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