CRCST - Sterile Processing Exam
Prep Questions And Answers
/. T or F: When water is seen on the outside of a pack after sterilization the pack is
considered safe to use if all other packs in the load are dry. - Answer-False
/.The Process of changing work or working conditions to reduce physical stress is called
- Answer-Ergonomics
/.Coaching is an example of - Answer-Formal Communication
/.The brain center of a cell is called the - Answer-Nucleus
/.Peel Pouches should be placed BLANK for sterilization - Answer-On edge, paper to
plastic
/.When using high-level disinfectants it is important to remember they may be
deactivated by - Answer-Organic Matter
/.Instruments with tungsten carbide jaws can be easily identified by - Answer-The gold
handles on the instrument
/.T or F: All items should be removed from storage shelves prior to cleaning the shelf -
Answer-True
/.The term "ante" means - Answer-Before
/.T or F: Endoscopes should be cleaned and the internal channels left moist for storage
- Answer-False
/.T or F: Gauze squares are the wicking material of choice for instrument sets - Answer-
False
/.Pasteurizers disinfect using what? - Answer-Heated water
/.When loading a steam sterilizer, basins should be - Answer-Placed on edge
/.This tissue covers the body's external surface - Answer-Epithelial tissue
/.T or F: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalls may be either mandatory or
voluntary - Answer-True
, /.Central Service technicians who do not think they are being treated appropriately by
their employer should? - Answer-Discuss the situation with their supervisor
/.Healthcare facilities are required by the BLANK to provide adequate ventilation
systems, personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work operating procedures -
Answer-Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
/.Exposure monitoring is or is not required for all personnel using a hydrogen peroxide
sterilizer - Answer-Not required
/.T or F: There are currently no methods available to verify cleaning process outcomes -
Answer-False
/.Viruses use this method of transportation to move - Answer-Viruses have no means of
movement on their own
/.What's the best way to clean a suction lumen - Answer-By using the proper sized
brush
/.T or F: Jewelry is discouraged in sterile storage because it can damage or
contaminate packages - Answer-True
/.T or F: Automatic endoscope reprocessors (AER) are not recommended for flexible
endoscopes - Answer-False
/.T or F: Endoscope cameras are sealed instruments so fluid invasion is not a concern
during the cleaning process - Answer-False
/.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies sterilization packaging as a
BLANK Medical Device - Answer-Class II Medical Device
/.What should the relative humidity of the assembly area be? - Answer-30% to 60%
/.T or F: After sterilization the load contents may take two hours or more to cool -
Answer-True
/.T or F: Information about chemical or hazardous substances must be available to all
employees - Answer-True
/.A biological indicator that is incubated without being sterilized is called a - Answer-
Control
/.T or F: Not following established policies and procedures will result in a lower quality
program - Answer-True
Prep Questions And Answers
/. T or F: When water is seen on the outside of a pack after sterilization the pack is
considered safe to use if all other packs in the load are dry. - Answer-False
/.The Process of changing work or working conditions to reduce physical stress is called
- Answer-Ergonomics
/.Coaching is an example of - Answer-Formal Communication
/.The brain center of a cell is called the - Answer-Nucleus
/.Peel Pouches should be placed BLANK for sterilization - Answer-On edge, paper to
plastic
/.When using high-level disinfectants it is important to remember they may be
deactivated by - Answer-Organic Matter
/.Instruments with tungsten carbide jaws can be easily identified by - Answer-The gold
handles on the instrument
/.T or F: All items should be removed from storage shelves prior to cleaning the shelf -
Answer-True
/.The term "ante" means - Answer-Before
/.T or F: Endoscopes should be cleaned and the internal channels left moist for storage
- Answer-False
/.T or F: Gauze squares are the wicking material of choice for instrument sets - Answer-
False
/.Pasteurizers disinfect using what? - Answer-Heated water
/.When loading a steam sterilizer, basins should be - Answer-Placed on edge
/.This tissue covers the body's external surface - Answer-Epithelial tissue
/.T or F: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalls may be either mandatory or
voluntary - Answer-True
, /.Central Service technicians who do not think they are being treated appropriately by
their employer should? - Answer-Discuss the situation with their supervisor
/.Healthcare facilities are required by the BLANK to provide adequate ventilation
systems, personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work operating procedures -
Answer-Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
/.Exposure monitoring is or is not required for all personnel using a hydrogen peroxide
sterilizer - Answer-Not required
/.T or F: There are currently no methods available to verify cleaning process outcomes -
Answer-False
/.Viruses use this method of transportation to move - Answer-Viruses have no means of
movement on their own
/.What's the best way to clean a suction lumen - Answer-By using the proper sized
brush
/.T or F: Jewelry is discouraged in sterile storage because it can damage or
contaminate packages - Answer-True
/.T or F: Automatic endoscope reprocessors (AER) are not recommended for flexible
endoscopes - Answer-False
/.T or F: Endoscope cameras are sealed instruments so fluid invasion is not a concern
during the cleaning process - Answer-False
/.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies sterilization packaging as a
BLANK Medical Device - Answer-Class II Medical Device
/.What should the relative humidity of the assembly area be? - Answer-30% to 60%
/.T or F: After sterilization the load contents may take two hours or more to cool -
Answer-True
/.T or F: Information about chemical or hazardous substances must be available to all
employees - Answer-True
/.A biological indicator that is incubated without being sterilized is called a - Answer-
Control
/.T or F: Not following established policies and procedures will result in a lower quality
program - Answer-True
