CRCST PRACTICE EXAMwith 100% correct answers

This type of organism is necessary for life. Microorganism The organization that sets recommended practices and standards for care and processing of devices and systems is: Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) What is the circular opening of the eye which controls the amount of light which enters the eye? pupil Implantable devices should not be: flash sterilized What is the best choice for high level disinfection of instruments? OPA (or Ortho-phthalaldehyde) The part of a cell that enables it to move through liquid is the: flagella When soil remains on a device after cleaning: the device cannot be sterilized Bacteria that cause diseases are called pathogenic Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids? Type B Which type of disinfectant is also known as a "wetting agent?" quatemary ammonium compounds (QUATS) The inventory control method in which the supplier owns the Inventory, stores it at the healthcare facility, and does not charge the healthcare facility for it until it is used or lost is referred to as the: consignment method Of the 3 major low temperature sterilants, which one has the longest instrument turnover time? Ethylene Oxide (ETO) The number of times per year that inventory is purchased, consumed, and replaced is called the: Inventory Turnover Rate What tracking method provides real time information? RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) What requires preventive maintenance standards be established for medical equipment? Joint Commission How frequently should a sterilizer's drain strainer be removed and thoroughly cleaned? daily What type of hepatitis vaccine is strongly recommended for most healthcare workers? Hepatitis B The part of a cell that controls cell function is the: nucleus A step in communication that occurs when a listener asks a question or repeats information is called: feedback Involuntary muscles work without consciousness The method of wrapping that creates a package within a package is called: Sequential 100% ethylene oxide gas canisters should be stored in a: chemical storage cabinet Wicking materials are used to allow 1.____ removal, 2.____ penetration, and facilitate 3.____ 1. air 2. steam 3. drying Instrument marking tape should be wrapped approximately _____ times around the instrument. 1 to 1.5 The term "superheated steam" means: dry steam The amount of time that it takes to kill 90% of the microorganisms present on an object is called: D-Value 400 series stainless steel is also called: Martensitic What prefix means "beside of near"? para- Which of the following statements about the use of mechanical washers is NOT true? A. Multi-level trays should be separated B. Trays with lids should be opened C. Instruments should be disassembled and opened D. All items should be washed on the same cycle D. All items should be washed on the same cycle What unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to therapeutically raise or lower body temperature? PCA pump What sterilization quality assurance measurements is designed to provide a written record of sterilizer cycle activity? Mechanical Monitor Charts/Printouts Cellulosic materials (paper, cotton and linen) cannot be processed in a/an: hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizer What surgical abbreviations might be used relating to a fractured bone? ORIF Tests which use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of the sterilization process and provide a direct measure of lethality are called: Biological Indicators These are used to breakdown fatty deposits and adipose tissue on instruments: Lipase enzymes The ________ requires that the healthcare facility report malfunctions of medical devices that have contributed to patient injury, illness, and/or death to the manufacturer and the FDA. Safe Medical Devices Act The largest operating channel of an endoscope is the ____ channel. instrument (biopsy) The process by which unwrapped instruments are steam sterilized for immediate use when an emergency situation arises, is called Flash Sterilization This is used to treat the final rinse water used for cleaning. deionization Medical Device reporting is regulated by the: FDA Chemical indicators are classified by the FDA as: Class II devices Watches and other jewelry should not be worn in the Central Service department work areas because: they harbor bacteria Loaner instruments should be: decontaminated before use Not all endoscopes can be processed in an: AER (Automatic Endoscopic Reprocessor) In an ABC Inventory Control system, "A" items represent: the smallest number of items and largest dollar value Which of the following is not an example of surgical asepsis? A. sterilization of instruments B. operating room dress codes C. asset management D. operating room techniques to prevent contamination of sterile instruments C. asset management Rod-shaped bacteria are classified as Bacillus Floors in the Central Service department should be: wet-mopped daily Microorganisms reproduce by a process called: binary fission Purified water should have a pH of: 6.5-7.5 The absence of microorganisms that cause disease is called: asepsis Standards and regulations help set levels of __________ in Central Service departments quality, safety, and efficiency In medical terminology, the purpose of a combining vowel is to: make the word easier to pronounce These carry blood away from the heart: arteries