CRCST PRACTICE EXAMS-SECT. 2
(PREPARATION AND PACKAGING) REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NEW
UPDATE
Which of the following is NOT a purpose for filter and locking
mechanisms of rigid containers?
a. allow for removal of moisture
b. promote drying
c. allow for aseptic presentation
d. provide easier method of transport --CORRECT ANSWER--
provide easier method of transport
Which agency does NOT have established guidelines, standards, and
recommendation for flash sterilization?
a. AORN
b. AAMi
c. EPA
d. JCAHO --CORRECT ANSWER—EPA
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,Which of the following would NOT be a factor leading to
superheating and sterilization failure?
a. relaundering
b. over-drying
c. heat pressing
d. storage in areas of low humidity --CORRECT ANSWER--
Relaundering
Which is NOT a critical parameter for heat sealing paper-plastic
pouches?
a. temperature
b. pressure
c. dwell time
d. humidity --CORRECT ANSWER--humidity
What all should be recorded on the plastic side of a pouch package? --
CORRECT ANSWER--storage location, date wrapped, name of
package assembler
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, Writing on the paper side of the pouch can compromise: --CORRECT
ANSWER--sterility
Plastic paper pouches should not be used within wrapped sets or rigid
containers because the pouches may be positioned in way that
interferes with what three things: --CORRECT ANSWER--air
removal, sterilant contact, drying
Woven wrapping materials are usually NOT produced with what
material?
a. 100% cotton
b. cotton-silk
c. cotton-polyester
d. synthetic blends --CORRECT ANSWER--Cotton-silk
What are required for woven materials before each use? --CORRECT
ANSWER--laundering, de-linting, inspection for holes
When using woven materials, instruments must be wrapped in a way
that facilitates _______________ presentation of the contents. --
CORRECT ANSWER--aseptic
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(PREPARATION AND PACKAGING) REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NEW
UPDATE
Which of the following is NOT a purpose for filter and locking
mechanisms of rigid containers?
a. allow for removal of moisture
b. promote drying
c. allow for aseptic presentation
d. provide easier method of transport --CORRECT ANSWER--
provide easier method of transport
Which agency does NOT have established guidelines, standards, and
recommendation for flash sterilization?
a. AORN
b. AAMi
c. EPA
d. JCAHO --CORRECT ANSWER—EPA
Page 1 of 21
,Which of the following would NOT be a factor leading to
superheating and sterilization failure?
a. relaundering
b. over-drying
c. heat pressing
d. storage in areas of low humidity --CORRECT ANSWER--
Relaundering
Which is NOT a critical parameter for heat sealing paper-plastic
pouches?
a. temperature
b. pressure
c. dwell time
d. humidity --CORRECT ANSWER--humidity
What all should be recorded on the plastic side of a pouch package? --
CORRECT ANSWER--storage location, date wrapped, name of
package assembler
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, Writing on the paper side of the pouch can compromise: --CORRECT
ANSWER--sterility
Plastic paper pouches should not be used within wrapped sets or rigid
containers because the pouches may be positioned in way that
interferes with what three things: --CORRECT ANSWER--air
removal, sterilant contact, drying
Woven wrapping materials are usually NOT produced with what
material?
a. 100% cotton
b. cotton-silk
c. cotton-polyester
d. synthetic blends --CORRECT ANSWER--Cotton-silk
What are required for woven materials before each use? --CORRECT
ANSWER--laundering, de-linting, inspection for holes
When using woven materials, instruments must be wrapped in a way
that facilitates _______________ presentation of the contents. --
CORRECT ANSWER--aseptic
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