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WorksheetsCRCST Practice Test #6
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which of the following is the correct order for processing flexible endoscopes?
Leak testing, precleaning, cleaning, HLD disinfection/sterilization, sorting, and then drying
precleaning, cleaning, leak testing, HLD disinfection/sterilization, drying, and then sorting
precleaning, leak testing, cleaning, HLD disinfection/sterilization, drying, and then sorting
precleaning, cleaning, leak testing, HLD disinfection/sterilization, sorting, and then drying
Peracetic acid at room temperature will achieve high-level disinfection (HLD) in how many minutes?
15 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
2 minutes
Which of the following low-temperature sterilization methods can be used to process a wide variety of medical devices?
Ozone
Ethylene Oxide
Peracetic Acid
Hydrogen Peroxide
Which element of the word ‘intercosto’ is the root?
costo
intercosto
inter
ercosto
The relative humidity of the prep and pack area should be maintained at?
75% - 85%
60% - 75%
10% - 30%
30% - 60%
Which of the following is a prion disease that requires that instruments be processed differently than standard protocols?
CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease)
Ebola
COPD
Covid-19
What percentage of hydrogen peroxide solution is used by Vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization?
85%
59%
35%
50%
What is the cycle temperature for vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization?
Less than 122°F
155 °F - 173°F
Less than 155 °F
125°F - 155°F
The wrist joint is an example of which type of synovial joint?
Gliding joint
Pivot joint
Ball and socket joint
Hinge joint
What is the right way to correct an erroneous record or information in the sterilization load records?
Cross off the error with a black marker and sign
Draw a line through the error and initial
Rewrite the entire record
Use a whiteout to mask the error and then write over it
Enzymatic cleaning products containing lipase are useful for cleaning...
Starches
Protein
Fats
Sugars
Medical terminology for visual examination of the joint is...
Orchiopexy
Lithoscopy
Arthroplasty
Arthroscopy
The root element, "osteo" refers to...
joint
nose
stone
bone
Which of the following statements about paper/plastic sterilization pouches is CORRECT?
Pouches should be used only for dry heat sterilization processes
Pouches are not suitable for steam sterilization processes
Pouches should not be placed inside of wrapped sets or containers
Pouches are used to package wood and cork products for sterilization
A band of connective tissue that connects a bone to another bone is...
Cartilage
Joint
Tendon
Ligament
Which sterilization method generates its own sterilant?
Ethylene oxide
Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma
Ozone
Vaporized hydrogen peroxide
The higher the bioburden on an object...
The more biological tests you will need in the load
The longer it will take to cool after sterilization
The more difficult it will be to sterilize it
The less time it will take to sterilize it
Which of the following abbreviations relates to cardiac surgery?
TAH
BKA
CABG
ACL
Which of the following is NOT a phase of vaporized hydrogen peroxide systems?
Conditioning
Aeration
Exposure
Leak test
When should the operator review the physical monitors of the sterilizer?
Just before items are removed from the sterilizer
Before the sterilization cycle starts
During and at the end of the sterilization cycle
Before and at the end of the sterilization cycle
Inventory system where items are stored at the healthcare facility, but owned by the supplier. The supplier does not charge for the inventory until it is used.
Requisition
Stockless
Periodic automated replenishment system
Consignment
The bacterial reproductive process that takes place when a mother cell divides into two daughter cells is called?
Binary Fission
Binary Fusion
Reproduction
Aseptic Division
What is the ideal body temperature?
97.5 °F
99.5 °F
98.6 °F
95.8 °F
An inventory system that keeps track of all incoming and outgoing supplies so that quantities of supplies in storage are known at all times.
Requisition
Perpetual inventory system
Exchange cart
Par-level
Which of the following compounds is a halogen?
Ortho-phthalaldehyde
Quats
Iodophor
Glutaraldehyde
Which of the following is NOT a low-temperature sterilization method?
