CRCST Exam Test Prep 150 Questions
A Chemical process applied during the instrument manufacturing process that provides
corrosion-resistant finish on instruments is - ANS-Passivation
A comparison benchmark that is mandated by governing agency. Noncompliance of
which may lead to legal penalties - ANS-Regulatory Standard
A current asset is an asset that is expected to be used within - ANS-one year
A dating system that records the date of the year as the number of days that have
elapsed since January 1st - ANS-Julian Date
A method or technique that has consistently shown results superior to those achieved
by other means - ANS-Best practice
A rigid container with broken tamper-evident seal indicates - ANS-The sterility of the
package is questionable
AAMI is the association that sets standards for: - ANS-Instruments
According to Spaulding classification which of the following classified as critical? -
ANS-needles
All of the following are good reasons why air should be expelled from peel pouch before
sealing EXCEPT: - ANS-Trapped air will prevent the external indicator from changing
color
All of the following indicators can be used to verify sterility assurance of processed
instruments EXCEPT: - ANS-Magnetic
All of the following information should be included on a load log sheet except -
ANS-Position of packages in the sterilizer
All of the following may cause steam contact failure with items in a package EXCEPT: -
ANS-Placing chemical indicator in a less challenging location in the sterilizer
All these factors that impact the effectiveness of sterilization EXCEPT -
ANS-Instructions in Manufacturer's IFU
, An inventory system that keeps track of all the incoming and outgoing supplies so that
quantities of supplies in storage are known at all times - ANS-Perpetual Inventory
System
An inventory system where items are owned by the vendor but stored at the health care
Facility - ANS-Consignment
Angstrom is the unit to measure - ANS-The length of light waves
At the completion of the test cycle, Bowie Dick test pack showed a uniform color. What
does it mean? - ANS-It means the test was negative
At what temperature and exposure time should Bowie Dick test pack be run in the
sterilizer? - ANS-273 degrees for 3.5 to 4.0 minutes
Automated cleaning equipment that uses sound waves to create bubbles that implode
when they come in contact with instruments to dislodge soil from the instruments? -
ANS-Ultrasonic cleaners
Bacteria that are often pathogenic to humans because they grow well at body
temperature - ANS-Mesophile
Behavior relating to what is good or bad relative to the standards of conduct for one's
profession - ANS-Ethical behavior
Bowie dick tests should be run in: - ANS-dynamic air removal steam sterilizers
Enzymes used to breakdown and remove heavy soil on instruments? - ANS-Protease
Enzymes
Equipment validation is performed by the - ANS-Device manufacturer
Ergonomic injuries: - ANS-are a risk factor for persons who perform repetitive or
physical work
Event-related sterility depends on all of the following EXCEPT: - ANS-Expiration Date
Flat wrapping technique where a package is wrapped once using two layers at the
same time: - ANS-Simultaneous
A Chemical process applied during the instrument manufacturing process that provides
corrosion-resistant finish on instruments is - ANS-Passivation
A comparison benchmark that is mandated by governing agency. Noncompliance of
which may lead to legal penalties - ANS-Regulatory Standard
A current asset is an asset that is expected to be used within - ANS-one year
A dating system that records the date of the year as the number of days that have
elapsed since January 1st - ANS-Julian Date
A method or technique that has consistently shown results superior to those achieved
by other means - ANS-Best practice
A rigid container with broken tamper-evident seal indicates - ANS-The sterility of the
package is questionable
AAMI is the association that sets standards for: - ANS-Instruments
According to Spaulding classification which of the following classified as critical? -
ANS-needles
All of the following are good reasons why air should be expelled from peel pouch before
sealing EXCEPT: - ANS-Trapped air will prevent the external indicator from changing
color
All of the following indicators can be used to verify sterility assurance of processed
instruments EXCEPT: - ANS-Magnetic
All of the following information should be included on a load log sheet except -
ANS-Position of packages in the sterilizer
All of the following may cause steam contact failure with items in a package EXCEPT: -
ANS-Placing chemical indicator in a less challenging location in the sterilizer
All these factors that impact the effectiveness of sterilization EXCEPT -
ANS-Instructions in Manufacturer's IFU
, An inventory system that keeps track of all the incoming and outgoing supplies so that
quantities of supplies in storage are known at all times - ANS-Perpetual Inventory
System
An inventory system where items are owned by the vendor but stored at the health care
Facility - ANS-Consignment
Angstrom is the unit to measure - ANS-The length of light waves
At the completion of the test cycle, Bowie Dick test pack showed a uniform color. What
does it mean? - ANS-It means the test was negative
At what temperature and exposure time should Bowie Dick test pack be run in the
sterilizer? - ANS-273 degrees for 3.5 to 4.0 minutes
Automated cleaning equipment that uses sound waves to create bubbles that implode
when they come in contact with instruments to dislodge soil from the instruments? -
ANS-Ultrasonic cleaners
Bacteria that are often pathogenic to humans because they grow well at body
temperature - ANS-Mesophile
Behavior relating to what is good or bad relative to the standards of conduct for one's
profession - ANS-Ethical behavior
Bowie dick tests should be run in: - ANS-dynamic air removal steam sterilizers
Enzymes used to breakdown and remove heavy soil on instruments? - ANS-Protease
Enzymes
Equipment validation is performed by the - ANS-Device manufacturer
Ergonomic injuries: - ANS-are a risk factor for persons who perform repetitive or
physical work
Event-related sterility depends on all of the following EXCEPT: - ANS-Expiration Date
Flat wrapping technique where a package is wrapped once using two layers at the
same time: - ANS-Simultaneous
