CRCST Exam 1 Questions With
Complete Solutions
Which type of communication does a department email fall under?
Formal Communication
How should the communication with the OR and SPD be?
Ongoing, clear, and based on mutual trust and understanding
What is the surgical procedure used to treat an undescended testicle?
Orchiopexy
What is used to test the sharpness of a bone curette?
Plastic Dowel Rod
What is used to test a double action Kerrison rongeur?
Notecard
What is the stain type that is removed with descaling?
White/chalky
What is the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of EO if it's 1 PPM?
8-hours
, Who regulates emission standards for (EO) ethylene oxide?
EPA
Who publishes SPD standards many of which address functions that include
cleaning, sterilization, packaging, and equipment testing?
AAMI
______ is a private, independent, nonprofit organization that develops standards
for healthcare facilities they conduct on-site surveys, and failure to comply with
their standards results in loss of accreditation.
Joint Commission
The Joint Commission conducts on-site surveys at least how frequently?
At least every three years
What is a marking technique known as "dipping" in the manufacturing of surgical
instruments?
Heat-fused nylon
What administration updates banned or recalled cleaning supplies in sterile
processing?
FDA
Who regulates the manufacturing of all medical devices?
FDA
Complete Solutions
Which type of communication does a department email fall under?
Formal Communication
How should the communication with the OR and SPD be?
Ongoing, clear, and based on mutual trust and understanding
What is the surgical procedure used to treat an undescended testicle?
Orchiopexy
What is used to test the sharpness of a bone curette?
Plastic Dowel Rod
What is used to test a double action Kerrison rongeur?
Notecard
What is the stain type that is removed with descaling?
White/chalky
What is the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of EO if it's 1 PPM?
8-hours
, Who regulates emission standards for (EO) ethylene oxide?
EPA
Who publishes SPD standards many of which address functions that include
cleaning, sterilization, packaging, and equipment testing?
AAMI
______ is a private, independent, nonprofit organization that develops standards
for healthcare facilities they conduct on-site surveys, and failure to comply with
their standards results in loss of accreditation.
Joint Commission
The Joint Commission conducts on-site surveys at least how frequently?
At least every three years
What is a marking technique known as "dipping" in the manufacturing of surgical
instruments?
Heat-fused nylon
What administration updates banned or recalled cleaning supplies in sterile
processing?
FDA
Who regulates the manufacturing of all medical devices?
FDA
