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[Show more]Decontamination 
Removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful substances. 
 
 
 
Decontamination Area 
location within a healthcare facility designated for collection, retention, and cleaning of soiled and/or contaminated items. Negative air pressure. 
 
 
 
Workflow 
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Removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful substances. 
 
 
 
Decontamination Area 
location within a healthcare facility designated for collection, retention, and cleaning of soiled and/or contaminated items. Negative air pressure. 
 
 
 
Workflow 
...
True or False: 
Sometimes State or local regulations differ from Federal regulations and when that happens, the most stringent regulations apply. 
True 
 
 
 
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids? 
- Type A 
- Type B 
- Type C 
- Type D 
Type B 
 
 
 
Deionized water i...
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Sometimes State or local regulations differ from Federal regulations and when that happens, the most stringent regulations apply. 
True 
 
 
 
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids? 
- Type A 
- Type B 
- Type C 
- Type D 
Type B 
 
 
 
Deionized water i...
A case cart pull sheet (pick list) contains information that: 
 
a. Assists the surgeon during the procedure 
b. Is used to assemble surgical instrument sets 
c. Assists the Sterile Processing (SP) technician in selecting the correct supplies for the sterile storage area 
d. Identifies the supplies,...
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Add to cartA case cart pull sheet (pick list) contains information that: 
 
a. Assists the surgeon during the procedure 
b. Is used to assemble surgical instrument sets 
c. Assists the Sterile Processing (SP) technician in selecting the correct supplies for the sterile storage area 
d. Identifies the supplies,...
This type of organism is necessary for life. 
Microorganism 
 
 
 
The organization that sets recommended practices and standards 
for care and processing of devices and systems is: 
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) 
 
 
 
What is the circular opening of the eye whic...
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Microorganism 
 
 
 
The organization that sets recommended practices and standards 
for care and processing of devices and systems is: 
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) 
 
 
 
What is the circular opening of the eye whic...
is the first step in the sterilization process. 
Cleaning 
 
 
 
2. Central Service Technicians must wear special attire referred to as to minimize their exposure to blood- borne pathogens and other contaminants. 
PPE 
 
 
 
What type of a pressure is required for decontamination areas? 
Negative 
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Cleaning 
 
 
 
2. Central Service Technicians must wear special attire referred to as to minimize their exposure to blood- borne pathogens and other contaminants. 
PPE 
 
 
 
What type of a pressure is required for decontamination areas? 
Negative 
 ...
True or False: 
 
A STAT order has to be completed immediately. 
True 
 
 
 
Bacteria that require the presence of oxygen in order to survive are called 
aerobic 
 
 
 
True or False: 
When removing a steam sterilizer cart at the end of a cycle, you should wear thermal insulated gloves. 
True 
 
 
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Add to cartTrue or False: 
 
A STAT order has to be completed immediately. 
True 
 
 
 
Bacteria that require the presence of oxygen in order to survive are called 
aerobic 
 
 
 
True or False: 
When removing a steam sterilizer cart at the end of a cycle, you should wear thermal insulated gloves. 
True 
 
 
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biological test 
a test that use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of sterilization process and provide a direct measure of lethality 
 
 
 
magnet status 
an award given by the American nurses credentialing Center to hospitals that satisfy factors that measure the strength and quality...
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a test that use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of sterilization process and provide a direct measure of lethality 
 
 
 
magnet status 
an award given by the American nurses credentialing Center to hospitals that satisfy factors that measure the strength and quality...
The desired solution for cleaning instruments is 
A detergent 
 
 
 
The absence of microorganisms that cause disease is called 
Asepsis 
 
 
 
What is burning in a class C fire 
energized electrical equipment 
 
 
 
Bowie dick tests should be run in 
Dynamic air removal steam sterilizers 
 
 
 
___...
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Add to cartThe desired solution for cleaning instruments is 
A detergent 
 
 
 
The absence of microorganisms that cause disease is called 
Asepsis 
 
 
 
What is burning in a class C fire 
energized electrical equipment 
 
 
 
Bowie dick tests should be run in 
Dynamic air removal steam sterilizers 
 
 
 
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CHAPTER 5 - TERMS 
CHAPTER 5 - TERMS 
 
 
 
Statute 
A written law adopted by a legislative body that governs a city, county, state or country. 
 
