IAHCSMM CRCST EXAM | QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |
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The physical method by which an ultrasonic units clean is called - CORRECT
ANSWER - Cavitation
Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked or frayed
electrical cords: - CORRECT ANSWER - whenever the equipment is cleaned
Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using: - CORRECT ANSWER -
dry heat sterilization
Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a mechanical cleaning
process. - CORRECT ANSWER - False. They should all be cleaned manually.
Agency responsible for the MedWatch program - CORRECT ANSWER - FDA
food and drug administration
Phenolics are classified as - CORRECT ANSWER - intermediate to low level
disinfectants
To prevent coagulation of proteins, water temperature should be - CORRECT
ANSWER - Below 43 C (110 F)
Secondary containers of chemicals - CORRECT ANSWER - must be labeled
with a copy of the original manufacturer's label or a generic label that identifies
hazard warnings and directions
These carry blood away from the heart - CORRECT ANSWER - arteries
,The percentage of hospital patients that develop a healthcare facility-associated
infection. - CORRECT ANSWER - Approximately 10%
Spiral shaped bacteria are classified as - CORRECT ANSWER - spirillum
The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are - CORRECT
ANSWER - Square-fold and envelope-fold
Third party reprocessors are regulated by the FDA - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
In central service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers to the
movement of products - CORRECT ANSWER - From soiled areas to clean
processing areas within central service
Horizontal work surfaces in the decontamination area should be cleaned and
disinfected - CORRECT ANSWER - At the beginning and end of each shift.
A material that removes electrons from another substance is Called -
CORRECT ANSWER - an oxidizing agent
Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilizer & Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse (SFPP) -
CORRECT ANSWER - Use an active air removal system
These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the growth of
microorganisms: - CORRECT ANSWER - antiseptics
Agency responsible for regulating EO - CORRECT ANSWER - OSHA and
EPA
, Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by -
CORRECT ANSWER - gold handles
7.2 pounds per cubic foot - CORRECT ANSWER - Maximum density for
linen packs
Package condensation will occur when - CORRECT ANSWER - Placing hot
or warm packages in cold surfaces
The decontamination area of the central service department should have -
CORRECT ANSWER - 10 air exchanges per hour
ISO 9000 - CORRECT ANSWER - an international standard used by
participating organizations to help assure that they consistently deliver quality
services and products
Air exchanges in EtO sterilizer room - CORRECT ANSWER - 10 per hour
Water purification usually involves the use of a - CORRECT ANSWER - pre
and post filter
Which of the following is not an acceptable form of instrument marking? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Electric etching (engraving)
Aluminum items should be cleaned: - CORRECT ANSWER - using a to and
fro motion with the grain
Wicking materials are used to : - CORRECT ANSWER - allow air removal,
steam penetration and facilitate drying
LATEST EXAM UPDATE
The physical method by which an ultrasonic units clean is called - CORRECT
ANSWER - Cavitation
Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked or frayed
electrical cords: - CORRECT ANSWER - whenever the equipment is cleaned
Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using: - CORRECT ANSWER -
dry heat sterilization
Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a mechanical cleaning
process. - CORRECT ANSWER - False. They should all be cleaned manually.
Agency responsible for the MedWatch program - CORRECT ANSWER - FDA
food and drug administration
Phenolics are classified as - CORRECT ANSWER - intermediate to low level
disinfectants
To prevent coagulation of proteins, water temperature should be - CORRECT
ANSWER - Below 43 C (110 F)
Secondary containers of chemicals - CORRECT ANSWER - must be labeled
with a copy of the original manufacturer's label or a generic label that identifies
hazard warnings and directions
These carry blood away from the heart - CORRECT ANSWER - arteries
,The percentage of hospital patients that develop a healthcare facility-associated
infection. - CORRECT ANSWER - Approximately 10%
Spiral shaped bacteria are classified as - CORRECT ANSWER - spirillum
The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are - CORRECT
ANSWER - Square-fold and envelope-fold
Third party reprocessors are regulated by the FDA - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
In central service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers to the
movement of products - CORRECT ANSWER - From soiled areas to clean
processing areas within central service
Horizontal work surfaces in the decontamination area should be cleaned and
disinfected - CORRECT ANSWER - At the beginning and end of each shift.
A material that removes electrons from another substance is Called -
CORRECT ANSWER - an oxidizing agent
Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilizer & Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse (SFPP) -
CORRECT ANSWER - Use an active air removal system
These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the growth of
microorganisms: - CORRECT ANSWER - antiseptics
Agency responsible for regulating EO - CORRECT ANSWER - OSHA and
EPA
, Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by -
CORRECT ANSWER - gold handles
7.2 pounds per cubic foot - CORRECT ANSWER - Maximum density for
linen packs
Package condensation will occur when - CORRECT ANSWER - Placing hot
or warm packages in cold surfaces
The decontamination area of the central service department should have -
CORRECT ANSWER - 10 air exchanges per hour
ISO 9000 - CORRECT ANSWER - an international standard used by
participating organizations to help assure that they consistently deliver quality
services and products
Air exchanges in EtO sterilizer room - CORRECT ANSWER - 10 per hour
Water purification usually involves the use of a - CORRECT ANSWER - pre
and post filter
Which of the following is not an acceptable form of instrument marking? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Electric etching (engraving)
Aluminum items should be cleaned: - CORRECT ANSWER - using a to and
fro motion with the grain
Wicking materials are used to : - CORRECT ANSWER - allow air removal,
steam penetration and facilitate drying
