IAHCSMM (CRCST) EXAM 2025/2026 WITH 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. What type of fire involves energized electrical equipment?
Class B fire
Class A fire
Class D fire
Class C fire
2. What does the prefix 'hypo-' typically indicate in medical terminology?
Above normal
Excessive
Normal
Below normal
3. If a Central Service department mandates formal education for its
technicians, what impact might this have on the quality of service provided?
Increased turnover rates
Improved quality of service
Decreased job satisfaction
Higher operational costs
4. Describe the significance of tungsten carbide cutting edges in surgical
scissors and how they are identified.
Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are identified by
,their gold handles, which signify enhanced durability and cutting
, precision.
They are recognized by their plastic grips, which provide comfort.
They are marked with rubber tips for safety.
They are identified by their silver blades, indicating standard quality.
5. Why are open-ended questions important in a healthcare setting?
They require less time to answer.
They limit responses to yes or no answers.
They are easier to analyze statistically.
They encourage detailed responses and facilitate better
communication.
6. If a new type of sterilization packaging is developed, what steps must the
manufacturer take to comply with FDA regulations for Class II medical
devices?
The manufacturer must conduct clinical trials to prove its
effectiveness before submission.
The manufacturer must submit a premarket notification (510(k)) to
demonstrate that the new packaging is safe and effective.
The manufacturer only needs to label the packaging correctly.
The manufacturer can market the packaging without any approval.
7. If a cell's nucleus is damaged, what cellular processes would likely be
affected?
Energy production and metabolism
Cellular respiration and waste removal
, Gene expression and cell regulation
Protein synthesis and cell division
8. Why do AORN and the Joint Commission recommend minimizing flash
sterilization?
To ensure all equipment is sterilized at once
To increase the speed of surgical procedures
To comply with insurance requirements
To reduce risks associated with inadequate sterilization processes
9. Describe the role of the sclera in the structure of the eye.
The sclera is responsible for focusing light onto the retina.
The sclera contains photoreceptors for vision.
The sclera allows for the exchange of gases in the eye.
The sclera provides protection and maintains the shape of the eye.
10. What class of device is an autoclave sterilizer categorized under?
Class III
Class IV
Class I
Class II
11. Newly acquired patient care equipment is safety checked by which of the
following?
biomed technician
ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. What type of fire involves energized electrical equipment?
Class B fire
Class A fire
Class D fire
Class C fire
2. What does the prefix 'hypo-' typically indicate in medical terminology?
Above normal
Excessive
Normal
Below normal
3. If a Central Service department mandates formal education for its
technicians, what impact might this have on the quality of service provided?
Increased turnover rates
Improved quality of service
Decreased job satisfaction
Higher operational costs
4. Describe the significance of tungsten carbide cutting edges in surgical
scissors and how they are identified.
Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are identified by
,their gold handles, which signify enhanced durability and cutting
, precision.
They are recognized by their plastic grips, which provide comfort.
They are marked with rubber tips for safety.
They are identified by their silver blades, indicating standard quality.
5. Why are open-ended questions important in a healthcare setting?
They require less time to answer.
They limit responses to yes or no answers.
They are easier to analyze statistically.
They encourage detailed responses and facilitate better
communication.
6. If a new type of sterilization packaging is developed, what steps must the
manufacturer take to comply with FDA regulations for Class II medical
devices?
The manufacturer must conduct clinical trials to prove its
effectiveness before submission.
The manufacturer must submit a premarket notification (510(k)) to
demonstrate that the new packaging is safe and effective.
The manufacturer only needs to label the packaging correctly.
The manufacturer can market the packaging without any approval.
7. If a cell's nucleus is damaged, what cellular processes would likely be
affected?
Energy production and metabolism
Cellular respiration and waste removal
, Gene expression and cell regulation
Protein synthesis and cell division
8. Why do AORN and the Joint Commission recommend minimizing flash
sterilization?
To ensure all equipment is sterilized at once
To increase the speed of surgical procedures
To comply with insurance requirements
To reduce risks associated with inadequate sterilization processes
9. Describe the role of the sclera in the structure of the eye.
The sclera is responsible for focusing light onto the retina.
The sclera contains photoreceptors for vision.
The sclera allows for the exchange of gases in the eye.
The sclera provides protection and maintains the shape of the eye.
10. What class of device is an autoclave sterilizer categorized under?
Class III
Class IV
Class I
Class II
11. Newly acquired patient care equipment is safety checked by which of the
following?
biomed technician