 
 
Regulation 
Rules issued by administrative agencies that have the force of law. 
 
 
 
Standard 
A uniform method of defining basic parameters for pr...
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CHAPTER 5 - TERMS 
 
 
 
Statute 
A written law adopted by a legislative body that governs a city, county, state or country. 
 
 
 
Regulation 
Rules issued by administrative agencies that have the force of law. 
 
 
 
Standard 
A uniform method of defining basic parameters for pr...
Micro-Biology 
The study micro organisms (nature, life and action) 
 
 
 
Bacteria Size 
1 or 2 microns 
 
 
 
Flagella 
Enables movement (Whip like tails) 
 
 
 
Protoplasm 
All materials floating in a cell capsule 
 
 
 
Cell Membrane 
a thin semi-permeable membrane that surrounds the cell's cyto...
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The study micro organisms (nature, life and action) 
 
 
 
Bacteria Size 
1 or 2 microns 
 
 
 
Flagella 
Enables movement (Whip like tails) 
 
 
 
Protoplasm 
All materials floating in a cell capsule 
 
 
 
Cell Membrane 
a thin semi-permeable membrane that surrounds the cell's cyto...
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When loading a steam sterilizer, basins should be 
 
(A) placed in an upright position. 
(B) loaded first. 
(C) placed on edge. 
(D) placed in a wire basket. 
C 
 
 
 
The higher the bioburden on an object 
 
(A) the more difficult it will be to sterilize. 
(B) the less time it will take to steriliz...
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Add to cartWhen loading a steam sterilizer, basins should be 
 
(A) placed in an upright position. 
(B) loaded first. 
(C) placed on edge. 
(D) placed in a wire basket. 
C 
 
 
 
The higher the bioburden on an object 
 
(A) the more difficult it will be to sterilize. 
(B) the less time it will take to steriliz...
CRCST Chapter 14 (High-Temperature Sterilization) with 100% correct answers
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IAHCSMM CRCST 8TH EDITION - CHAPTER 6 (Complete) with 100% correct answers.
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When loading a steam sterilizer, basins should be placed ____________. 
on edge 
 
 
 
The higher the bioburden on an object the ________________. 
the more difficult it will be to sterilize 
 
 
 
True or False? 
 
When combining loads, hard goods should be placed on the top shelves to allow for mo...
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Add to cartWhen loading a steam sterilizer, basins should be placed ____________. 
on edge 
 
 
 
The higher the bioburden on an object the ________________. 
the more difficult it will be to sterilize 
 
 
 
True or False? 
 
When combining loads, hard goods should be placed on the top shelves to allow for mo...
CHAPTRER 2 -TERMS 
CHAPTRER 2 -TERMS 
 
 
 
STAT 
Abbreviation for the Latin "statim''meaning immediately or at once. 
 
 
 
Word elements 
Parts of a word. 
 
 
 
Root word element 
Tells the primary meaning of a word; also called base word element. 
 
 
 
Prefix word element 
The word element t...
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CHAPTRER 2 -TERMS 
 
 
 
STAT 
Abbreviation for the Latin "statim''meaning immediately or at once. 
 
 
 
Word elements 
Parts of a word. 
 
 
 
Root word element 
Tells the primary meaning of a word; also called base word element. 
 
 
 
Prefix word element 
The word element t...
CRCST 8TH EDITION CH1 with 100% correct answers
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Gross soil 
tissue, body fat, blood, and other body substances. If left on instruments too long it makes them more difficult to clean and can damage instruments. 
 
 
 
Importance of point of use treatment 
removes gross soil, prevents damage to instruments, prevents cross contamination, returns ins...
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tissue, body fat, blood, and other body substances. If left on instruments too long it makes them more difficult to clean and can damage instruments. 
 
 
 
Importance of point of use treatment 
removes gross soil, prevents damage to instruments, prevents cross contamination, returns ins...
T or F: When water is seen on the outside of a pack after sterilization the pack is considered safe to use if all other packs in the load are dry. 
False 
 
 
 
The Process of changing work or working conditions to reduce physical stress is called 
Ergonomics 
 
 
 
Coaching is an example of 
Formal...
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False 
 
 
 
The Process of changing work or working conditions to reduce physical stress is called 
Ergonomics 
 
 
 
Coaching is an example of 
Formal...
Decontamination 
Removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful substances. 
 
