IAHCSMM CRCST
Exam Questions
and Answers
Denning [Date] [Course title]
,The physical method by which an ultrasonic units clean is called - Correct Answer: :Cavitation
Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked or frayed electrical cords: - Correct
Answer: :whenever the equipment is cleaned
Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using: - Correct Answer: :dry heat sterilization
Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a mechanical cleaning process. - Correct Answer:
:False. They should all be cleaned manually.
Agency responsible for the MedWatch program - Correct Answer: :FDA food and drug administration
Phenolics are classified as - Correct Answer: :intermediate to low level disinfectants
To prevent coagulation of proteins, water temperature should be - Correct Answer: :Below 43 C (110 F)
Secondary containers of chemicals - Correct Answer: :must be labeled with a copy of the original
manufacturer's label or a generic label that identifies hazard warnings and directions
These carry blood away from the heart - Correct Answer: :arteries
The percentage of hospital patients that develop a healthcare facility-associated infection. - Correct
Answer: :Approximately 10%
Spiral shaped bacteria are classified as - Correct Answer: :spirillum
The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are - Correct Answer: :Square-fold and
envelope-fold
Third party reprocessors are regulated by the FDA - Correct Answer: :True
, In central service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers to the movement of products -
Correct Answer: :From soiled areas to clean processing areas within central service
Horizontal work surfaces in the decontamination area should be cleaned and disinfected - Correct
Answer: :At the beginning and end of each shift.
A material that removes electrons from another substance is Called - Correct Answer: :an oxidizing
agent
Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilizer & Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse (SFPP) - Correct Answer: :Use an active air
removal system
These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the growth of microorganisms: - Correct
Answer: :antiseptics
Agency responsible for regulating EO - Correct Answer: :OSHA and EPA
Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by - Correct Answer: :gold handles
7.2 pounds per cubic foot - Correct Answer: :Maximum density for linen packs
Package condensation will occur when - Correct Answer: :Placing hot or warm packages in cold surfaces
The decontamination area of the central service department should have - Correct Answer: :10 air
exchanges per hour
ISO 9000 - Correct Answer: :an international standard used by participating organizations to help assure
that they consistently deliver quality services and products
Air exchanges in EtO sterilizer room - Correct Answer: :10 per hour
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