IAHCSMM CRCST Practice Test Quiz
Questions And Answers
/. True or False:
Sometimes State or local regulations differ from Federal regulations and when that
happens, the most stringent regulations apply. - Answer-True
/.Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids?
- Type A
- Type B
- Type C
- Type D
/.Deionized water is used for:
-Sterile irrigation
- Heating/cooling therapy units
- Injection
- Steam sterilizers
/.Minimum Recommendations for EtO Aeration
- 8 hours at 140 F or 12 hours at 122 F
- 8 hours at 140 F or 10 hours at 122 F
- 6 hours at 140 F or 8 hours at 122 F
/.Which of the following sterilization quality assurance measurements is designed to
provide a written record of sterilizer cycle activity:
- Biological tests
- Bowie dick tests
- Mechanical recording charts/printouts
- Chemical integrators
/.Thread-like "tails" that help bacteria move through liquids are called:
- Nucleus
- Causative agent
- Flagella
- Spores
/.True or False:
Anaerobic bacteria require free oxygen to live. - Answer-False
, /.True or False:
Instruments are heat treated to give their surface a mirror (shiny) finish. - Answer-False
/.Water that is turbid is:
- Hot
- Tepid
- Clear
- Cloudy
/.This unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to therapeutically raise or
lower the body temperature
- PCA pump
- Hypothermia unit
- Feeding pump
- Pump -
/.For safety purposes, Central Service Technicians should consider all microorganisms
in the decontamination area:
- Gram-Positive
- Gram-Negative
- Manageable
- Potentially Infectious
/.True or False:
To prevent aerosols, items should be brushed below the surface of the water. - Answer-
True
/.True or False:
Infectious medical waste is regulated by the EPA - Answer-True
/.Paper/plastic sterilization pouches:
- Are not suitable for steam sterilization processes
- Should not be placed inside of wrapped sets or containers
- Should be used only for dry heat sterilization processes
- Are used to package wood and cork products for sterilization
/.Medical Device reporting is regulated by the
- NFPA
- EPA
- WHO
- FDA
/.Wicking materials are used to:
- Dry instruments before sterilization
- Allow air removal,steam penetration and facilitate drying
Questions And Answers
/. True or False:
Sometimes State or local regulations differ from Federal regulations and when that
happens, the most stringent regulations apply. - Answer-True
/.Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids?
- Type A
- Type B
- Type C
- Type D
/.Deionized water is used for:
-Sterile irrigation
- Heating/cooling therapy units
- Injection
- Steam sterilizers
/.Minimum Recommendations for EtO Aeration
- 8 hours at 140 F or 12 hours at 122 F
- 8 hours at 140 F or 10 hours at 122 F
- 6 hours at 140 F or 8 hours at 122 F
/.Which of the following sterilization quality assurance measurements is designed to
provide a written record of sterilizer cycle activity:
- Biological tests
- Bowie dick tests
- Mechanical recording charts/printouts
- Chemical integrators
/.Thread-like "tails" that help bacteria move through liquids are called:
- Nucleus
- Causative agent
- Flagella
- Spores
/.True or False:
Anaerobic bacteria require free oxygen to live. - Answer-False
, /.True or False:
Instruments are heat treated to give their surface a mirror (shiny) finish. - Answer-False
/.Water that is turbid is:
- Hot
- Tepid
- Clear
- Cloudy
/.This unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to therapeutically raise or
lower the body temperature
- PCA pump
- Hypothermia unit
- Feeding pump
- Pump -
/.For safety purposes, Central Service Technicians should consider all microorganisms
in the decontamination area:
- Gram-Positive
- Gram-Negative
- Manageable
- Potentially Infectious
/.True or False:
To prevent aerosols, items should be brushed below the surface of the water. - Answer-
True
/.True or False:
Infectious medical waste is regulated by the EPA - Answer-True
/.Paper/plastic sterilization pouches:
- Are not suitable for steam sterilization processes
- Should not be placed inside of wrapped sets or containers
- Should be used only for dry heat sterilization processes
- Are used to package wood and cork products for sterilization
/.Medical Device reporting is regulated by the
- NFPA
- EPA
- WHO
- FDA
/.Wicking materials are used to:
- Dry instruments before sterilization
- Allow air removal,steam penetration and facilitate drying
