THE ULTIMATE IAHCSMM CRCST LATEST EXAM QUESTIONS
200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED
ANSWERS
The physical method by which an ultrasonic units clean is called - ANSWER:
Cavitation
Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked or frayed
electrical cords: - ANSWER: whenever the equipment is cleaned
Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using: - ANSWER: dry heat sterilization
Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a mechanical cleaning
process. - ANSWER: False. They should all be cleaned manually.
Agency responsible for the MedWatch program - ANSWER: FDA food and drug
administration
Phenolics are classified as - ANSWER: intermediate to low level disinfectants
To prevent coagulation of proteins, water temperature should be - ANSWER: Below
43 C (110 F)
Secondary containers of chemicals - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: arteries
The percentage of hospital patients that develop a healthcare facility-associated
infection. - ANSWER: Approximately 10%
Spiral shaped bacteria are classified as - ANSWER: spirillum
The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are - ANSWER: Square-fold
and envelope-fold
Third party reprocessors are regulated by the FDA - ANSWER: True
In central service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers to the
movement of products - ANSWER: From soiled areas to clean processing areas within
central service
Horizontal work surfaces in the decontamination area should be cleaned and
disinfected - ANSWER: At the beginning and end of each shift.
, A material that removes electrons from another substance is Called - ANSWER: an
oxidizing agent
Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilizer & Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse (SFPP) - ANSWER: Use an
active air removal system
These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the growth of
microorganisms: - ANSWER: antiseptics
Agency responsible for regulating EO - ANSWER: OSHA and EPA
Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by - ANSWER: gold
handles
7.2 pounds per cubic foot - ANSWER: Maximum density for linen packs
Package condensation will occur when - ANSWER: Placing hot or warm packages in
cold surfaces
The decontamination area of the central service department should have - ANSWER:
10 air exchanges per hour
ISO 9000 - ANSWER: an international standard used by participating organizations to
help assure that they consistently deliver quality services and products
Air exchanges in EtO sterilizer room - ANSWER: 10 per hour
Water purification usually involves the use of a - ANSWER: pre and post filter
Which of the following is not an acceptable form of instrument marking? - ANSWER:
Electric etching (engraving)
Aluminum items should be cleaned: - ANSWER: using a to and fro motion with the
grain
Wicking materials are used to : - ANSWER: allow air removal, steam penetration and
facilitate drying
Exchange cart system - ANSWER: The inventory system that uses two identical carts
to facilitate Supply replenishment is called the.
The largest operating channel of an endoscope is the ___ channel? - ANSWER:
Instrument
Solution used to remove the white, hard-to-remove substance that sometimes
appears on sinks and equipment - ANSWER: descaler
200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED
ANSWERS
The physical method by which an ultrasonic units clean is called - ANSWER:
Cavitation
Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked or frayed
electrical cords: - ANSWER: whenever the equipment is cleaned
Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using: - ANSWER: dry heat sterilization
Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a mechanical cleaning
process. - ANSWER: False. They should all be cleaned manually.
Agency responsible for the MedWatch program - ANSWER: FDA food and drug
administration
Phenolics are classified as - ANSWER: intermediate to low level disinfectants
To prevent coagulation of proteins, water temperature should be - ANSWER: Below
43 C (110 F)
Secondary containers of chemicals - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: arteries
The percentage of hospital patients that develop a healthcare facility-associated
infection. - ANSWER: Approximately 10%
Spiral shaped bacteria are classified as - ANSWER: spirillum
The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are - ANSWER: Square-fold
and envelope-fold
Third party reprocessors are regulated by the FDA - ANSWER: True
In central service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers to the
movement of products - ANSWER: From soiled areas to clean processing areas within
central service
Horizontal work surfaces in the decontamination area should be cleaned and
disinfected - ANSWER: At the beginning and end of each shift.
, A material that removes electrons from another substance is Called - ANSWER: an
oxidizing agent
Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilizer & Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse (SFPP) - ANSWER: Use an
active air removal system
These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the growth of
microorganisms: - ANSWER: antiseptics
Agency responsible for regulating EO - ANSWER: OSHA and EPA
Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by - ANSWER: gold
handles
7.2 pounds per cubic foot - ANSWER: Maximum density for linen packs
Package condensation will occur when - ANSWER: Placing hot or warm packages in
cold surfaces
The decontamination area of the central service department should have - ANSWER:
10 air exchanges per hour
ISO 9000 - ANSWER: an international standard used by participating organizations to
help assure that they consistently deliver quality services and products
Air exchanges in EtO sterilizer room - ANSWER: 10 per hour
Water purification usually involves the use of a - ANSWER: pre and post filter
Which of the following is not an acceptable form of instrument marking? - ANSWER:
Electric etching (engraving)
Aluminum items should be cleaned: - ANSWER: using a to and fro motion with the
grain
Wicking materials are used to : - ANSWER: allow air removal, steam penetration and
facilitate drying
Exchange cart system - ANSWER: The inventory system that uses two identical carts
to facilitate Supply replenishment is called the.
The largest operating channel of an endoscope is the ___ channel? - ANSWER:
Instrument
Solution used to remove the white, hard-to-remove substance that sometimes
appears on sinks and equipment - ANSWER: descaler
