IAHCSMM (CRCST) TEST 500 QUESTIONS
Is the first step in the sterilization process. - answers -cleaning
2. Central service technicians must wear special attire referred to as to minimize their
exposure to blood- borne pathogens and other contaminants. - answers -ppe
What type of a pressure is required for decontamination areas? - answers -negative
The use of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of
which of the following knowledge and skills dimensions? - answers -employability skills
5. Nosocomial infections are: - answers -those which occur in the course of being
treated in the hospital
6. The human resources tool that identifies major tasks performed by persons in specific
positions is called a: - answers -job description
7. Which of the following is the most popular title for the central service department
head? - answers -director
What is the coolest part of the sterilizer? - answers -drain line of the sterilizer
9. Autoclave sterilizer is a class of device. - answers -class ii
10. In a sterilization load containing 2 small basins, the chemicals indicators will be
positioned. - answers -on the top of the basins
Package condensation will occur when: - answers -placing hot or warm packages in
cold surfaces
What is the preferred ph of detergents used for most cleaning processes? - answers -
neutral ph
13. System that includes inflatable compression sleeves and a characteristic pressure
modulation in order to reduce risk of deep vein thrombosis (dvt) - answers -sequential
compression device
14. The moisture content of saturated steam should posses a relative humidity of: -
answers -97% to 100%
The movement of supplies throughout the healthcare facility is called: - answers -
distribution
, In this system items are owned by the vendor, but stored at the healthcare facility: -
answers -consignment
The system where items are ordered in large quantities to save money is called: -
answers -economic order quantity
Technicians on the department perform safety inspections and functional test on
equipment - answers -biomedical engineering
When patient equipment enters a healthcare facility, it must be safety checked by a
before it is cleared for patient use - answers -biomedical technician
Which of the following requires preventive maintenance standards be established for
medical equipment? - answers -joint commission
All patient care equipment dispensed for use must be considered and handled as such,
regardless of it's appearance - answers -contaminated
Disposable components such as pads and tubing on patient care equipment should be:
- answers -discarded at point of use
Which of the following common items of patient care equipment limits the development
of dvt deep vein thrombosis and peripheral edema in immobile patients? - answers -
sequential compression unit
Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazàrds such as cracked or frayed electrical
cords: - answers -whenever the equipment is cleaned
If an equipment malfunction causes harm to patients, it should be: - answers -returned
immediately to the biomedical department
Patient care equipment should be stored in a condition - answers -ready to use
Patient care equipment is typically stored: - answers -in the central service department
The requires that the healthcare facility report malfunctions of medical devices that have
contributec to patient injury, and/or death to the manufacturer and the fda. - answers -
safe medical devices act
Which the following steps happens first when proceeding flexible endoscopies? -
answers -leak testing
Information regarding cleaning processes for endoscopes should be provided by: -
answers -the instrument manufacturer
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