CRCST PRACTICE TEST WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
What states that All patient information is highly confidential and should
NEVER be discussed with anyone at any time unless it is required for the
direct care of the patient? - ANSWER-HIPPA
This process is defined by AAMI as the removal of contamination from an
item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use. -
ANSWER-cleaning
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture scissors, forceps,
osteotomes, and chisels? - ANSWER-400 series
What type of material is used the most in the manufacturing of surgical
instrumentation? - ANSWER-stainless steel
,What is the proper order of how work progresses through the CSPD? -
ANSWER-Decontam, Prep and pack, sterilizer, sterile storage
What is defined as microorganisms on a contaminated item? - ANSWER-
Bioburden
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture basins, bowls, and
malleable retractors? - ANSWER-300 series
The two steps in the process of decontamination? - ANSWER-manual
cleaning and thermal process
What is the groups or collections of microorganisms that adhere to the
surface of any object that comes into contact with nonsterile water? -
ANSWER-biofilms
What when used in small amounts is extremely corrosive to surgical
instruments, and it's use in the decontamination process is prohibited? -
ANSWER-bleach
,As defined by OSHA what is defined as "the use of physical or chemical
means to remove, inactivate or destroy blood borne pathogens on a surface
or item to the point where they are no longer capable of transmitting
infectious particles and the surface of - ANSWER-decontamination
A Sales Rep brings in a new Stryker Drill for Dr Bridwell to try during a total
hip procedure. What is the first step that should be taken? - ANSWER-Ask for
written instructions.
The temperature in the decontamination department: - ANSWER-60°-65° F
Sharps in the decontamination department should be confined and contained
in what type of leak proof container? - ANSWER-impervious
After thoroughly cleaning a contaminated item the most important step in
the decontamination process is to _____________ the item. - ANSWER-rinsed
Humidity level in a CS department should be kept at what percent? -
ANSWER-30-60%
, Instruments in the OR that are just opened but not used still have to go
through the decontam process, only when? - ANSWER-every time and always
considered contaminated
A pH level of 7 is considered? - ANSWER-neutral
Instruments should never be stored _________________, and all instruments
should be sterilized as soon as possible after cleaning. - ANSWER-wet
The air pressure in the decontamination department should be what? -
ANSWER-negative
How many air exchanges per hour is the decontamination department
suppose to have? - ANSWER-10
How often is the temperature and humidity levels suppose to be
documented? - ANSWER-daily
Enzymes can be used individually or in combination in the formulation of
enzymatic detergents. Which enzymatic detergent catalyzes starches and
breaks down carbohydrates? - ANSWER-amylase
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
What states that All patient information is highly confidential and should
NEVER be discussed with anyone at any time unless it is required for the
direct care of the patient? - ANSWER-HIPPA
This process is defined by AAMI as the removal of contamination from an
item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use. -
ANSWER-cleaning
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture scissors, forceps,
osteotomes, and chisels? - ANSWER-400 series
What type of material is used the most in the manufacturing of surgical
instrumentation? - ANSWER-stainless steel
,What is the proper order of how work progresses through the CSPD? -
ANSWER-Decontam, Prep and pack, sterilizer, sterile storage
What is defined as microorganisms on a contaminated item? - ANSWER-
Bioburden
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture basins, bowls, and
malleable retractors? - ANSWER-300 series
The two steps in the process of decontamination? - ANSWER-manual
cleaning and thermal process
What is the groups or collections of microorganisms that adhere to the
surface of any object that comes into contact with nonsterile water? -
ANSWER-biofilms
What when used in small amounts is extremely corrosive to surgical
instruments, and it's use in the decontamination process is prohibited? -
ANSWER-bleach
,As defined by OSHA what is defined as "the use of physical or chemical
means to remove, inactivate or destroy blood borne pathogens on a surface
or item to the point where they are no longer capable of transmitting
infectious particles and the surface of - ANSWER-decontamination
A Sales Rep brings in a new Stryker Drill for Dr Bridwell to try during a total
hip procedure. What is the first step that should be taken? - ANSWER-Ask for
written instructions.
The temperature in the decontamination department: - ANSWER-60°-65° F
Sharps in the decontamination department should be confined and contained
in what type of leak proof container? - ANSWER-impervious
After thoroughly cleaning a contaminated item the most important step in
the decontamination process is to _____________ the item. - ANSWER-rinsed
Humidity level in a CS department should be kept at what percent? -
ANSWER-30-60%
, Instruments in the OR that are just opened but not used still have to go
through the decontam process, only when? - ANSWER-every time and always
considered contaminated
A pH level of 7 is considered? - ANSWER-neutral
Instruments should never be stored _________________, and all instruments
should be sterilized as soon as possible after cleaning. - ANSWER-wet
The air pressure in the decontamination department should be what? -
ANSWER-negative
How many air exchanges per hour is the decontamination department
suppose to have? - ANSWER-10
How often is the temperature and humidity levels suppose to be
documented? - ANSWER-daily
Enzymes can be used individually or in combination in the formulation of
enzymatic detergents. Which enzymatic detergent catalyzes starches and
breaks down carbohydrates? - ANSWER-amylase
