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WorksheetsCRCST Practice Test #3
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
External Chemical indicators...
Solely demonstrates the efficacy of the sterilization process
Indicate that the item is sterile
Provide evidence that the package was exposed to the sterilant
Provide evidence that the sterilant penetrated the package
At the completion of the sterilization cycle, a color change is detected in the ampule after incubation of the BI, the test is said to be:
Positive
Botched
Inconclusive
Negative
What action should the CS technician take if at the end of the sterilization cycle there was an indication of a sterilizer malfunction?
Reprocess the load after making adjustment in the physical parameters
Attempt to x the sterilizer if the CS technician believes he has the technical know-how
Notify the department manager or supervisor
Continue to use the machine but place a sign cautiously until it is repaired
Which of the following is formal communication?
Workplace conversations among co-workers
Gossip among sterile technicians
Rumors circulating in the CS department
Email from the department
Dynamic air removal sterilizers are tested daily using the Bowie-Dick test. Which of the following is a correct statement about the Bowie-Dick test?
It is a Biological indicator
It is a Chemical indicator
It is a Physical indicator
It is a Magnetic indicator
What is used to test the minimum effective concentration in high-level disinfection?
stimulus paper
hygrometer
Class 2 chemical test
test strip
Which of the following is recommended for writing on instrument count sheets and tray list?
Ballpoint pen
Crayons
Permanent, nontoxic ink markers
Wax markers
How frequently should the Bowie-Dick test be performed?
Each day at the same time
One a week at the same time
Once a day immediately after the sterilization cycle
At least once a day for each cycle
A negative BI result means:
The sterilization failed and that the items are not sterile
All items in the load are sterile
All items in the load were exposed to adequate sterilization conditions
All conditions required for sterilization were met
Muslin wrappers must use which type of wrapping technique?
envelope fold simultaneous
sequential wrapping technique
Overlapping wrapping process
simultaneous wrapping process
Which of the following protocols of PCD is INCORRECT?
The PCD should be a commercially prepared
The sterilization cycle must be run
PCD should be positioned in the chamber according to the manufacturer written recommendations
PCD should be labeled with sterilizer load information before being placed in the chamber
Secondary containers of chemicals must be:
labeled with a copy of the original manufacturer's label
labeled with a permanent marker and must be used within a year
labeled and must indicate the storage information
approved by the chemical manufacturer before use
Which of the following questions is open-ended?
How long have you worked here?
What problems do you most frequently encounter on the job?
Do you like your job?
What is the name of the central service director?
What is the next step of the processing cycle after items are cleaned?
Assemble
Package
Sterilize
Inspect
The stock rotation system where the newest packages are placed on the left and the oldest items moved to the right and the package on the far right is the first to be picked up for use is called...
Left-to-Right
FIFO
LIFO
Front-to-Back
Wicking materials are used to:
hold water away from the bottom of instrument trays
dry instruments before sterilization
cushion instruments from the extreme force in steam sterilizer chambers
allow air removal, steam penetration, and facilitate drying
What is the preferred frequency of routine testing of steam sterilizers?
Daily
Bi-weekly
Weekly
Monthly
Which of the following information should NOT be included on the load log sheet?
name or initials of the operator
quantity of items
position of packages in the sterilizer
load control number
The Bowie Dick test is used to monitor...
dynamic air removal cycles
gravity steam cycles
diagnostic performance
internal chamber temperature
Which of the following is a high-level disinfectant approved for disinfecting flexible endoscopes?
Quaternary ammonium compounds
Alcohol
Ortho-phthalaldehyde
Phenol
Which of the following is a safety precaution to use while using box cutters?
Cut towards the body
The cut could be towards or away from the body but gently
Cut at an angle from the body using the thumb as a guide
Cut away from the body
Where should internal chemicals be placed in a package for sterilization?
Inside the package and placed on the bottom rack on top of the drain
Inside in the area of the package less challenging to the sterilant penetration
In the center of the package
In the area of the package least accessible to the sterilant
The recommended lighting for the sterile storage area is...
