IAHCSMM CRCST Exam (2026/2027) | Exam
Preparation Pack | 100% Accurate Answers
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• Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked
or frayed electrical cords: -✓✓whenever the equipment is cleaned
• Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using: -✓✓dry heat
sterilization
• Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a mechanical
cleaning process. -✓✓False. They should all be cleaned manually.
• Agency responsible for the MedWatch program -✓✓FDA food and
drug administration
• Phenolics are classified as -✓✓intermediate to low level disinfectants
• To prevent coagulation of proteins, water temperature should be -
✓✓Below 43 C (110 F)
• Secondary containers of chemicals -✓✓must be labeled with a copy
of the original manufacturer's label or a generic label that identifies
hazard warnings and directions
,• These carry blood away from the heart -✓✓arteries
• The percentage of hospital patients that develop a healthcare facility-
associated infection. -✓✓Approximately 10%
• Spiral shaped bacteria are classified as -✓✓spirillum
• The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are -
✓✓Square-fold and envelope-fold
• Third party reprocessors are regulated by the FDA -✓✓True
• In central service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers
to the movement of products -✓✓From soiled areas to clean
processing areas within central service
• Horizontal work surfaces in the decontamination area should be
cleaned and disinfected -✓✓At the beginning and end of each shift.
• A material that removes electrons from another substance is Called -
✓✓an oxidizing agent
, • Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilizer & Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse (SFPP) -
✓✓Use an active air removal system
• These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the
growth of microorganisms: -✓✓antiseptics
• Agency responsible for regulating EO -✓✓OSHA and EPA
• Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by
-✓✓gold handles
• 7.2 pounds per cubic foot -✓✓Maximum density for linen packs
• Package condensation will occur when -✓✓Placing hot or warm
packages in cold surfaces
• The decontamination area of the central service department should
have -✓✓10 air exchanges per hour
• ISO 9000 -✓✓an international standard used by participating
organizations to help assure that they consistently deliver quality
services and products
Preparation Pack | 100% Accurate Answers
| A+
• Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked
or frayed electrical cords: -✓✓whenever the equipment is cleaned
• Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using: -✓✓dry heat
sterilization
• Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a mechanical
cleaning process. -✓✓False. They should all be cleaned manually.
• Agency responsible for the MedWatch program -✓✓FDA food and
drug administration
• Phenolics are classified as -✓✓intermediate to low level disinfectants
• To prevent coagulation of proteins, water temperature should be -
✓✓Below 43 C (110 F)
• Secondary containers of chemicals -✓✓must be labeled with a copy
of the original manufacturer's label or a generic label that identifies
hazard warnings and directions
,• These carry blood away from the heart -✓✓arteries
• The percentage of hospital patients that develop a healthcare facility-
associated infection. -✓✓Approximately 10%
• Spiral shaped bacteria are classified as -✓✓spirillum
• The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are -
✓✓Square-fold and envelope-fold
• Third party reprocessors are regulated by the FDA -✓✓True
• In central service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers
to the movement of products -✓✓From soiled areas to clean
processing areas within central service
• Horizontal work surfaces in the decontamination area should be
cleaned and disinfected -✓✓At the beginning and end of each shift.
• A material that removes electrons from another substance is Called -
✓✓an oxidizing agent
, • Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilizer & Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse (SFPP) -
✓✓Use an active air removal system
• These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the
growth of microorganisms: -✓✓antiseptics
• Agency responsible for regulating EO -✓✓OSHA and EPA
• Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by
-✓✓gold handles
• 7.2 pounds per cubic foot -✓✓Maximum density for linen packs
• Package condensation will occur when -✓✓Placing hot or warm
packages in cold surfaces
• The decontamination area of the central service department should
have -✓✓10 air exchanges per hour
• ISO 9000 -✓✓an international standard used by participating
organizations to help assure that they consistently deliver quality
services and products
