IAHCSMM CRCST Practice Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
The desired solution for cleaning instruments is Ans: A detergent
The absence of microorganisms that cause disease is called Ans: Asepsis
What is burning in a class C fire Ans: energized electrical equipment
Bowie dick tests should be run in Ans: Dynamic air removal steam sterilizers
___________ is and example of a fungus Ans: Athletes Foot
Award given by the American Nurses Credentialing Center to hospitals that satisfy
factors that measure the strength and quality of nursing care; viewed as one of the
highest achievements a hospital can attain Ans: Magnet Status
The purpose of a decontamination battery is to protect PSIs from fluid invasion Ans:
True
A molecular reaction that created an uncontrolled release of energy is called Ans:
Polymerization
Laparoscopic instrument insulation failure can cause burns Ans: True
Dental Drills are used to remove cement. Ans: False
These carry blood away from the heart Ans: Arteries
Under current regulations who is required to report suspected medical device-related
deaths to the FDA Ans: Device Manufacturer
,Hospitals
Items that have been used in patient care should be considered contaminated Ans:
True
Promotes health by preventing and controlling disease. Ans: CDC
The largest part of the human brain is the: Ans: Cerebrum
Modern powered surgical instruments are immersible Ans: False
When assembling an instrument set for steam sterilization Ans: Instruments should be
open and disassembled to facilitate steam to contact all surfaces
Inventory replenishment system in which items removed from inventory are
automatically identified and tracked. When reorder point is reached, item information
is generated on a supply pack list in central storeroom. Items are then issued, and
transferred to appropriate user area Ans: Automated Supply Replenishment System
Tissue, body fat, blood, and other body substances are examples of BLANK soil. Ans:
Gross
This portion of the brain controls muscle coordination, body balance & posture Ans:
Cerebellum
A cord of fibrous tissue that connects muscle to a bone. Ans: Tendon
If grossly soiled instruments cannot be cleaned immediately, they should be kept
BLANK. Ans: Moist
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, What is burning in a class C fire? Ans: energized electrical equipment
this portion of the brain controls muscle coordination, body balance and posture Ans:
Cerebellum
Instrument marking tape should be wrapped approximately BLANK around the
instrument Ans: 1 to 1 1/2
The inventory system that uses two identical carts to facilitate supply replenishment is
called the: Ans: exchange cart system
Modern powered surgical instruments are immersible. (T/F) Ans: False
Which of the following is NOT a reason for tracking supplies, equipment and
instruments.
*Measure item usage
*ensure that items can be quickly located
*Meet CDC and OSHA requirements
*assist with quality preocesses Ans: meet cdc and osha requirements
Heat sensitive items: Ans: cannot be flash sterilized
The relative humidity of the central service department should be: Ans: less than 75%
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Detailed Verified Answers
The desired solution for cleaning instruments is Ans: A detergent
The absence of microorganisms that cause disease is called Ans: Asepsis
What is burning in a class C fire Ans: energized electrical equipment
Bowie dick tests should be run in Ans: Dynamic air removal steam sterilizers
___________ is and example of a fungus Ans: Athletes Foot
Award given by the American Nurses Credentialing Center to hospitals that satisfy
factors that measure the strength and quality of nursing care; viewed as one of the
highest achievements a hospital can attain Ans: Magnet Status
The purpose of a decontamination battery is to protect PSIs from fluid invasion Ans:
True
A molecular reaction that created an uncontrolled release of energy is called Ans:
Polymerization
Laparoscopic instrument insulation failure can cause burns Ans: True
Dental Drills are used to remove cement. Ans: False
These carry blood away from the heart Ans: Arteries
Under current regulations who is required to report suspected medical device-related
deaths to the FDA Ans: Device Manufacturer
,Hospitals
Items that have been used in patient care should be considered contaminated Ans:
True
Promotes health by preventing and controlling disease. Ans: CDC
The largest part of the human brain is the: Ans: Cerebrum
Modern powered surgical instruments are immersible Ans: False
When assembling an instrument set for steam sterilization Ans: Instruments should be
open and disassembled to facilitate steam to contact all surfaces
Inventory replenishment system in which items removed from inventory are
automatically identified and tracked. When reorder point is reached, item information
is generated on a supply pack list in central storeroom. Items are then issued, and
transferred to appropriate user area Ans: Automated Supply Replenishment System
Tissue, body fat, blood, and other body substances are examples of BLANK soil. Ans:
Gross
This portion of the brain controls muscle coordination, body balance & posture Ans:
Cerebellum
A cord of fibrous tissue that connects muscle to a bone. Ans: Tendon
If grossly soiled instruments cannot be cleaned immediately, they should be kept
BLANK. Ans: Moist
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, What is burning in a class C fire? Ans: energized electrical equipment
this portion of the brain controls muscle coordination, body balance and posture Ans:
Cerebellum
Instrument marking tape should be wrapped approximately BLANK around the
instrument Ans: 1 to 1 1/2
The inventory system that uses two identical carts to facilitate supply replenishment is
called the: Ans: exchange cart system
Modern powered surgical instruments are immersible. (T/F) Ans: False
Which of the following is NOT a reason for tracking supplies, equipment and
instruments.
*Measure item usage
*ensure that items can be quickly located
*Meet CDC and OSHA requirements
*assist with quality preocesses Ans: meet cdc and osha requirements
Heat sensitive items: Ans: cannot be flash sterilized
The relative humidity of the central service department should be: Ans: less than 75%
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