C R C S T FINAL EXAM 2024/2025 WITH QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A++
Tube black structures that connect the kidneys to the urinary bladder -
ANSWER Ureters
To remove ions which have an electrical charge - ANSWER Deionize
Water that has been treated and is acceptable for drinking - ANSWER
Portable Water
The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are - ANSWER
Square-fold and envelope-fold
Tracking patient care equipment can prevent equipment shortages -
ANSWER True
The inventory system that stock supplies by established stock level is
called - ANSWER Par-Level
In central service, the concept of "one way flow of materials" refers to the
movement of products - ANSWER From soiled areas to clean processing
areas within central service
When loading a steam sterilizer items with soiled bottoms, should be -
ANSWER Placed on edge
Used an ear surgery and for driving very small wires through the bone -
ANSWER Micro drill
"Pneumonectomy" is - ANSWER Surgical removal of the lung
Last sterilization of implants is NOT recommended by - ANSWER AMMI &
AORN
The pathway that food takes through the digestive system - ANSWER
alimentary canal
,This part of the nervous system, many automatic body functions like the
heartbeat and breathing - ANSWER Brain Stem
"DIS" is - ANSWER Apart, away
The hip joint is an example of - ANSWER ball and socket joint
The term "superheated steam" means - ANSWER Dry steam
The two most common temperatures use in steam sterilization are -
ANSWER 250 Celsius
270-275 Fahrenheit
OSHA blood-borne pathogen standard requirements: - ANSWER - provide
hepatitis B vaccine to employees at no cost
- Observe standard precaution
- use engineering controls to prevent biohazard exposure
The term "excise" means - ANSWER To cut out
In the ABC inventory control system "A" items represent - ANSWER The
smallest number of items and the largest dollar
Michael, grind, or Supercuts scissors are usually identified with a black
handle - ANSWER True
This tissue connects, one bone to another - ANSWER ligament
Which of the following would be the best choice for HIGH-LEVEL
disinfection of instruments? - ANSWER OPA (Ortho-Phthalaldehyde)
These muscles control, involuntary movements, like breathing and
digestion - ANSWER smooth muscle
Endotracheal tubes and anesthesia breathing circuits are examples of -
ANSWER Semi-critical device
The largest part of the human brain is the - ANSWER Cerebrum
Inanimate objects that can transmit bacteria are called - ANSWER fomites
,Kerrison/laminectomy rongeurs should be tested using - ANSWER an
index card
This surgical procedure is the removal of a testicle - ANSWER orchiectomy
Disposable sharp items (blades, needles, etc.) should be removed at point
of use in place in a _______ container, labeled BIOHAZARD - ANSWER
Hard side
The use of HEAT to kill microorganisms EXCEPT spores - ANSWER
thermal disinfection
CANNOT be immersed - ANSWER Powered surgical instruments
Term relating to infectious agents, presenting a risk to human health -
ANSWER Biohazard
Process by which all forms of microorganisms are completely destroyed -
ANSWER sterilization
A common disinfectant that must remain in wet contact with the item being
disinfected for at least five minutes - ANSWER Alcohol
Used as both antiseptic and disinfectant. Should NOT be used on surgical
instruments due to its staining properties. - ANSWER Iodophors
Process by which a solution is combined with an activating chemical before
use. Glutaradehydes must be activated before initial use - ANSWER
Activation
A desired solution for cleaning instruments - ANSWER detergent
______ should be spot cleaned IMMEDIATELY - ANSWER Spills
Tapwater should I ideally have a chlorine concentration of _____ ppm or
less - ANSWER 250
The number of times per year, that inventory is purchased, consumed, and
replace is called the - ANSWER Inventory turnover rate
, Which of the following are classified as high-level disinfectants - ANSWER
Glutaraldehyde and OPA
Used to visualize the entire large intestine - ANSWER colonoscope
The use of positive and negative air pressure in the central service
department is designed to take the place of heating and air conditioning -
ANSWER False
The Bowie dick test should be run in - ANSWER dynamic air removal
steam sterilizers
Bowie dick test - ANSWER Is specifically used to evaluate the
effectiveness of air removal in steam sterilizers
When attached to the bone this tissue makes body movement possible -
ANSWER muscular tissue
This surgery uses implants like screws and plates to realign a fractured
bone - ANSWER Open reduction internal fixation(ORIF)
Which of the following is an example of regulated medical waste -
ANSWER blood soaked sponges
Regulated medical waste - ANSWER Is considered anything hazardous
and can expose risk to patients
What would be the recommended exposure time for a dry heat sterilization
load that was run at an exposure temperature of 320°F (160°F) - ANSWER
2 hours
Which of the following sterilization quality assurance measurements is
designed to provide a written record of sterilizer cycle activity - ANSWER
mechanical recording charts/printouts
The probability of a viable microorganism being present on an item after
sterilization is the ___________________________. - ANSWER sterility
