CRCST PRACTICE TEST Study Guide
Q&A rated A 2026
Question - correct answer ✅ Answer
What states that All patient information is highly confidential and should NEVER
patient? - correct answer ✅
be discussed with anyone at any time unless it is required for the direct care of the
HIPPA
This process is defined by AAMI as the removal of contamination from an item to
answer ✅
the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use. - correct
cleaning
and chisels? - correct answer ✅
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture scissors, forceps, osteotomes,
400 series
instrumentation? - correct answer ✅
What type of material is used the most in the manufacturing of surgical
stainless steel
answer ✅
What is the proper order of how work progresses through the CSPD? - correct
Decontam, Prep and pack, sterilizer, sterile storage
✅
What is defined as microorganisms on a contaminated item? - correct answer
Bioburden
retractors? - correct answer ✅
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture basins, bowls, and malleable
300 series
,CRCST PRACTICE TEST Study Guide
Q&A rated A 2026
The two steps in the process of decontamination? - correct answer
cleaning and thermal process
✅ manual
As defined by OSHA what is defined as "the use of physical or chemical means to
remove, inactivate or destroy blood borne pathogens on a surface or item to the
surface of - correct answer ✅
point where they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the
decontamination
procedure. What is the first step that should be taken? - correct answer
written instructions.
✅
A Sales Rep brings in a new Stryker Drill for Dr Bridwell to try during a total hip
Ask for
The temperature in the decontamination department: - correct answer
F
✅ 60°-65°
what type of leak proof container? - correct answer ✅
Sharps in the decontamination department should be confined and contained in
impervious
After thoroughly cleaning a contaminated item the most important step in the
✅
decontamination process is to _____________ the item. - correct answer
rinsed
answer ✅
Humidity level in a CS department should be kept at what percent? - correct
30-60%
, CRCST PRACTICE TEST Study Guide
Q&A rated A 2026
the decontam process, only when? - correct answer
considered contaminated
✅
Instruments in the OR that are just opened but not used still have to go through
every time and always
What is the groups or collections of microorganisms that adhere to the surface of
✅
any object that comes into contact with nonsterile water? - correct answer
biofilms
What when used in small amounts is extremely corrosive to surgical instruments,
✅
and it's use in the decontamination process is prohibited? - correct answer
bleach
A pH level of 7 is considered? - correct answer ✅
neutral
✅
Instruments should never be stored _________________, and all instruments
should be sterilized as soon as possible after cleaning. - correct answer wet
answer ✅
The air pressure in the decontamination department should be what? - correct
negative
have? - correct answer ✅
How many air exchanges per hour is the decontamination department suppose to
10
correct answer ✅
How often is the temperature and humidity levels suppose to be documented? -
daily
Q&A rated A 2026
Question - correct answer ✅ Answer
What states that All patient information is highly confidential and should NEVER
patient? - correct answer ✅
be discussed with anyone at any time unless it is required for the direct care of the
HIPPA
This process is defined by AAMI as the removal of contamination from an item to
answer ✅
the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use. - correct
cleaning
and chisels? - correct answer ✅
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture scissors, forceps, osteotomes,
400 series
instrumentation? - correct answer ✅
What type of material is used the most in the manufacturing of surgical
stainless steel
answer ✅
What is the proper order of how work progresses through the CSPD? - correct
Decontam, Prep and pack, sterilizer, sterile storage
✅
What is defined as microorganisms on a contaminated item? - correct answer
Bioburden
retractors? - correct answer ✅
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture basins, bowls, and malleable
300 series
,CRCST PRACTICE TEST Study Guide
Q&A rated A 2026
The two steps in the process of decontamination? - correct answer
cleaning and thermal process
✅ manual
As defined by OSHA what is defined as "the use of physical or chemical means to
remove, inactivate or destroy blood borne pathogens on a surface or item to the
surface of - correct answer ✅
point where they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the
decontamination
procedure. What is the first step that should be taken? - correct answer
written instructions.
✅
A Sales Rep brings in a new Stryker Drill for Dr Bridwell to try during a total hip
Ask for
The temperature in the decontamination department: - correct answer
F
✅ 60°-65°
what type of leak proof container? - correct answer ✅
Sharps in the decontamination department should be confined and contained in
impervious
After thoroughly cleaning a contaminated item the most important step in the
✅
decontamination process is to _____________ the item. - correct answer
rinsed
answer ✅
Humidity level in a CS department should be kept at what percent? - correct
30-60%
, CRCST PRACTICE TEST Study Guide
Q&A rated A 2026
the decontam process, only when? - correct answer
considered contaminated
✅
Instruments in the OR that are just opened but not used still have to go through
every time and always
What is the groups or collections of microorganisms that adhere to the surface of
✅
any object that comes into contact with nonsterile water? - correct answer
biofilms
What when used in small amounts is extremely corrosive to surgical instruments,
✅
and it's use in the decontamination process is prohibited? - correct answer
bleach
A pH level of 7 is considered? - correct answer ✅
neutral
✅
Instruments should never be stored _________________, and all instruments
should be sterilized as soon as possible after cleaning. - correct answer wet
answer ✅
The air pressure in the decontamination department should be what? - correct
negative
have? - correct answer ✅
How many air exchanges per hour is the decontamination department suppose to
10
correct answer ✅
How often is the temperature and humidity levels suppose to be documented? -
daily