200-500 lux
100-200 lux
500-800 lux
200-300 lux
The Julian date for February 10th is:
041
102
210
0210
What is the preferred frequency of usage for BI PCD for Ozone sterilization?
Ozone does not require a BI PCD
every sterilization cycle
daily
weekly
Which of the following names is associated with a self-retaining retractor?
Hohmann
Richardson
Gelpi
Senn
One of the primary purposes of tracking patient care equipment?
To track productivity of technicians
To detect theft in the facility
To determine which equipment are more preferable to patients
To prevent delays in treatment
These bacteria are often pathogenic to humans because they grow well at body temperature.
Aerobic
Thermophiles
Mesophiles
Psychrophiles
When lifting heavy objects, which of the following muscles should bear most of the weight?
Legs
Shoulder
Waist
Back
Which of the following is NOT a feature of an instrument tracking system?
quality assurance information
product updates and recall information
financial data
productivity information
Which of the following is NOT an ergonomic stressor?
Repetition
Awkward positions
Job rotations
Vibration
In the final step of handwashing, the hands should be rinsed with the fingertips...
Away from the body
Down
Up
Sideways
The abbreviation for the surgical procedure of the uterus through an incision in the abdomen...
TKA
ORIF
PLIF
TAH
What results will the CS technician be looking for when running a BI and a control test?
Negative reading for the control and negative reading for the BI
Negative reading for the control and positive reading for the BI
Positive reading for the control and positive reading for the BI
Positive reading for the control and negative reading for the BI
Which of the following will be used for routine sterilizer efficacy monitoring?
BI PCD
Physical indicator test pack
Bowie-Dick test pack
Chemical indicator test pack
Pertaining to the FIFO rule, which dated items should be stocked in the front right side to minimize outdates?
12-25-2019
06-31-2020
01-30-2020
01-01-2019
What is the function of lighting in the sterile storage area?
It prevents forgotten inventory
It helps to keep labels and tapes bonded to the package until the package is opened
It helps to maintain the right temperature in the area
It helps to kill microorganisms in the area
Which organization creates standards to reduce the burden of biohazards?
OSHA
EPA
AORN
FDA
Which inventory control system prevents “neglected packs syndrome”?
LIFO
Reserve Stock Systems
FIFO
PAR levels
Which of the following is used for real-time tracking of patient care equipment?
RFID
Engraving
Electro-chemical etching
Barcode
Which of the following pieces of information CANNOT be found on the load control number label?
date of sterilization
sterilization cycle number
Requesting physician
sterilizer identification number
Why is it important to label each package with a load control number?
The load control number helps to track the productivity of sterile processing technicians
The load control number determines the number of items to be placed in a load
The load control number helps to trace processed items to the load in which it was sterilized
The load control number helps to minimize operator errors during sterilization
What is the last step in doffing PPE?
Remove shoe covers
Wash hands
Remove googles
Remove head covers
What is the most important part of scissors that deserves the most attention?
Shank
Hinge
Blade
Ring
Which of the following statements about external chemical indicators is INCORRECT?
They allow detection of certain equipment malfunctions
They verify that a package is sterile
They identify procedural errors
They provide visual evidence that the package was exposed to a sterilant
Minimum effective concentration in high-level disinfection should be tested:
daily
only when the color of the solution has changed
each time solution will be used
if the expiration date of the solution is within one year
Where should CI be placed in multi-level trays?
In any tray, but in the most difficult area for the sterilant penetration
In the top tray
In each level tray, but in the most difficult area for the sterilant penetration
In the bottom tray
What is the term used for an informal communication network at work?
Phone tree
Gossip corner
Chat room
Grapevine
The abbreviation TAH stands for which of the following surgical procedures?
Total Amputation of the Hip
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
Total Amputation of the Hand
Total Arthrosplasty of the Hip
Which of the following tracking system will allow CS technicians to track a single instrument within a set or tray?
Electro-chemical etching
Dot-matrix barcode
RFID
None of these
