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1. Question Answer
2. What states that All patient information is highly con- HIPPA
fidential and should NEVER be discussed with anyone
at any time unless it is required for the direct care of
the patient?
3. This process is defined by AAMI as the removal of cleaning
contamination from an item to the extent necessary
for further processing or for the intended use.
4. What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture 400 series
scissors, forceps, osteotomes, and chisels?
5. What type of material is used the most in the manu- stainless steel
facturing of surgical instrumentation?
6. What is the proper order of how work progresses Decontam, Prep and pack,
through the CSPD? sterilizer, sterile storage
7. What is defined as microorganisms on a contaminat- Bioburden
ed item?
8. What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture 300 series
basins, bowls, and malleable retractors?
9. The two steps in the process of decontamination? manual cleaning and
thermal process
10. As defined by OSHA what is defined as "the use of decontamination
physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate or
destroy blood borne pathogens on a surface or item
to the point where they are no longer capable of trans-
mitting infectious particles and the surface of
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11. A Sales Rep brings in a new Stryker Drill for Dr Bridwell Ask for written instruc-
to try during a total hip procedure. What is the first tions.
step that should be taken?
12. The temperature in the decontamination department: 60°-65° F
13. Sharps in the decontamination department should be impervious
confined and contained in what type of leak proof
container?
14. After thoroughly cleaning a contaminated item the rinsed
most important step in the decontamination process
is to _____________ the item.
15. Humidity level in a CS department should be kept at 30-60%
what percent?
16. Instruments in the OR that are just opened but not every time and always
used still have to go through the decontam process, considered contaminated
only when?
17. What is the groups or collections of microorganisms biofilms
that adhere to the surface of any object that comes
into contact with nonsterile water?
18. What when used in small amounts is extremely corro- bleach
sive to surgical instruments, and it's use in the decon-
tamination process is prohibited?
19. A pH level of 7 is considered? neutral
20. wet
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Instruments should never be stored _________________,
and all instruments should be sterilized as soon as
possible after cleaning.
21. The air pressure in the decontamination department negative
should be what?
22. How many air exchanges per hour is the decontami- 10
nation department suppose to have?
23. How often is the temperature and humidity levels sup- daily
pose to be documented?
24. What forms a protective slimy film on top of water and biofilms
on instruments during the decontamination process?
25. A pH level of below 7 is considered? acidic
26. Items that have been presoaked or treated must be rinsed
____________ thoroughly before further cleaning, be-
cause the presoaking or treatment agent may not be
compatible with the detergents used for cleaning.
27. A pH level above 7 is considered? alkaline
28. Biofilms adhere to all surfaces, but they form more lumens, serrated surfaces,
slowly on smooth surfaces than on rough surfaces. difficult-to-reach surfaces
In healthcare settings, the items most affected by
biofilms are those with?
29. What kind of detergents contain organic substances Enzymatic detergents
that assist in the breakdown of protein soils and
blood?
CRCST PRACTICE TEST
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1. Question Answer
2. What states that All patient information is highly con- HIPPA
fidential and should NEVER be discussed with anyone
at any time unless it is required for the direct care of
the patient?
3. This process is defined by AAMI as the removal of cleaning
contamination from an item to the extent necessary
for further processing or for the intended use.
4. What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture 400 series
scissors, forceps, osteotomes, and chisels?
5. What type of material is used the most in the manu- stainless steel
facturing of surgical instrumentation?
6. What is the proper order of how work progresses Decontam, Prep and pack,
through the CSPD? sterilizer, sterile storage
7. What is defined as microorganisms on a contaminat- Bioburden
ed item?
8. What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture 300 series
basins, bowls, and malleable retractors?
9. The two steps in the process of decontamination? manual cleaning and
thermal process
10. As defined by OSHA what is defined as "the use of decontamination
physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate or
destroy blood borne pathogens on a surface or item
to the point where they are no longer capable of trans-
mitting infectious particles and the surface of
, CRCST PRACTICE TEST
CRCST PRACTICE TEST
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11. A Sales Rep brings in a new Stryker Drill for Dr Bridwell Ask for written instruc-
to try during a total hip procedure. What is the first tions.
step that should be taken?
12. The temperature in the decontamination department: 60°-65° F
13. Sharps in the decontamination department should be impervious
confined and contained in what type of leak proof
container?
14. After thoroughly cleaning a contaminated item the rinsed
most important step in the decontamination process
is to _____________ the item.
15. Humidity level in a CS department should be kept at 30-60%
what percent?
16. Instruments in the OR that are just opened but not every time and always
used still have to go through the decontam process, considered contaminated
only when?
17. What is the groups or collections of microorganisms biofilms
that adhere to the surface of any object that comes
into contact with nonsterile water?
18. What when used in small amounts is extremely corro- bleach
sive to surgical instruments, and it's use in the decon-
tamination process is prohibited?
19. A pH level of 7 is considered? neutral
20. wet
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Instruments should never be stored _________________,
and all instruments should be sterilized as soon as
possible after cleaning.
21. The air pressure in the decontamination department negative
should be what?
22. How many air exchanges per hour is the decontami- 10
nation department suppose to have?
23. How often is the temperature and humidity levels sup- daily
pose to be documented?
24. What forms a protective slimy film on top of water and biofilms
on instruments during the decontamination process?
25. A pH level of below 7 is considered? acidic
26. Items that have been presoaked or treated must be rinsed
____________ thoroughly before further cleaning, be-
cause the presoaking or treatment agent may not be
compatible with the detergents used for cleaning.
27. A pH level above 7 is considered? alkaline
28. Biofilms adhere to all surfaces, but they form more lumens, serrated surfaces,
slowly on smooth surfaces than on rough surfaces. difficult-to-reach surfaces
In healthcare settings, the items most affected by
biofilms are those with?
29. What kind of detergents contain organic substances Enzymatic detergents
that assist in the breakdown of protein soils and
blood?
