CRCST PRACTICE EXAM - QUESTIONS
& VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
This type of organism is necessary for life. Correct Ans ➡ Microorganism
The organization that sets recommended practices and standards
for care and processing of devices and systems is: Correct Ans ➡
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
What is the circular opening of the eye which controls the amount of light
which enters the eye? Correct Ans ➡ pupil
Implantable devices should not be: Correct Ans ➡ flash sterilized
What is the best choice for high level disinfection of instruments? Correct
Ans ➡ OPA (or Ortho-phthalaldehyde)
The part of a cell that enables it to move through liquid is the: Correct Ans
➡ flagella
When soil remains on a device after cleaning: Correct Ans ➡ the device
cannot be sterilized
Bacteria that cause diseases are called Correct Ans ➡ pathogenic
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable
liquids? Correct Ans ➡ Type B
Which type of disinfectant is also known as a "wetting agent?" Correct Ans
➡ quatemary ammonium compounds (QUATS)
The inventory control method in which the supplier owns the
Inventory, stores it at the healthcare facility, and does not charge
the healthcare facility for it until it is used or lost is referred to as the:
Correct Ans ➡ consignment method
, Of the 3 major low temperature sterilants, which one has the
longest instrument turnover time? Correct Ans ➡ Ethylene Oxide (ETO)
The number of times per year that inventory is purchased,
consumed, and replaced is called the: Correct Ans ➡ Inventory Turnover
Rate
What tracking method provides real time information? Correct Ans ➡
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
What requires preventive maintenance standards be established for medical
equipment? Correct Ans ➡ Joint Commission
How frequently should a sterilizer's drain strainer be removed and
thoroughly cleaned? Correct Ans ➡ daily
What type of hepatitis vaccine is strongly recommended for most
healthcare workers? Correct Ans ➡ Hepatitis B
The part of a cell that controls cell function is the: Correct Ans ➡ nucleus
A step in communication that occurs when a listener asks a
question or repeats information is called: Correct Ans ➡ feedback
Involuntary muscles work without Correct Ans ➡ consciousness
The method of wrapping that creates a package within a package
is called: Correct Ans ➡ Sequential
100% ethylene oxide gas canisters should be stored in a: Correct Ans ➡
chemical storage cabinet
Wicking materials are used to allow 1.____ removal, 2.____ penetration, and
facilitate 3.____ Correct Ans ➡ 1. air
2. steam
3. drying
Instrument marking tape should be wrapped approximately _____
times around the instrument. Correct Ans ➡ 1 to 1.5
& VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
This type of organism is necessary for life. Correct Ans ➡ Microorganism
The organization that sets recommended practices and standards
for care and processing of devices and systems is: Correct Ans ➡
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
What is the circular opening of the eye which controls the amount of light
which enters the eye? Correct Ans ➡ pupil
Implantable devices should not be: Correct Ans ➡ flash sterilized
What is the best choice for high level disinfection of instruments? Correct
Ans ➡ OPA (or Ortho-phthalaldehyde)
The part of a cell that enables it to move through liquid is the: Correct Ans
➡ flagella
When soil remains on a device after cleaning: Correct Ans ➡ the device
cannot be sterilized
Bacteria that cause diseases are called Correct Ans ➡ pathogenic
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable
liquids? Correct Ans ➡ Type B
Which type of disinfectant is also known as a "wetting agent?" Correct Ans
➡ quatemary ammonium compounds (QUATS)
The inventory control method in which the supplier owns the
Inventory, stores it at the healthcare facility, and does not charge
the healthcare facility for it until it is used or lost is referred to as the:
Correct Ans ➡ consignment method
, Of the 3 major low temperature sterilants, which one has the
longest instrument turnover time? Correct Ans ➡ Ethylene Oxide (ETO)
The number of times per year that inventory is purchased,
consumed, and replaced is called the: Correct Ans ➡ Inventory Turnover
Rate
What tracking method provides real time information? Correct Ans ➡
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
What requires preventive maintenance standards be established for medical
equipment? Correct Ans ➡ Joint Commission
How frequently should a sterilizer's drain strainer be removed and
thoroughly cleaned? Correct Ans ➡ daily
What type of hepatitis vaccine is strongly recommended for most
healthcare workers? Correct Ans ➡ Hepatitis B
The part of a cell that controls cell function is the: Correct Ans ➡ nucleus
A step in communication that occurs when a listener asks a
question or repeats information is called: Correct Ans ➡ feedback
Involuntary muscles work without Correct Ans ➡ consciousness
The method of wrapping that creates a package within a package
is called: Correct Ans ➡ Sequential
100% ethylene oxide gas canisters should be stored in a: Correct Ans ➡
chemical storage cabinet
Wicking materials are used to allow 1.____ removal, 2.____ penetration, and
facilitate 3.____ Correct Ans ➡ 1. air
2. steam
3. drying
Instrument marking tape should be wrapped approximately _____
times around the instrument. Correct Ans ➡ 1 to 1.5
