IAHCSMM CRCST 8TH EDITION - CHAPTER 2 (Complete) with 100% correct answers

When loading a steam sterilizer, basins should be (A) placed in an upright position. (B) loaded first. (C) placed on edge. (D) placed in a wire basket. C The higher the bioburden on an object (A) the more difficult it will be to sterilize. (B) the less time it will take to sterilize it. (C) the more biological tests will be needed in the load. (D) the longer it will take to cool after sterilization. A When combining loads, hard goods should be placed on the top shelves to allow for more efficient removal of the condensate. (A) True (B) False B The steam sterilization process can be affected by the design of the medical device being sterilized. (A) True (B) False A Central Service technicians need to understand the anatomy of a steam sterilizer to (A) know how to properly clean the chamber. (B) understand how the sterilizer operates. (C) understand how to test the thermostatic trap. (D) know how to properly maintain the jacket. B The weakest part of a steam sterilizer is the (A) jacket. (B) gasket. (C) door. (D) thermostatic valve. C Three of the main phases of a terminal steam sterilizer cycle are (A) gravity, exposure and exhaust. (B) pre-vacuum, exposure and exhaust. (C) exposure, exhaust and dry. (D) conditioning, exposure and exhaust. D The most common reason for steam sterilization failure is (A) lack of steam contact with the instrument. (B) insufficient temperature. (C) inadequate exposure time. (D) drying issues. A The coolest place in a steam sterilizer is the (A) gasket. (B) thermostatic trap. (C) jacket. (D) chamber. B Steam flush pressure pulse sterilizers are a type of gravity sterilizers. (A) True (B) False B Factors that can cause sterilant contact failure with the instrument are (A) cleaning, loosely packed load. (B) conditioning, size and weight of the instrument. (C) solid bottom containers, exposure time. (D) crowded loads, clogged drain strainer. D One of the most frequent causes of a clogged drain screen is (A) tape. (B) wrapper particles. (C) poor steam quality. (D) malfunctioning baffle plate. A After sterilization the load contents may take two hours or more to cool. (A) True (B) False A Peel pouches should be placed (blank) for sterilization (A) on edge, paper to plastic. (B) on edge, plastic to plastic. (C) placed flat with the plastic side up. (D) placed flat with the paper side up. A Items with a standard steam sterilization cycle recommended by the manufacturer can be damaged if run in an extended cycle. (A) True (B) False A How frequently should a sterilizer's strainer be removed and cleaned? (A) Daily (B) After each use (C) Once weekly (D) Only when the machine's operating control gauge indicates cleaning is necessary A