Hydrogen peroxide
Ozone
Glutaraldehyde
Ethylene Oxide
Which of these packaging materials is NOT compatible with Ozone sterilization?
Trays
Tyvek
Polypropylene
Metal foil
The final phase of hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization is...
Vent
Vacuum
Diffusion
Aeration
Pasteurization equipment provides disinfection at what temperature and for how long?
175 – 185 °F for 60 minutes
150 – 170 °F for 30 minutes
110 – 115 °F for 15 minutes
180 – 197 °F for 40 minutes
The medical abbreviation ESS relates to...
Surgical removal of the uterus
The use of endoscopic instrumentation to operate on the nose
The treatment of fractured bone without with surgical incision
Hip joint reconstruction
What is the medical word for inflammation of the rectum?
Colostomy
Proctitis
Cholecystic
Meningitis
Which of the following items can be sterilized in hydrogen peroxide gas plasma?
powders
batteries
liquid
gauze sponges
The portion of the steam sterilizer that measures steam temp and automatically controls the flow of air and condensate from the sterilizer chamber.
Thermometer
Thermal probe
Gasket
Thermostatic trap
Which of the following would NOT be considered a benefit of teamwork?
Increases job satisfaction
Increases personal competition
Increases patient satisfaction
Improves productivity
All of the following are objectives for sterilization packaging EXCEPT?
To allow penetration of the chosen sterilant
Must be compatible with all types of sterilization
To be able to maintain the sterility of package contents until opened
To create a package that can be opened without contaminating
What is orchiopexy?
What is orchiopexy?
Straightening or removal of bone from the nose
Making opening into skull bone to access the brain
Relocating an undescended testicle to the correct location in the scrotum
Which water purification system uses a semi-permeable membrane to remove organic materials from the water?
Reverse osmosis
Deionization
Water Softeners
Distillation
Flexible fiber-optic endoscopes are cleaned, disinfected, and rinsed with a/an ...
washer-decontaminator
ultrasonic cleaner
automatic endoscope reprocessor
autoclave
In Central Service, what does the concept of "one-way flow of materials" mean?
movement of items from surgical areas to Central Service
movement of items from Central Service to surgical areas
movement of items from clean processing areas to soiled areas
movement of items from soiled areas to clean processing areas
When assembling linen packs what should be their maximum dimensions and maximum weight?
20" x 12" x 20” and 25 pounds
12" x 12" x 20” and 12 pounds
10" x 12" x 20” and 20 pounds
12" x 20" x 20” and 7.2 pounds
The act of granting authority to employees so they may make decisions within their areas of responsibility.
Empowerment
Authorization
Endorsement
Incentive
Which element of the word ‘parathyroidectomy’ is the prex?
Para
Thyroid
Parathyroid
Ectomy
A band or sheet of fibrous connective tissue is the...
Cartilage
Tibia
Fascia
Tendon
The germicidal action of low-level to intermediate-level disinfectants is reduced by the presence of...
Detergents
Salt
Soil
Tap water
Which element of the word "tympanoplasty" is the suffix?
tympano
noplasty
plasty
tympa
What is the manufacturing process that creates a corrosive-resistant finish on surgical steel instruments?
Cavitation
Impingement
Passivation
Agitation
The concentration of OPA was found to be below MEC level, however, it has been used for just 3 days. What action should the CS technician take?
Discard it
Mix the solution with OPA solution at full strength
Check the pH of the solution with litmus paper, if it less acidic, add acetic acid until the pH is falls below 7
Increase the recommended exposure time or “wet contact” time
The weakest part of a steam sterilizer is...
Thermostatic trap
Door
Jacket
Gasket
The bacterial spore used for monitoring ethylene oxide and dry heat sterilizations.
Geobacillus stearothermophilus
Bacillus subtills
Bacillus atrophaeus
Staphylococcus aureus
What PPE is recommended for removing items from a canceled hydrogen peroxide cycle?
respirator
shoe covers
Latex, vinyl gloves
powdered medical gloves
