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CRCST EXAM - 513 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSWho's responsible for ensuring food, drugs and cosmetics are safe for use?
Correct Ans ➡ The U.S. food and drug administration
The basics of aseptic technique is? Correct Ans ➡ Activities that prevent
infection
The decontamination area of the central service department should have what
kind of air flow? Correct Ans ➡ Negative air flow
Decontamination of instruments and equipment starts when? Correct Ans
➡ At the point of use
Decontamination area Correct Ans ➡ Should have negative air flow in
relation to the other areas of the department
The proper handling of instrumentation is the responsibility of? Correct
Ans ➡ Everyone who comes in contact
with the instruments
Centers for disease control guidelines are considered regulatory guidelines
Correct Ans ➡ False
One of the goals of point of use preparation and transport is? Correct Ans
➡ To prevent cross contamination
Automatic washers clean using a spray gorse action called impingement
Correct Ans ➡ True
The federal program designed for the voluntary reporting of device related
problems is called? Correct Ans ➡ MedWatch
When removing PPE you should remove what first? Correct Ans ➡ Shoe
covers
,Which of the following tells a primary meaning of a word? Correct Ans ➡
Root word element
In Central Service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers to the
movement of products Correct Ans ➡ from soiled areas to clean
processing areas within Central Service
Which of these traffic control/dress code requirements applies to the clean
assembly area of Central Service? Correct Ans ➡ Semi-restricted
End of procedure point-of-use guideline include removing gross soil,
disassembling of multi-part instruments, and ensuring instruments are kept
moist Correct Ans ➡ True
The association of peri operative registered nurses is? Correct Ans ➡ A
professional organization that writes guidelines for the OR
When putting on personal protective equipment it is important to put the
mask on first Correct Ans ➡ False
To prevent aerosols, items should be brushed below the surface of the water.
Correct Ans ➡ True
The suffix ectomy means? Correct Ans ➡ surgical removal
This surgical procedure removes the uterus Correct Ans ➡ hysterectomy
When cleaning prion contaminated instruments no special cleaning
procedures are required only following standard cleaning protocols and the
Manufacturer's Instructions for Use Correct Ans ➡ False
Healthy people do not harbor or transmit bacteria Correct Ans ➡ False
When cleaning items contaminated with pseudomonas Correct Ans ➡
There are no special cleaning requirements for items contaminated with
pseudomonas
What is the purpose of learning medical terminology? Correct Ans ➡
Provide the OR and medical staff with the goods and services they need
,Which organization conducts onsite survey of health care facilities? Correct
Ans ➡ The Joint Commision
All Central Service departments perform the same basic services Correct
Ans ➡ False
Knowing and understanding medical terminology helps technicians Correct
Ans ➡ understand what is asked when a request is made
Hypoglycemia means Correct Ans ➡ low blood sugar
If soiled instruments are to be transported to an offsite facility for processing
Correct Ans ➡ they should be transported following the U.S. or state
Department of Transportation guidelines
All mechanical cleaning equipment provides Correct Ans ➡ Consistent
process
Microbiology is the study of Correct Ans ➡ microorganisms
Detergents used in mechanical cleaners should be Correct Ans ➡ low
foaming
Which of the following is NOT a growing trend in CS? Correct Ans ➡
Decentralization of CS responsibilities
Subcutaneous means Correct Ans ➡ beneath the skin
Spores help some microorganisms survive in adverse conditions. Correct
Ans ➡ True
Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used relations to a
fractured bone? Correct Ans ➡ ORIF
Only good oral and written communication skills are necessary to provide or
obtain information (T/F) Correct Ans ➡ Flase
, Soiled instruments and other items are received in the _____ area of the Central
service department Correct Ans ➡ decontamination
A system is: Correct Ans ➡ A group of organs
The procedure to remove the stomach is Correct Ans ➡ gastrectomy
The system used to categorize patient care items based on the degree of the
risk of infection Correct Ans ➡ Spaulding Classification System
An osteotome is Correct Ans ➡ used to cut or shave bone
When returning loaner items to the vendor Correct Ans ➡ All items
should be cleaned and decontaminated
The first goal of creating an instrument pack is Correct Ans ➡ Create a
pack that meets user needs
Positive air flow means when the door is opened, air flows out instead of into
the area Correct Ans ➡ True
Molds , mushrooms and yeast are common Correct Ans ➡ Fungi
The surgery of the ear that reconstructs the ear drum so sound waves can be
sent to the middle ear Correct Ans ➡ Tympanoplasty
Dark areas on the lens of an endoscope are Correct Ans ➡ Damaged light
fibers
Soiled instruments and other items are received in the _____ area of the Central
service department Correct Ans ➡ decontamination
Pasteurizers disinfect using Correct Ans ➡ heated water
Which of the following statements about the use of mechanical washers is
NOT true? Correct Ans ➡ all items should be washed on the same cycle
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