CRST Practice Test 3 || EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Use a brush and dustpan to collect the broken pieces. correct answers If you discover a
broken glass item in the decontamination area, what is the most appropriate action to take?
Replace it with a new container and seal the full one. correct answers If a sharps container in
the decontamination area is full, what is the best course of action?
According to the manufacturer's instructions. correct answers How should high-level
disinfection (HLD) equipment be handled and stored?
To ensure proper ventilation in the preparation area. correct answers When transferring items
to the preparation area, what is the purpose of maintaining appropriate air flow?
Gown, gloves, mask, and safety glasses. correct answers You are about to clean a set of
contaminated surgical instruments. What type of PPE is most appropriate for this task?
Immediately remove and replace the gloves. correct answers You're a technician in the
decontamination area and you notice a small tear in your gloves. What should be your
immediate course of action?
Document the temperature in the log book and inform the department manager. correct
answers You are a CRCST and just started your shift. The first thing you notice is the
temperature reading in the decontamination area is 75°F. What is your immediate course of
action?
Once per shift. correct answers How frequently should temperature and humidity be
documented in a decontamination area?
It can cause discomfort or heat stress to personnel. correct answers The temperature in the
decontamination area rises above the standard range. What is the immediate impact of this
change?
Daily. correct answers What would be the appropriate frequency to clean the sink strainer in a
decontamination area?
Refer to the manufacturer's IFU for proper use. correct answers What should be done if a new
cleaning agent is introduced in your facility?
Failing to document failed tests. correct answers What is a common error made when
documenting quality test results in a quality assurance testing program?
Consult the manufacturer's IFU to understand the alarm and appropriate response. correct
answers How should you handle an alarm signal from a washer-disinfector during a cleaning
cycle?
By measuring the residual detergent concentration in the wash tank. correct answers How
should you verify the functionality of the washer-disinfector chemical feed line?
, Place it in a biohazard bag. correct answers How should a central service technician handle
an item contaminated with blood and marked as non-reprocessed?
To ensure instruments are effectively and safely cleaned. correct answers Why is it important
to follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU) when deciding between manual and
mechanical cleaning methods for specific instruments?
Cold water and a standard concentration of detergent. correct answers Which of the following
would be appropriate for the initial soak process during decontamination?
Dispose of the disinfectant and prepare a new solution. correct answers What is the
recommended corrective action if the Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) of a
disinfectant fails to meet the standard in a quality test?
The date and result of each test. correct answers Which type of documentation is required for
chemical testing of disinfectants?
Inform them about the use of a spill kit and offer to get it. correct answers A co-worker in the
sterilization area has a small chemical spill. They start to clean it up without using a spill kit.
What should you do?
Dispose of the expired HLD solution and obtain a new one before using it on the instruments.
correct answers A technician has completed the high-level disinfection
(HLD) process for a set of surgical instruments. After drying the instruments, the technician
notices that the expiration date on the HLD solution has passed. What should the technician
do?
Report to your supervisor immediately. correct answers You are about to start your shift and
notice that the ultrasonic cleaner was not properly cleaned by the previous shift. What should
you do first?
Report the issue and wait for it to be fixed, meanwhile use manual cleaning procedures for
the carts. correct answers A CRCST technician notices that the automated cart washer is not
reaching the appropriate temperature for the disinfection cycle.
The department is currently facing a high demand for cleaned carts. What should the
technician do in this situation?
Check the drain and clean it according to the manufacturer's IFU. correct answers During the
cleaning process of a washer-disinfector, you notice a strong smell coming from the drain.
What should be your course of action?
Follow the IFU and clean the scissors mechanically. correct answers You are working with a
new brand of laparoscopic scissors that your facility recently purchased. The Manufacturer's
Instructions for Use (IFU) specifies a mechanical cleaning process. However, the scissors
have intricate parts that you think might be better cleaned manually. What should you do?
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Use a brush and dustpan to collect the broken pieces. correct answers If you discover a
broken glass item in the decontamination area, what is the most appropriate action to take?
Replace it with a new container and seal the full one. correct answers If a sharps container in
the decontamination area is full, what is the best course of action?
According to the manufacturer's instructions. correct answers How should high-level
disinfection (HLD) equipment be handled and stored?
To ensure proper ventilation in the preparation area. correct answers When transferring items
to the preparation area, what is the purpose of maintaining appropriate air flow?
Gown, gloves, mask, and safety glasses. correct answers You are about to clean a set of
contaminated surgical instruments. What type of PPE is most appropriate for this task?
Immediately remove and replace the gloves. correct answers You're a technician in the
decontamination area and you notice a small tear in your gloves. What should be your
immediate course of action?
Document the temperature in the log book and inform the department manager. correct
answers You are a CRCST and just started your shift. The first thing you notice is the
temperature reading in the decontamination area is 75°F. What is your immediate course of
action?
Once per shift. correct answers How frequently should temperature and humidity be
documented in a decontamination area?
It can cause discomfort or heat stress to personnel. correct answers The temperature in the
decontamination area rises above the standard range. What is the immediate impact of this
change?
Daily. correct answers What would be the appropriate frequency to clean the sink strainer in a
decontamination area?
Refer to the manufacturer's IFU for proper use. correct answers What should be done if a new
cleaning agent is introduced in your facility?
Failing to document failed tests. correct answers What is a common error made when
documenting quality test results in a quality assurance testing program?
Consult the manufacturer's IFU to understand the alarm and appropriate response. correct
answers How should you handle an alarm signal from a washer-disinfector during a cleaning
cycle?
By measuring the residual detergent concentration in the wash tank. correct answers How
should you verify the functionality of the washer-disinfector chemical feed line?
, Place it in a biohazard bag. correct answers How should a central service technician handle
an item contaminated with blood and marked as non-reprocessed?
To ensure instruments are effectively and safely cleaned. correct answers Why is it important
to follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU) when deciding between manual and
mechanical cleaning methods for specific instruments?
Cold water and a standard concentration of detergent. correct answers Which of the following
would be appropriate for the initial soak process during decontamination?
Dispose of the disinfectant and prepare a new solution. correct answers What is the
recommended corrective action if the Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) of a
disinfectant fails to meet the standard in a quality test?
The date and result of each test. correct answers Which type of documentation is required for
chemical testing of disinfectants?
Inform them about the use of a spill kit and offer to get it. correct answers A co-worker in the
sterilization area has a small chemical spill. They start to clean it up without using a spill kit.
What should you do?
Dispose of the expired HLD solution and obtain a new one before using it on the instruments.
correct answers A technician has completed the high-level disinfection
(HLD) process for a set of surgical instruments. After drying the instruments, the technician
notices that the expiration date on the HLD solution has passed. What should the technician
do?
Report to your supervisor immediately. correct answers You are about to start your shift and
notice that the ultrasonic cleaner was not properly cleaned by the previous shift. What should
you do first?
Report the issue and wait for it to be fixed, meanwhile use manual cleaning procedures for
the carts. correct answers A CRCST technician notices that the automated cart washer is not
reaching the appropriate temperature for the disinfection cycle.
The department is currently facing a high demand for cleaned carts. What should the
technician do in this situation?
Check the drain and clean it according to the manufacturer's IFU. correct answers During the
cleaning process of a washer-disinfector, you notice a strong smell coming from the drain.
What should be your course of action?
Follow the IFU and clean the scissors mechanically. correct answers You are working with a
new brand of laparoscopic scissors that your facility recently purchased. The Manufacturer's
Instructions for Use (IFU) specifies a mechanical cleaning process. However, the scissors
have intricate parts that you think might be better cleaned manually. What should you do?
