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WorksheetsCRCST Practice Test #4
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which of the following is an example of critical Items?
Stethoscopes
Vaginal ultrasonic probes
Needles
Bronchoscopes
Which of these organisms changes its structure to resist antibiotics?
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Clostridium difficile
Salmonella
Vancomycin resistant enterococci
All of the following are considered benefits of package labeling EXCEPT...
Manufacture identification
Quality Assurance
Load recall
Inventory control
Which of the following conditions must exist for effective steam sterilization?
temperature, volume, contact, time
temperature, time, moisture, contact
time, pressure, moisture, temperature
temperature, moisture, pressure, contact
Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used relating to a fractured bone?
LAVH
CABG
ORIF
TURP
The recommended exposure time for a dry heat sterilization load that was run at an exposure temperature of 320°F is?
3 hours
1 hour
2 hours
1.5 hours
Why is the tracking of patient care equipment essential?
Patient care tracking can help facility security to detect theft of the equipment
Tracking of patient care equipment can help improve the sterilization process
Patient care equipment tracking can prevent shortages
Tracking of patient care equipment can help reduce the cost of the items
CS Technicians can disrupt the Chain of Infection by:
Following Standard Precautions when handling contaminated items
Not working with contaminated instruments for an extended amount of time
Being able to identify microorganisms and how they infect humans
Understanding how to operate steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers
Which surgery removes lymph tissue in the pharynx?
Lymphectomy
Cholecystectomy
Pneumonectomy
Tonsillectomy
Which of the following statements is the primary reason for allowing items to cool on a sterilizer cart before being placed in storage?
Condensation and contamination may result if items are moved to cooler areas when they are still warm.
The packaging material may be damaged if packages are moved when they are still warm
Tape seals may come loose if packages are moved when they are warm
Items removed too quickly may be hot enough to burn the technician.
Who must ensure and verify that devices requiring sterilization have been validated for use in the sterilizers available at a specific facility?
Device manufacturers
FDA
Sterilization equipment manufacturers
User facility personnel
When patient equipment enters a healthcare facility, whose responsibility is it to safety check it before it is cleared for patient use?
Sterile processing technician
Biomedical technician
The manufacturer
The department supervisor
The microorganism of choice for hydrogen peroxide gas plasma is:
Bacillus subtilis
Bacillus atrophaeus
Staphylococcus aureus
Geobacillus stearothermophilus
The 6th and final link in the chain of infection is...
Exit of entry
Mode of transmission
Susceptible host
Reservoir
What are the sex cells?
penis and vagina
prostate and uterus
Sperm and ovum
ovary and testes
What kind of bacteria is capable of growing in the absence of oxygen?
Anaerobic
Pathogenic
Oxygenated
Aerobic
Which instrument is used for visual inspection of the lower part of the large intestine?
Colonoscope
Sigmoidoscope
Bronchoscope
Laparoscope
Spaulding classification system for cleaning and reprocessing instruments and equipment is based on...
the delicacy of the instrument and the degree of care required to clean it
The degree of risk of infection associated with the intended use
Cost of the device and how often the instrument is used
The resistance of microorganisms to germicidal agents used to clean the instrument
The abbreviation "CR" relates to a surgical procedure for:
Treating a fractured bone without a surgical incision
Surgical removal of the uterus
Surgical removal of part of the prostate gland
Creating a new blood supply to an area of the heart
When manually cleaning items in water, the water temperature should not be above:
150°F
170°F
110°F
130°F
Which of the following is the correct sequence for donning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
Goggles/face shield, shoe covers, Mask/respirator, Gloves, Gown
Mask/respirator, Gloves, Gown, Goggles/face shield, shoe covers
Gown, Mask/respirator, Goggles/face shield, shoe covers, Gloves
Gloves, Goggles/face shield, Gown, Mask/respirator, shoe covers
The organization that states packaging requirements for purified water
USP-NF
OSHA
NFPA
FDA
The voluntary international organization dedicated to the prevention and control of infections and related outcomes
USP-NF
APIC
AORN
NFPA
Where on paper/plastic pouch should labeling be done?
either side
plastic side
both side
paper side
Which part of the scissors should be taped for identification?
