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IAHCSMM CRCST Version Exam WITH 300 Questions AND ANSWERS Detergents that are meant to bind with soils and keep them suspended in the solution so they can be removed during the rinsing process are use for what type of cleaning? - ANSWER-manual Using more detergent than called for does not ...

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IAHCSMM CRCST Version 2 2024-2025

Exam WITH 300 Questions AND ANSWERS

Detergents that are meant to bind with soils and keep them suspended in

the solution so they can be removed during the rinsing process are use for

what type of cleaning? - ANSWER-manual




Using more detergent than called for does not improve the cleaning action;

in fact, it can impede the process by leaving residuals behind that do not

rinse off and that will build up over time, causing instruments to? -

ANSWER-bind and/or corrode




Detergent solutions must be changed frequently to reduce the bioburden

(contamination) and to prevention of what to cleaned items and the

environment? - ANSWER-recontamination

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Just as cleaning is the most important step in the decontamination process,

what is the most important step in the cleaning process because it removes

loosened soils and debris? - ANSWER-rinsing




For either manual or mechanical cleaning, the final rinse should be

performed with what type of water to prevent mineral deposits? -

ANSWER-treated




What kind of bristle brushes are not generally recommended because they

can damage the protective layer of the surgical instruments? But these

brushes can, however be used on tungsten carbide jaws of needle holders,

which are difficult to clean because of - ANSWER-metal




To maintain accreditation and receive payments from insurance

companies, a healthcare facility must pass the

__________________________. - ANSWER-jc inspection

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What kind of pads should not be used because they will scratch device

surfaces, providing places for bacteria and debris to collect and promoting

corrosion? - ANSWER-abrasive




What are not acceptable for use, because they harbor bacteria, cannot be

easily cleaned or disinfected, and break apart during use, leaving small

particles in the serrations of instruments? - ANSWER-sponges




To prevent the formations of __________________ all cleaning

implements should be regularly cleaned and disinfected or sterilized (at

minimum at the end of each shift). - ANSWER-biofilms




This is an automated cleaning equipment, that transmits sound waves

through a cleaning solution. - ANSWER-ultrasonic




This mechanical action is called ___________________ it is very effective

in cleaning hard-to-reach areas such as box locks, serrations, ratchets, and

the teeth on instruments. - ANSWER-cavitation

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This type of detergent has a pH level higher than 11. These detergents are

the most effective in removing heavy organic soils, but may accelerate the

corrosion of surgical instruments and may leave scale deposits on

equipment - ANSWER-highly alkaline




To reduce the potential of corrosion highly alkaline detergents are best

used in a multistep process: first the alkaline wash, then a

______________________, the a regular rinse. - ANSWER-neutralizing

acid rinse




What should not be placed over instruments? - ANSWER-bowls and emisis

basins




What type of chemicals are used to process endoscopes? This process

allows endoscopes for immediate reuse at the end of the process. -

ANSWER-high-level disinfectants

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