HSPA CRCST EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Reprocessed sterile package labels should include?
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Description of package contents
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Detergents work by doing all of the following except?
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Break down and/or digest large organic molecules to facilitate their removal
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Antiseptics are suitable for instrument disinfection
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False
Hydrophobic
Describing a substance that does not absorb water
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Biofilm
A collection of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each other and form a
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colony, this film is difficult to penetrate with detergents and disinfectants
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,Chlorides are always found in| | | |
Treated water |
Degree to which steam is free of dissolved and suspended particles, water
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treatment chemicals, and other contaminants
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Steam Purity |
What does RCA stand for?
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Root Cause Analysis
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Bowie dick tests are performed how often?
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Daily
What temperature should the water in the wash sink be?
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80-110 degrees |
What is utility water?
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Water as it comes from the tap, mainly used for flushing washing and rinsing
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, What is critical water?
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Water that is extensively treated to ensure that microorganisms and organic and
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inorganic material are removed
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What are mechanical cleaners and some examples?
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Mechanical cleaners work to remove soil and microorganisms using an
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automated cleaning process (ex Ultrasonic, Irrigating sonics, Instrument washers,
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Cart Washers, and Pasteurizers)
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What is impingement?
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The spray force action of pressurized water against instruments being processed
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to remove bioburden
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What is thermal disinfection?
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Use of heat to reduce the amount of microorganisms
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What is an emulsifier?
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COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Reprocessed sterile package labels should include?
| | | | |
Description of package contents
| | |
Detergents work by doing all of the following except?
| | | | | | | |
Break down and/or digest large organic molecules to facilitate their removal
| | | | | | | | | |
Antiseptics are suitable for instrument disinfection
| | | | |
False
Hydrophobic
Describing a substance that does not absorb water
| | | | | | |
Biofilm
A collection of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each other and form a
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
colony, this film is difficult to penetrate with detergents and disinfectants
| | | | | | | | | |
,Chlorides are always found in| | | |
Treated water |
Degree to which steam is free of dissolved and suspended particles, water
| | | | | | | | | | | |
treatment chemicals, and other contaminants
| | | |
Steam Purity |
What does RCA stand for?
| | | |
Root Cause Analysis
| |
Bowie dick tests are performed how often?
| | | | | |
Daily
What temperature should the water in the wash sink be?
| | | | | | | | |
80-110 degrees |
What is utility water?
| | |
Water as it comes from the tap, mainly used for flushing washing and rinsing
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
, What is critical water?
| | |
Water that is extensively treated to ensure that microorganisms and organic and
| | | | | | | | | | | |
inorganic material are removed
| | |
What are mechanical cleaners and some examples?
| | | | | |
Mechanical cleaners work to remove soil and microorganisms using an
| | | | | | | | | |
automated cleaning process (ex Ultrasonic, Irrigating sonics, Instrument washers,
| | | | | | | | |
Cart Washers, and Pasteurizers)
| | |
What is impingement?
| |
The spray force action of pressurized water against instruments being processed
| | | | | | | | | | |
to remove bioburden
| |
What is thermal disinfection?
| | |
Use of heat to reduce the amount of microorganisms
| | | | | | | |
What is an emulsifier?
| | |
