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WorksheetsCRCST Practice Test #5
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which of the following abbreviations refers to the surgical procedure that involves correction of the spinal problems at the base of the spine by placing bone grafts between two vertebrae and fusing them with plates and screws?
ORIF
THA
PLIF
TKA
The germicidal action of low-level to intermediate-level disinfection is reduced by...
oxidation
enzymes
organic matter
alkylation
Which of the following abbreviations is used for surgical removal of both fallopian tubes and ovaries?
THA
BSO
ORIF
CABG
Which sterilization method requires packaging choices that must tolerate a deep vacuum draw without damaging the contents?
Ethylene oxide
Ozone
Steam
Hydrogen peroxide
Needle holder jaws made from _________ can be replaced when worn out.
black handle
serrated stainless steel
tungsten carbide
smooth stainless steel
Sterile technicians must assemble instrument trays by...
Relying on their memory for items needed to ll the tray
Identifying and verifying instruments against count sheet
Filling the tray based on the number of items that will fit.
Adding as many instruments as possible with substitutions for missing ones
Which of the following materials can be used for packaging in ozone sterilization?
Muslin
Aluminum Foil
Canvas
Meltblown-spunbond
Phenolics are classified as:
Intermediate to high-level disinfectants
High-level disinfectants
Sterilant
Intermediate to low-level disinfectants
Which of the following carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body?
Capillaries
Aorta
Arteries
Veins
The mission of this body is to enhance the global competitiveness and quality of life by promoting standards and ensuring their integrity:
ISO
WHO
ANSI
UNESCO
Which of the following body systems include Ureter, kidney, and urethra?
Digestive system
Reproductive system
Circulatory system
Urinary system
Which of the following is able to provide immunity to many disease-producing organisms that enter the body?
Enzymes
White blood cells
Red blood cells
Hormones
Which of the following best describes cartilage?
A band of connective tissue that connects a bone to another bone
A cord of fibrous tissue that connects muscle to a bone
A place where two bones meet
A flexible connective tissue that provides a framework to the body
Which of the following suffixes means “enlargement”?
Megaly
Itis
Necrosis
Rrhage
If at the end of the Bowie-Dick test cycle the color of the test sheet is found to be patchy. What action should be taken?
The cycle time should be increased and the test rerun per manufacturer IFU
Sterilizer must be taken out of service until the issue is identified and fixed
An out-of-order sign should be placed on the sterilizer and abandoned
CS technician should proceed to load the sterilizer and start the sterilization process
Ergonomic injuries:
Occur due to workers not adhering to Manufacturers IFU
Can be avoided when employees become more knowledgeable about the work areas
Are major injuries that occur in the health facility
Are a risk factor for persons who perform repetitive or physical work
According to Spaulding's classification which of the following is classified as critical?
Implant screws
Endoscope
External pacemaker
Stethoscope
What are the cell components that comprise DNA and pass on traits of parent cells to new cells?
Sperm
Organelles
Chromosomes
Cell
Disease transmission that occurred by coming into contact with an infected door handle is known as...
Common Vehicle
Vector
Fomite
Direct
Which of the following instruments is constructed with Austenitic steel?
osteotomes
scissors
rongeurs
retractors
Which of the following is a low-level disinfectant?
Ortho-Phthalaldehyde
Glutaraldehyde
Quaternary Ammonium compounds
Halogens
An angstrom is a unit for measuring..
the weight of microorganisms
the length of light waves
the brightness of the light
the strength of microorganisms
Which of the following surgical procedures best describes the medical abbreviation CABG?
Creation of a new blood supply to an area of the heart with a blocked or clotted artery
Dilation of the uterine cervix and removal the inner lining of the uterus by scraping with a curette
Surgical removal of the uterus through an incision of the abdomen
Treating a fractured bone without a surgical incision
What is the name of the tissue that connects one bone to another?
Tendon
Muscle
Cartilage
Ligament
Which of the following requires that preventative maintenance standards be established for medical equipment?
The Joint Commission
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Which of the following disinfectants may be used to disinfect dialysis systems?
Formaldehyde
Phenolics
Halogens
QUATS
The length of time a disinfectant can be properly stored after which it must be discarded is its...
Use life
Shelf life
Effective period
Sterility period
Which of the following statements about Immediate Use steam sterilization (IUSS) is INCORRECT?
IUSS has a long dry time than terminal sterilization
Items sterilized using IUSS must be used immediately
IUSS is typically used for sterilization instruments for emergency situations
Items processed using IUSS must undergo the same cleaning and preparation as in terminal sterilization
The chemical messengers that travel through the blood and act on target organs are called...
Neurons
Plasma
Hormones
Enzyme
Which of the following abbreviations pertains to the reconstruction of a torn ligament?
THA
TURP
ACL
TAH
Which of the following are the tube-like structures that connect the kidneys to the urinary bladder?
Fallopian Tubes
Urethra
Ureters
Vas deferens
Which of the following refers to the surgical procedure for removing the lungs?
Bronchoscopy
Pneumonectomy
Laryngectomy
Tracheotomy
Steam sterilizer qualification testing is required during any of these events EXCEPT?
after a Bowie-Dick test failure
after a major repair
after the sterilizer is shut down or restarted
after it has been moved or relocated
Individuals, groups, or organizations that have a vested interest in and may be affected by policy decisions are known as?
stakeholders
lobbyists
policymakers
shareholders
Upon completion of the Bowie-Dick test, the chemically impregnated sheet was found to have a uniform color change. How would you interpret the result?
It means the test was positive
It means the test was negative
It means air is present in the chamber
It means the test was inconclusive
Which instrument is used to cut or bite away bone?
retractor
hemostat
Ronguers
osteotomes
Which of the following glands helps control the activities of all other endocrine glands?
Thyroid
Pancreas
Pituitary
Adrenal
Which of the following refers to the surgical procedure for removing tissue or displaced bone from the wrist to release pressure on the median nerve?
Carpal Tunnel Repair
Fasciotomy
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Arthrotomy
What is the largest organ of the body?
Brain
Heart
Liver
Skin
The surgical procedure for removing the ear bone and replacing it with an artificial implant to improve hearing is known as:
Orchiectomy
Myringotomy
Stapedectomy
Tympanoplasty
Sunlight is lethal to microorganisms in this state...
Resting
Vegetative
Dormant
Spore
Which of the following pair of hormones are produced by the pancreas?
Glucagon and Insulin
Thyroxine and Insulin
Estrogen and progesterone
Testosterone and adrenaline
Which organ acts as a filter to remove excess water and waste substances from the blood creating urine in the process?
Gall bladder
Liver
Kidney
Pancreas
What is the largest internal organ in the human body?
Brain
Lungs
Heart
Liver
Gelpi is a type of...
Ronguers
self-retaining retractor
needle holder
tissue forceps
Which of the following materials should NOT be used as cushioning or wicking material to protect delicate instruments?
tip protectors
silicon mats
foam pouches
gauze sponges
Which of the following is NOT a phase of the steam sterilization cycle?
Aeration
Exposure
Exhaust
Conditioning
The test used to evaluate the efficacy of air removal in dynamic air removal steam sterilizer is the...
Vacuum test
BI test
Steris test
Bowie-Dick test
Internal customers of the CS department specify the items they need using...
a requisition system
PAR
capital equipment
an inventory management system
Which of the following stainless steel is used for instruments that require sharp cutting edges?
austenitic
ferritic
martensitic
duplex