assurance level (SAL)
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A++
Tube black structures that connect the kidneys to the urinary bladder -
ANSWER Ureters
To remove ions which have an electrical charge - ANSWER Deionize
Water that has been treated and is acceptable for drinking - ANSWER
Portable Water
The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are - ANSWER
Square-fold and envelope-fold
Tracking patient care equipment can prevent equipment shortages -
ANSWER True
The inventory system that stock supplies by established stock level is
called - ANSWER Par-Level
In central service, the concept of "one way flow of materials" refers to the
movement of products - ANSWER From soiled areas to clean processing
areas within central service
When loading a steam sterilizer items with soiled bottoms, should be -
ANSWER Placed on edge
Used an ear surgery and for driving very small wires through the bone -
ANSWER Micro drill
"Pneumonectomy" is - ANSWER Surgical removal of the lung
Last sterilization of implants is NOT recommended by - ANSWER AMMI &
AORN
The pathway that food takes through the digestive system - ANSWER
alimentary canal
,This part of the nervous system, many automatic body functions like the
heartbeat and breathing - ANSWER Brain Stem
"DIS" is - ANSWER Apart, away
The hip joint is an example of - ANSWER ball and socket joint
The term "superheated steam" means - ANSWER Dry steam
The two most common temperatures use in steam sterilization are -
ANSWER 250 Celsius
270-275 Fahrenheit
OSHA blood-borne pathogen standard requirements: - ANSWER - provide
hepatitis B vaccine to employees at no cost
- Observe standard precaution
- use engineering controls to prevent biohazard exposure
The term "excise" means - ANSWER To cut out
In the ABC inventory control system "A" items represent - ANSWER The
smallest number of items and the largest dollar
Michael, grind, or Supercuts scissors are usually identified with a black
handle - ANSWER True
This tissue connects, one bone to another - ANSWER ligament
Which of the following would be the best choice for HIGH-LEVEL
disinfection of instruments? - ANSWER OPA (Ortho-Phthalaldehyde)
These muscles control, involuntary movements, like breathing and
digestion - ANSWER smooth muscle
Endotracheal tubes and anesthesia breathing circuits are examples of -
ANSWER Semi-critical device
The largest part of the human brain is the - ANSWER Cerebrum
Inanimate objects that can transmit bacteria are called - ANSWER fomites
,Kerrison/laminectomy rongeurs should be tested using - ANSWER an
index card
This surgical procedure is the removal of a testicle - ANSWER orchiectomy
Disposable sharp items (blades, needles, etc.) should be removed at point
of use in place in a _______ container, labeled BIOHAZARD - ANSWER
Hard side
The use of HEAT to kill microorganisms EXCEPT spores - ANSWER
thermal disinfection
CANNOT be immersed - ANSWER Powered surgical instruments
Term relating to infectious agents, presenting a risk to human health -
ANSWER Biohazard
Process by which all forms of microorganisms are completely destroyed -
ANSWER sterilization
A common disinfectant that must remain in wet contact with the item being
disinfected for at least five minutes - ANSWER Alcohol
Used as both antiseptic and disinfectant. Should NOT be used on surgical
instruments due to its staining properties. - ANSWER Iodophors
Process by which a solution is combined with an activating chemical before
use. Glutaradehydes must be activated before initial use - ANSWER
Activation
A desired solution for cleaning instruments - ANSWER detergent
______ should be spot cleaned IMMEDIATELY - ANSWER Spills
Tapwater should I ideally have a chlorine concentration of _____ ppm or
less - ANSWER 250
The number of times per year, that inventory is purchased, consumed, and
replace is called the - ANSWER Inventory turnover rate
, Which of the following are classified as high-level disinfectants - ANSWER
Glutaraldehyde and OPA
Used to visualize the entire large intestine - ANSWER colonoscope
The use of positive and negative air pressure in the central service
department is designed to take the place of heating and air conditioning -
ANSWER False
The Bowie dick test should be run in - ANSWER dynamic air removal
steam sterilizers
Bowie dick test - ANSWER Is specifically used to evaluate the
effectiveness of air removal in steam sterilizers
When attached to the bone this tissue makes body movement possible -
ANSWER muscular tissue
This surgery uses implants like screws and plates to realign a fractured
bone - ANSWER Open reduction internal fixation(ORIF)
Which of the following is an example of regulated medical waste -
ANSWER blood soaked sponges
Regulated medical waste - ANSWER Is considered anything hazardous
and can expose risk to patients
What would be the recommended exposure time for a dry heat sterilization
load that was run at an exposure temperature of 320°F (160°F) - ANSWER
2 hours
Which of the following sterilization quality assurance measurements is
designed to provide a written record of sterilizer cycle activity - ANSWER
mechanical recording charts/printouts
The probability of a viable microorganism being present on an item after
sterilization is the ___________________________. - ANSWER sterility
assurance level (SAL)
