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IAHCSMM CRCST Exam Questions andAnswers
Central Service Technicians must wear special attire referred to as ____ to minimize
their exposure to blood-borne pathogens and other contaminants. - Answer -PPE
Watches and other jewelry should not be worn in the Central Service department work
areas because: - Answer -They may harbor bacteria
Items that have been used in patient care should be considered contaminated - Answer
-True
Central Service Technicians must be able to adapt to change - Answer -True
Everyone who may have contact with biohazard items must be educated about the
dangers associated with those items - Answer -True
________are often pathogenic to humans because they grow best at body
temperatures. - Answer -Mesophiles
Used to visualize the entire large intestine. - Answer -colonoscope
Herpes Simplex is a _______ disease - Answer -viral
Recommended air exchanges for the clean/sterile storage area of CS Dept - Answer -4
Bacteria that require free oxygen to grow are called _______ bacteria. - Answer -
Aerobic
Leak testing should be performed on each flexible endoscope annually. - Answer -False
it should be regularly after each use
Microorganisms that are capable of forming a thick wall around themselves to survive in
adverse conditions are called: - Answer -Spores
Loaner instruments trays that are received sterile from other facilities do not need to be
decontaminated and re-sterilized before use. - Answer -False
, An organism, typically a biting insect or tick, that transmits a disease or parasite from
one animal or plant to another - Answer -Vector
Endoscope channels should be cleaned and then left moist for storage. - Answer -False
Powered surgical instruments have one of three power sources; electricity, air, or
battery. - Answer -True
The desired flow of materials in a CS Dept; from soiled to clean to sterile. - Answer -
One-Way workflow
Tetanus and botulism do not require free oxygen to grow, so they are classified as
______ bacteria - Answer -Anaerobic
Modern powered surgical instruments are immersible. - Answer -False
________ is the first step in the sterilization process. - Answer -Decontamination
Using Gram-Stain classifications, Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, and Streptococcus
are examples of Gram-________ bacteria. - Answer -Gram-Positive
Laparoscopic instrument insulation failure can cause burns. - Answer -True
The bacterial reproductive process that takes place when a mother cell divides into two
daughter cells is called: - Answer -Binary Fission
- This process is common in bacteria because it's essential for it's growth and
multiplication.
The purpose of a decontamination battery is to protect PSIs from fluid invasion. -
Answer -True
The healthcare dept. responsible for researching, ordering, receiving, and managing
inventory (conumable supplies). - Answer -Material Management Debt.
_________ is defined as the state of being soiled or infected by contact with infectious
organisms or other material. - Answer -Contamination
Dental Drills are used to remove cement. - Answer -False
- Dental Drills are primarily used for removing decayed or damaged part of a tooth,
preparing the tooth for fillings or crowns, and shaping or polishing the tooth's surface
What type of a pressure is required for decontamination areas? - Answer -Negative
- The air pressure is lower than surrounding areas, causing air to flow into the
decontamination area rather than out which helps contain the hazardous substances
within decontam and minimize the risk of it spreading into areas outside of decontam
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