CRCST Sterile Processing Practice Exam CCBC PREP
CRCST STERILE PROCESSING PRACTICE EXAM CCBC PREP
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Medical device reporting is regulated by the:
A. WHO.
B. NFPA.
C. EPA.
D. FDA. - Correct Answer-FDA
When soil and bioburden on used instruments is allowed to dry, what happens?
A. Those instruments are thrown away.
B. Biofilm can form.
C. Technicians are not happy.
D. Surgeons are not happy. - Correct Answer-Biofilm can form
During handwashing, hands should be lathered and scrubbed for at least:
A. 20 seconds.
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B. 2 minutes.
C. 1 minute.
D. 10 seconds. - Correct Answer-20 seconds
Which of the following is the most important priority?
A. Saving money.
B. Not occurring overtime.
C. Completing assignments on time.
D. Doing all work according to the stated policy and procedure. - Correct Answer-
Doing all work according to the stated policy and procedure.
The brain center of a cell
A. Cell membrane.
B. DNA.
C. Cytoplasm.
D. Nucleus. - Correct Answer-Nucleus
The process used by an ultrasonic cleaner to dislodge soil from instruments is
called:
A. Desiccation
B. Combustion.
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C. Cavitation.
D. Impingement. - Correct Answer-Cavitation
Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards, such as cracked or afraid
electrical cords:
A. Only by trained biomedical engineering technicians.
B. Only during preventative maintenance activities.
C. Only when there are complaints from user department personnel.
D. Whenever the equipment is cleaned. - Correct Answer-Whenever the
equipment is cleaned
This system divides patient care items into three categories based on the risk of
infection and patient use.
A. Wilson classification system.
B. CDC classification system.
C. Infection prevention classification system.
D. Spaulding classification system. - Correct Answer-Spaulding classification
system
Certain antibiotics are developed from what group of microorganisms?
A. Fungi.
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B. Protozoa.
C. Bacteria.
D. Algae. - Correct Answer-Fungi
Saturated steam:
A. Has a relative humidity of 30-50%
B. Has a relative humidity of 55-77%
C. Has a relative humidity of 60-90%
D. Has a relative humidity of 97-100% - Correct Answer-Has a relative humidity of
97-100%
in the 3 sink arrangement used for manual cleaning, the third sink should contain
A. Distilled or deionized water.
B. Water soluble lubricant.
C. An enzyme cleaner - Correct Answer-Distilled or deionized water
This surgical procedure removes the uterus
A. Hysterectomy.
B. Dilation and curettage
C. Bilateral-salpingophorectomy
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CRCST STERILE PROCESSING PRACTICE EXAM CCBC PREP
LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK COMPLETE 300
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ GUARANTEED
PASS- ACE YOUR EXAM
Medical device reporting is regulated by the:
A. WHO.
B. NFPA.
C. EPA.
D. FDA. - Correct Answer-FDA
When soil and bioburden on used instruments is allowed to dry, what happens?
A. Those instruments are thrown away.
B. Biofilm can form.
C. Technicians are not happy.
D. Surgeons are not happy. - Correct Answer-Biofilm can form
During handwashing, hands should be lathered and scrubbed for at least:
A. 20 seconds.
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B. 2 minutes.
C. 1 minute.
D. 10 seconds. - Correct Answer-20 seconds
Which of the following is the most important priority?
A. Saving money.
B. Not occurring overtime.
C. Completing assignments on time.
D. Doing all work according to the stated policy and procedure. - Correct Answer-
Doing all work according to the stated policy and procedure.
The brain center of a cell
A. Cell membrane.
B. DNA.
C. Cytoplasm.
D. Nucleus. - Correct Answer-Nucleus
The process used by an ultrasonic cleaner to dislodge soil from instruments is
called:
A. Desiccation
B. Combustion.
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C. Cavitation.
D. Impingement. - Correct Answer-Cavitation
Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards, such as cracked or afraid
electrical cords:
A. Only by trained biomedical engineering technicians.
B. Only during preventative maintenance activities.
C. Only when there are complaints from user department personnel.
D. Whenever the equipment is cleaned. - Correct Answer-Whenever the
equipment is cleaned
This system divides patient care items into three categories based on the risk of
infection and patient use.
A. Wilson classification system.
B. CDC classification system.
C. Infection prevention classification system.
D. Spaulding classification system. - Correct Answer-Spaulding classification
system
Certain antibiotics are developed from what group of microorganisms?
A. Fungi.
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B. Protozoa.
C. Bacteria.
D. Algae. - Correct Answer-Fungi
Saturated steam:
A. Has a relative humidity of 30-50%
B. Has a relative humidity of 55-77%
C. Has a relative humidity of 60-90%
D. Has a relative humidity of 97-100% - Correct Answer-Has a relative humidity of
97-100%
in the 3 sink arrangement used for manual cleaning, the third sink should contain
A. Distilled or deionized water.
B. Water soluble lubricant.
C. An enzyme cleaner - Correct Answer-Distilled or deionized water
This surgical procedure removes the uterus
A. Hysterectomy.
B. Dilation and curettage
C. Bilateral-salpingophorectomy
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