CRCST Tests Compilation BUNDLE

Decontamination Correct Answer: Removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful substances. Decontamination Area Correct Answer: location within a healthcare facility designated for collection, retention, and cleaning of soiled and/or contaminated items. Negative air...

This type of organism is necessary for life. Correct Answer: Microorganism The organization that sets recommended practices and standards for care and processing of devices and systems is: Correct Answer: Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) What is the circular...

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: Correc...

Which agency provides standards for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Central Service department? Correct Answer: NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) K-wire is used for which of the following procedures? Correct Answer: Orthopedic Which of the following is considered a critica...

True or False: Sometimes State or local regulations differ from Federal regulations and when that happens, the most stringent regulations apply. Correct Answer: True Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids? - Type A - Type B - Type C - Type D Correct Answer: Typ...

Which of the following is NOT a growing trend in Central Service? Correct Answer: Decentralization of Central Service responsibilities The human resources tool that defines job duties performed by persons in specific positions is called a Correct Answer: job description. Instrument sets and ...

Enclosed Containers or Carts Correct Answer: Contaminated items should be transported in : User Department Correct Answer: The instrument preparation process begins in the User Department Instrument and Equipment Shortages Correct Answer: Failure to perform soiled pick up rounds as schedule...

A pick list contains information that Correct Answer: Identifies the supplies and instruments needed for a specific doctor and procedure The basic unit of a living organism Correct Answer: cell What is the name of the surgical procedure where an opening is made into the skull? Correct Answer...

After the Bowie Dick's test cycle completes, the color of the test sheet is found to be patchy. What action should be taken? A. The sterilization time should be increased and the test rerun per manufacturer's IFU B. CST should go ahead and load the sterilizer for sterilization to begin. C...

Implantable devices? Correct Answer: should not be processed for Immediate Use Steam Sterilization IE. IUSS or flash sterilized Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids? Correct Answer: Type B The inventory control method in which the supplier owns the inventory, s...

a test that use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of sterilization process and provide a direct measure of lethality Correct Answer: biological test an award given by the American nurses credentialing Center to hospitals that satisfy factors that measure the strength and quality of...

What is the MOST efficient type of dry heat sterilizer? Correct Answer: Mechanical Convection Sterilizer What does the term "superheated steam" refer to? Correct Answer: Dry steam What would be the recommended exposure time for a Dry Heat sterilization load that was run at an exposure temp...

All conditions for sterilization were met Correct Answer: A negative biological indicator test result implies: Every day the sterilizer is used Correct Answer: What is the preferred rate at which the BI Process Challenge Device (PCD) should be used for routine sterilizer efficacy monitoring? ...

What is the temperature range for enzymatic cleaners? Correct Answer: 109 to 140 degrees F What is the Area Temp & Humidity for Decontamination? Correct Answer: 60 deg to 65 deg F, 30% to 60% Humidity What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Decontamination? Correct Answer: 10 air ...