CRCST PRACTICE EXAM
This type of organism is necessary for life. - ✔✔Microorganism
The organization that sets recommended practices and standards for care and processing of devices and systems is: - ✔✔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? - ✔✔pupil
Implantable devices should not be: - ✔✔flash sterilized
What is the best choice for high level disinfection of instruments? - ✔✔OPA (or Ortho-phthalaldehyde)
The part of a cell that enables it to move through liquid is the: - ✔✔flagella
When soil remains on a device after cleaning: - ✔✔the device cannot be sterilized
Bacteria that cause diseases are called - ✔✔pathogenic
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids? - ✔✔Type B
Which type of disinfectant is also known as a "wetting agent?" - ✔✔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 1 / 3
the healthcare facility for it until it is used or lost is referred to as the: - ✔✔consignment method
Of the 3 major low temperature sterilants, which one has the longest instrument turnover time? - ✔✔Ethylene Oxide (ETO)
The number of times per year that inventory is purchased,
consumed, and replaced is called the: - ✔✔Inventory Turnover Rate
What tracking method provides real time information? - ✔✔RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
What requires preventive maintenance standards be established for medical equipment? - ✔✔Joint Commission
How frequently should a sterilizer's drain strainer be removed and thoroughly cleaned? - ✔✔daily
What type of hepatitis vaccine is strongly recommended for most healthcare workers? - ✔✔Hepatitis B
The part of a cell that controls cell function is the: - ✔✔nucleus
A step in communication that occurs when a listener asks a
question or repeats information is called: - ✔✔feedback
Involuntary muscles work without - ✔✔consciousness
The method of wrapping that creates a package within a package
is called: - ✔✔Sequential 2 / 3
100% ethylene oxide gas canisters should be stored in a: - ✔✔chemical storage cabinet
Wicking materials are used to allow 1.____ removal, 2.____ penetration, and facilitate 3.____ - ✔✔1. air
- steam
- drying
Instrument marking tape should be wrapped approximately _____ times around the instrument. - ✔✔1 to 1.5
The term "superheated steam" means: - ✔✔dry steam
The amount of time that it takes to kill 90% of the microorganisms
present on an object is called: - ✔✔D-Value
400 series stainless steel is also called: - ✔✔Martensitic
What prefix means "beside of near"? - ✔✔para-
Which of the following statements about the use of mechanical washers is NOT true?
- Multi-level trays should be separated
- Trays with lids should be opened
- Instruments should be disassembled and opened
- All items should be washed on the same cycle - ✔✔D. All items should be washed on the same cycle
What unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to therapeutically raise or lower body temperature? - ✔✔PCA pump
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