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