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Chapter 1-4 IAHCSMM Exam Questions and Answers
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Chapter 1-4 IAHCSMM Exam Questionsand Answers
Who created IAHCSMM? What year and where was it established - Answer -Mary
Helen Anderson, Created in 1958 in Chicago Illinois
why was IAHCSMM created? - Answer -created so that instruments can be cleaned by
those who are specialized in cleaning instruments, not nurses
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Answer -The Certified
Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification program is designed to
recognize entry level and existing technicians who have demonstrated the experience,
knowledge and skills necessary to provide competent services as a central service
technician.
Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) - Answer -Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)-
Emphasis is on identifying, handling and processing surgical instruments. MUST HAVE
FULL CRCST BEFORE OBTAINING CIS
Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL) - Answer -Certification in Healthcare
Leadership (CHL)- Emphasis is on supervisory, responsibility, including recruitment,
selection, orientation and training, communication, leadership, motivation and other
relating concepts. MUST HAVE FULL CRCST BEFORE OBTAINING CHL
One-Way Flow - Answer -Soiled Area onto Clean Processing Area then onto Sterile
Storage Area
What is decontamination? - Answer -the physical or chemical process that renders an
inanimate object, such as surgical instruments that were in the OR that are or may be
contaminated with many harmful microbes, safe for further handling.
the process of sterilizing an object to make it safe to handle.
what is the decontamination area - Answer -The decon area is where all soiled
(contaminated) instruments and other items are received from user departments.
, what are the 2 parts of Decon - Answer -Mechanical wash (put through a washer)
Hand Wash (thoroughly cleansed with hands)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Answer -Protective equipment that blocks
exposure to a pathogen or a hazardous material.
PPE includes protective clothing, gloves, eyewear, face masks and shoe coverings
Preparation and Packing - Answer -After items are safe for handling, they are delivered
to the prep and park area of the CS department
Sterilization - Answer -The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including
spores by following the manufactures Instruction For Use (IFU)
Instructions For Use (IFU) - Answer -Information provided by a devices manufacturer
that provides detailed instructions on how to properly use and process the device
what are the 3 methods of sterilization - Answer -Steam (Most Common)
Sterrad (Hydrogen Peroxide)
ETO (Gas)
How long must instruments be in a cart washer before they can be used? - Answer -
must be in washer for at least 4 minutes and must reach a temperature of 270 degrees
Case cart system - Answer -A method of receiving clean and sterile equipment and
preparing it for transportation to a central decontamination area. All equipment is
contained within a covered movable storage cart.
Case cart - Answer -A closed stainless steel transport cart equipped with wheels. The
case cart is used to transport instruments & supplies needed for surgery into the
operating room & take them to the decontamination area after surgery.
Doctors preference card - Answer -a document that identifies a physician's needs for a
specific medical procedure
Case cart pull sheet (pick list) - Answer -A list of specific supplies, utensils and
instruments for a specific procedure. CSTs use these lists to assemble the items
needed for individual procedures
Material Management Department - Answer -The healthcare department responsible for
researching, ordering, receiving, and managing inventory (consumable supplies).
The Processing Cycle - Answer -Clean
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