Hinge
Ring
Shank
Blade
Which of the following devices is NOT a non-critical item?
Stethoscopes
Blood pressure cuffs
Laryngoscopes
Crutches
Which of the following is the correct sequence for doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
Goggles/face shield, Mask/respirator, Gloves, Gown
Gown, Mask/respirator, Goggles/ face shield, Gloves
Gloves, Goggles/face shield, Gown, Mask/respirator
Mask/respirator, Gloves, Gown, Goggles/face shield
A CS technician realized the humidity in the decontamination area is below the recommended value. What action should the CS technician take?
Shutdown the sterilizer immediately
Ensure that all vents are closed
Close all doors and Windows
Report to the facility management department
Presence of microorganism on a host organism without causing disease in the person or invading tissues:
Colonization
Symptomatic
Dormancy
Parenteral
Which of the following is used to measure humidity in the sterile storage area?
humidifier
barometer
hygrometer
hydrometer
Which of the following statements about equipment procurement is CORRECT?
Equipment leasing is preferable to equipment rental
Equipment leasing is done on a shorter-term basis than equipment rental
Equipment rental is done on a shorter-term basis than equipment leasing
Equipment rental is more expensive than equipment leasing
What is the function of the Ronguers?
To cut tissue and suture
cut or bite away at the bone and tissue
To move tissue aside for exposure and visualization of the surgical site
extract blood and uid from a surgical site
What does the concept of one-way flow of materials refer to in Central Service?
The movement of products from soiled areas to clean processing areas within Central Service
The movement of products from the surgical department to the clean sterile areas
The movement of products from the decontamination area to the surgical department
The movement of products from clean processing areas to soiled areas in the Central Service
How should items with solid bottom be loaded in a steam sterilizer?
Placed in a wire basket
Placed on edge
Loaded first
Placed in an upright position
The part of a ring-handled surgical instrument that locks the handles in place
shank
Box lock
Ratchet
Jaws
A patient contracts an infection from an improperly sterilized surgical instrument. This is an example of...
a vector transmission
an airborne transmission.
a nosocomial infection
an aerobic infection
In the chain of infection, broken skin is an example of:
An infectious agent
A susceptible host
A reservoir
A portal of entry
Which of the following kills everything EXCEPT spores:
deionization
disinfectant
Bactericide
antiseptic
Which of the following packaging material is NOT compatible with hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization?
Tyvek
Trays
paper/plastic pouches
Containers
What is the first step in the chain of infection?
susceptible host
causative agent
reservoir
portal of entry
Which of the following protects vital organs?
Muscular system
Endocrine system
Skeletal system
Central nervous system
Which of the following packaging material IS compatible with hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization?
disposable wrappers
paper/plastic pouches
muslin wrap
Tyvek
What color do gram-positive bacteria stain?
Pink
Green
Yellow
Violet
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about how power equipment should be cleaned?
They must be mechanically cleaned
Manufacturer’s instructions must be followed
They should not be immersed
Cannulations should be cleaned thoroughly
Which of the following is capable of forming a hard cell wall around themselves?
spores
Spirillum
cocci
bacillus
Which of the following tests is Geobacillus stearothermophilus used for?
diagnostic
chemical
biological
physical
What is the humidity of the decontamination area?
above 90%
30-60%
below 30%
70-90%
What type of pressure is kept in the decontamination area?
High
Negative
Neutral
Positive
Which low-temperature sterilant converts safely to oxygen at the end of the sterilization cycle?
Hydrogen peroxide gas plasma
Ethylene oxide
Hydrogen peroxide
Ozone
The 3 main shapes of bacteria are:
cocci, rods, square
cocci, spiral, square
spiral, rods, square
cocci,rods,spiral
