CRCST - STERILE PROCESSING EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
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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. - - CORRECT ANSWER -False
The Process of changing work or working conditions to reduce physical stress is called - -
CORRECT ANSWER -Ergonomics
Coaching is an example of - - CORRECT ANSWER -Formal Communication
The brain center of a cell is called the - - CORRECT ANSWER -Nucleus
Peel Pouches should be placed BLANK for sterilization - - CORRECT ANSWER -On edge, paper to
plastic
When using high-level disinfectants it is important to remember they may be deactivated by - -
CORRECT ANSWER -Organic Matter
Instruments with tungsten carbide jaws can be easily identified by - - CORRECT ANSWER -
The gold handles on the instrument
T or F: All items should be removed from storage shelves prior to cleaning the shelf - - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
The term "ante" means - - CORRECT ANSWER -Before
, T or F: Endoscopes should be cleaned and the internal channels left moist for storage - -
CORRECT ANSWER -False
T or F: Gauze squares are the wicking material of choice for instrument sets - - CORRECT
ANSWER --False
Pasteurizers disinfect using what? - - CORRECT ANSWER -Heated water
When loading a steam sterilizer, basins should be - - CORRECT ANSWER -Placed on edge
This tissue covers the body's external surface - - CORRECT ANSWER -Epithelial tissue
T or F: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalls may be either mandatory or voluntary -
- CORRECT ANSWER -True
Central Service technicians who do not think they are being treated appropriately by their
employer should? - - CORRECT 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 - - CORRECT ANSWER
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Exposure monitoring is or is not required for all personnel using a hydrogen peroxide sterilizer -
- CORRECT ANSWER -Not required
T or F: There are currently no methods available to verify cleaning process outcomes - -
CORRECT ANSWER -False
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!! 2025/2026
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. - - CORRECT ANSWER -False
The Process of changing work or working conditions to reduce physical stress is called - -
CORRECT ANSWER -Ergonomics
Coaching is an example of - - CORRECT ANSWER -Formal Communication
The brain center of a cell is called the - - CORRECT ANSWER -Nucleus
Peel Pouches should be placed BLANK for sterilization - - CORRECT ANSWER -On edge, paper to
plastic
When using high-level disinfectants it is important to remember they may be deactivated by - -
CORRECT ANSWER -Organic Matter
Instruments with tungsten carbide jaws can be easily identified by - - CORRECT ANSWER -
The gold handles on the instrument
T or F: All items should be removed from storage shelves prior to cleaning the shelf - - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
The term "ante" means - - CORRECT ANSWER -Before
, T or F: Endoscopes should be cleaned and the internal channels left moist for storage - -
CORRECT ANSWER -False
T or F: Gauze squares are the wicking material of choice for instrument sets - - CORRECT
ANSWER --False
Pasteurizers disinfect using what? - - CORRECT ANSWER -Heated water
When loading a steam sterilizer, basins should be - - CORRECT ANSWER -Placed on edge
This tissue covers the body's external surface - - CORRECT ANSWER -Epithelial tissue
T or F: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalls may be either mandatory or voluntary -
- CORRECT ANSWER -True
Central Service technicians who do not think they are being treated appropriately by their
employer should? - - CORRECT 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 - - CORRECT ANSWER
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Exposure monitoring is or is not required for all personnel using a hydrogen peroxide sterilizer -
- CORRECT ANSWER -Not required
T or F: There are currently no methods available to verify cleaning process outcomes - -
CORRECT ANSWER -False
