CRCST- Final Study Guide with Complete SolutionsCRCST- Final Study Guide with Complete SolutionsCRCST- Final Study Guide with Complete SolutionsCRCST- Final Study Guide with Complete SolutionsTrue or False:
A STAT order has to be completed immediately. - ANSWER-True
Bacteria that require the ...
A STAT order has to be completed immediately. - ANSWER-True
Bacteria that require the presence of oxygen in order to survive are called -
ANSWER-aerobic
True or False:
When removing a steam sterilizer cart at the end of a cycle, you should wear
thermal insulated gloves. - ANSWER-True
True or False:
The cleaning tools such as the mop and buckets used in the decontamination
area of the central service department can not be used elsewhere in the
department. - ANSWER-true
,True or False:
True or False:
All powered instrumentation and/or the accessories should be lubricated with
every processing. - ANSWER-False
The term used to refer to an item maintaining sterility until a specific
expiration date is reach is called - ANSWER-sterility time related
A person or organism infected with an infectious disease agent but displays
no symptoms are referred to as a - ANSWER-Carrier
The insulation of electrosurgical instruments must be tested between patient
use. - ANSWER-True
True or False:
The recommended maximum weight for containerized trays including both
the weight of the instruments and the instrument container should not
exceed 20 pounds. - ANSWER-False
,The tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. - ANSWER-
esophagus
An instrument used to examine the interior of a hollow organ or body cavity
is a(n) - ANSWER-endoscope
Wraps for packaging should be inspected prior to use for tears or holes -
ANSWER-True
All of the following are considered ergonomic stressors for Central Service
personnel except:
- repetition
- vibration
- awkward positions
- height adjustable work station - ANSWER-height adjustable work station
What is the weakest part of a steam sterilizer? - ANSWER-the door
, The probability of a viable microorganism being present on a product unit
after sterilization is called - ANSWER-Sterility assurance level (SAL)
All of the following are causes of wet packs except:
Loosely wrapped textile packs
Not using absorbent material to wick moisture between heavy metal such as
basin sets
Improper loading of packs for sterilization
heavy instruments - ANSWER-Heavy instruments
Punching a clean hole on an index card is used as a sharpness test for which
of the following instruments? - ANSWER-Kerrison rongeur
When multiple basins are sterilized, what material should be placed between
the basins when assemblling and wrapping them in order to prevent a wet
pack? - ANSWER-wicking material
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