Be decontaminated before use
HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE QUIZ ALIGNED
WITH IAHCSMM STANDARDS
Thread-like "tails" that help bacteria move through liquids are
called:
- Nucleus
- Causative agent
- Flagella
- Spores - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Flagella
True or False:
Anaerobic bacteria require free oxygen to live. - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-False
True or False:
Instruments are heat treated to give their surface a mirror
(shiny) finish. - THE CORRECT ANSWER-False
Water that is turbid is:
- Hot
- Tepid
- Clear
- Cloudy - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Cloudy
,This unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to
therapeutically raise or lower the body temperature
- PCA pump
- Hypothermia unit
- Feeding pump
- Pump - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Hypothermia unit
For safety purposes, Central Service Technicians should
consider all microorganisms in the decontamination area:
- Gram-Positive
- Gram-Negative
- Manageable
- Potentially Infectious - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Potentially
infectious
True or False:
To prevent aerosols, items should be brushed below the surface
of the water. - THE CORRECT ANSWER-True
True or False:
Infectious medical waste is regulated by the EPA - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-True
Paper/plastic sterilization pouches:
- Are not suitable for steam sterilization processes
- Should not be placed inside of wrapped sets or containers
, - Should be used only for dry heat sterilization processes
- Are used to package wood and cork products for sterilization -
THE CORRECT ANSWER-Should not be placed inside of wrapped sets
or containers
Medical Device reporting is regulated by the
- NFPA
- EPA
- WHO
- FDA - THE CORRECT ANSWER-FDA
Wicking materials are used to:
- Dry instruments before sterilization
- Allow air removal,steam penetration and facilitate drying
- Cushion instruments from the extreme force in steam
sterilizer chambers
- Hold water away from the bottom of instrument trays - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-Allow air removal,steam penetration and
facilitate drying
Maximum Density for Linen Packs - THE CORRECT ANSWER-7.2
pounds per cubic foot
Loaner instruments should:
- Be decontaminated if they appear soiled upon arrival
- Be sterilized using a low temperature process
- Be decontaminated before use
