Crcst part 1 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

IAHCSMM CRCST 8TH EDITION - CRCST FINAL EXAM PREP JCSPD Fall 2021/2022 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 - the workflow in a central service department is designed to avoid cross-contamination and insure that items efficiently flow throu...

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, stores it at the healthcare facility, and does not charge the healthcare facility for it until it is used or lost is referred to as the method? Correct Answer: Consignment Of the 3 major low temper...

CRCST PRACTICE EXAM 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS This type of organism is necessary for life. - CORRECT ANSWERS Microorganism The organization that sets recommended practices and standards for care and processing of devices and systems is: - CORRECT ANSWERS Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) What is the circular opening of the eye which controls the amount of light which enters the eye? - CORRECT ANSWERS ...

CRCST PRACTICE EXAM 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 opening of the eye which controls the amount of light which enters the eye? - correct answer pupil Implantable devices should not be: - correct answer flash steril...

CRCST Exam Test Prep 150 Questions 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 critical device? - correct answer Retractors The final phase of Ethylene oxide sterilization cycle is: - correct answer Aeration Which of the following...

IAHCSMM CRCST Final Exam 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 Craniotomy The decontamination area of the central service department is where instruments are carefully checked for cleanliness and function. - correct a...

IAHCSMM (CRCST) Test 500 questions 1. The first step in the sterilization process. - correct answer Cleaning 2. Central Service Technicians must wear special attire referred to as to minimize their exposure to blood- borne pathogens and other contaminants. - correct answer PPE What type of a pressure is required for decontamination areas? - correct answer Negative The use of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of which of the following knowle...

CRCST END OF SECTION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Biocidal - CORRECT ANSWERS Process or ability to kill or control the growth of living organisms. Asepsis (medical) Clean Technique - CORRECT ANSWERS Procedures performed to reduce the number of microorganisms to minimize their spread. Aspesis (surgical) - CORRECT ANSWERS Procedures to eliminate the presence of all microorganisms to minimize the spread. aseptic - CORRECT...

CRCST Exam Review 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? Over the chamber drain - correct answer The dynamic air removal test should be placed ___________ Biological Indicator (BI) - correct answer What is the most acceptabl...

CRCST Exam 2023 2024 Classification for Sterilization Packaging - correct answer Class II Medical Devices (those presenting a potential risk) Packaging used for steam sterilization must be capable of withstanding high temperatures of? - correct answer 250'F - 275'F (121'C - 135'C) Process in which a device is actively subjected to moving air; Ex items being sterilized with ethylene oxide gas. - correct answer Aeration Microorganism that requires the presence of air ...