 
 
Decontamination Area 
location within a healthcare facility designated for collection, retention, and cleaning of soiled and/or contaminated items. Negative air pressure. 
 
 
 
Workflow 
...
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Removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful substances. 
 
 
 
Decontamination Area 
location within a healthcare facility designated for collection, retention, and cleaning of soiled and/or contaminated items. Negative air pressure. 
 
 
 
Workflow 
...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classifies sterilization packing as a ____________ Medical Device. 
Class II Medical Device 
 
 
 
Which is not an acceptable sterilization packaging material: Muslin, Barrier cloth, Canvas or Twills. 
Canvas 
 
 
 
Count sheets provide ________________. 
a deta...
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Add to cartThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration classifies sterilization packing as a ____________ Medical Device. 
Class II Medical Device 
 
 
 
Which is not an acceptable sterilization packaging material: Muslin, Barrier cloth, Canvas or Twills. 
Canvas 
 
 
 
Count sheets provide ________________. 
a deta...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classifies sterilization packing as a ____________ Medical Device. 
Class II Medical Device 
 
 
 
Which is not an acceptable sterilization packaging material: Muslin, Barrier cloth, Canvas or Twills. 
Canvas 
 
 
 
Count sheets provide ________________. 
a deta...
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Add to cartThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration classifies sterilization packing as a ____________ Medical Device. 
Class II Medical Device 
 
 
 
Which is not an acceptable sterilization packaging material: Muslin, Barrier cloth, Canvas or Twills. 
Canvas 
 
 
 
Count sheets provide ________________. 
a deta...
Microbiology 
The study of microorganisms. The science which treats the nature, life and action of microorganisms. 
 
 
 
Me 
Him 
 
 
 
Contamination 
The state of being soiled or infected by contact with infectious organisms or other material 
 
 
 
Microns 
A unit of measurement; 1/1000 of a mill...
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The study of microorganisms. The science which treats the nature, life and action of microorganisms. 
 
 
 
Me 
Him 
 
 
 
Contamination 
The state of being soiled or infected by contact with infectious organisms or other material 
 
 
 
Microns 
A unit of measurement; 1/1000 of a mill...
The process by which instruments are steam sterilized for immediate use is called 
 
(A) emergency sterilization. 
(B) immediate use steam sterilization. 
(C) core sterilization. 
(D) rapid reprocessing. 
B 
 
 
 
Items to be disinfected or sterilized at the point of use must be 
 
(A) properly clea...
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Add to cartThe process by which instruments are steam sterilized for immediate use is called 
 
(A) emergency sterilization. 
(B) immediate use steam sterilization. 
(C) core sterilization. 
(D) rapid reprocessing. 
B 
 
 
 
Items to be disinfected or sterilized at the point of use must be 
 
(A) properly clea...
This low-level disinfectant is incompatible with soap. 
 
(A) Alcohol 
(B) Phenol 
(C) Quaternary ammonium compounds 
(D) Ortho-phtalaldehyde 
C 
 
 
 
When using glutaraldehyde, technicians should always wear latex gloves for protection. 
 
(A) True 
(B) False 
B 
 
 
 
When using high-level disinf...
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(A) Alcohol 
(B) Phenol 
(C) Quaternary ammonium compounds 
(D) Ortho-phtalaldehyde 
C 
 
 
 
When using glutaraldehyde, technicians should always wear latex gloves for protection. 
 
(A) True 
(B) False 
B 
 
 
 
When using high-level disinf...
CHAPTER 7 - TERMS 
CHAPTER 7 - TERMS 
 
 
 
Gross soil 
Tissue, body fat, blood and other body substances. 
 
 
 
Biohazard signage 
Notices posted in easily-seen locations that alert persons in the area about the presence of harmful bacteria, viruses or other dangerous biohazardous agents or organi...
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CHAPTER 7 - TERMS 
 
 
 
Gross soil 
Tissue, body fat, blood and other body substances. 
 
 
 
Biohazard signage 
Notices posted in easily-seen locations that alert persons in the area about the presence of harmful bacteria, viruses or other dangerous biohazardous agents or organi...
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