CRCST PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

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CRCST PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS What states that All patient information is highly confidential and should NEVER be discussed with anyone at any time unless it is required for t ... he direct care of the patient? 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. What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture scissors, forceps, osteotomes, and chisels? What type of material is used the most in the manufacturing of surgical instrumentation? What is the proper order of how work progresses through the CSPD? What is defined as microorganisms on a contaminated item? What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture basins, bowls, and malleable retractors? The two steps in the process of decontamination? 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 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?. The temperature in the decontamination department: Sharps in the decontamination department should be confined and contained in what type of leak proof container? After thoroughly cleaning a contaminated item the most important step in the decontamination process is to _____________ the item. Humidity level in a CS department should be kept at what percent? Instruments in the OR that are just opened but not used still have to go through the decontam process, only when? What is the groups or collections of microorganisms that adhere to the surface of any object that comes into contact with nonsterile water? What when used in small amounts is extremely corrosive to surgical instruments, and it's use in the decontamination process is prohibited? A pH level of 7 is considered? Instruments should never be stored _________________, and all instruments should be sterilized as soon as possible after cleaning. The air pressure in the decontamination department should be what? How many air exchanges per hour is the decontamination department suppose to have? How often is the temperature and humidity levels suppose to be documented? What forms a protective slimy film on top of water and on instruments during the decontamination process? A pH level of below 7 is considered? Items that have been presoaked or treated must be ____________ thoroughly before further cleaning, because the presoaking or treatment agent may not be compatible with the detergents used for cleaning. A pH level above 7 is considered? Biofilms adhere to all surfaces, but they form more slowly on smooth surfaces than on rough surfaces. In healthcare settings, the items most affected by biofilms are those with? What kind of detergents contain organic substances that assist in the breakdown of protein soils and blood? When using enzymatic detergents higher water temperatures are not to be used because it will break down, or destroy, the enzymes, making them? Temperatures below ______________ all have adverse affects, making enzymes sluggish and reducing their effectiveness. Water temperatures of _________________ are best for enzyme based products Enzymes can be used individually or in combination in the formulation of enzymatic detergents. Which enzymatic detergent breaks down blood, mucus, feces, and albumin? Enzymes can be used individually or in combination in the formulation of enzymatic detergents. Which enzymatic detergent breaks lipase which breaks down fat (eg., bone marrow and adipose tissue)? Enzymes can be used individually or in combination in the formulation of enzymatic detergents. Which enzymatic detergent catalyzes starches and breaks down carbohydrates? What kind of detergents can be used to remove severe stains on stainless steel instruments? What kind of cleaning agents are available for removing stubborn soils and stains; however, these are specially formulated agents that can be difficult to remove and must be thoroughly rinsed away? What are organic compounds, i.e. they are made from products found in nature? By themselves they are poor cleaners and can be difficult to rinse off. There must be some type of action that enhances the cleaning process, such as ____________ on the surfaces. This is created by scrubbing in manual cleaning, by the continuous spraying of cleaning solutions against the device surfaces in a mechanical washe What type of items must be opened during the cleaning process? What type of equipment cannot be immersed? Manual cleaning may be the only effective method for certain instrumentation such as devices with? Detergents that are meant to bind with soils and keep them suspended in the solution so they can be removed during the rinsing process are use for what type of cleaning? Using more detergent than called for does not improve the cleaning action; in fact, it can impede the process by leaving residuals behind that do not rinse off and that will build up over time, causing instruments to? Detergent solutions must be changed frequently to reduce the bioburden (contamination) and to prevention of what to cleaned items and the environment? Just as cleaning is the most important step in the decontamination process, what is the most important step in the cleaning process because it removes loosened soils and debris? For either manual or mechanical cleaning, the final rinse should be performed with what type of water to prevent mineral deposits? What kind of bristle brushes are not generally recommended because they can damage the protective layer of the surgical instruments? But these brushes can, however be used on tungsten carbide jaws of needle holders, which are difficult to clean because of To maintain accreditation and receive payments from insurance companies, a healthcare facility must pass the __________________________. What kind of pads should not be used because they will scratch device surfaces, providing places for bacteria and debris to collect and promoting corrosion? What are not acceptable for use, because they harbor bacteria, cannot be easily cleaned or disinfected, and break apart during use, leaving small particles in the serrations of instruments? To prevent the formations of __________________ all cleaning implements should be regularly cleaned and disinfected or sterilized (at minimum at the end of each shift). This is an automated cleaning equipment, that transmits sound waves through a cleaning solution. This mechanical action is called ___________________ it is very effective in cleaning hard-to-reach areas such as box locks, serrations, ratchets, and the teeth on instruments. This type of detergent has a pH level higher than 11. These detergents are the most effective in removing heavy organic soils, but may accelerate the corrosion of surgical instruments and may leave scale deposits on equipment To reduce the potential of corrosion highly alkaline detergents are best used in a multistep process: first the alkaline wash, then a ______________________, the a regular rinse. What should not be placed over instruments? What type of chemicals are used to process endoscopes? This process allows endoscopes for immediate reuse at the end of the process. Cart washers are mechanical cleaners that _________________ metal surgical case carts, supply carts, and even rigid sterilization containers. What types of instruments present unique challenges for cleaning because of their design and the nature of the soils deposited on them (fatty marrow soils)? All orthopedic sets should be soaked in a what type of enzyme solution that has been prepared in accordance with the detergent manufacturers instructions? All instruments and devices received from another facility or company or owned and brought in by a surgeon for a case must be considered contaminated and should be completely? As for ALL medical devices processed in the CS/SPD, who is required to provide the instructions for cleaning and sterilization? Where is the first area to accept responsibilities into the healthcare facility? Loaner sets are often multi-level; if so each level should be cleaned how? When instruments are "opened but not used" and returned to the CS/SPD from user departments, they are considered? To prevent damage, powered equipment should never be immersed in a solution, or come in contact with what type of solution? Instruments should never be placed on top of fiberoptic cables because of the _______ inside could be damaged. What type of endoscopes are extremely difficult to clean because of their numerous small channels (lumens) and size (some of these devices are more then 6 feet long)? Flexible endoscopes must always be _________________ before any manual precleaning is performed. The scope should be flushed with ____________ isoprpyl alcohol to facilitate drying. Toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS) is defined as an acute inflammation of the anterior chamber (segment) of the eye after what type of surgery? A simple test for ultrasonic cleaners is to place a piece of what in the unit? According to this organization the efficacy of cleaning processes should be verified on a regular basis to demonstrate consistency and efficiency. What process kills most microorganisms but not necessarily bacterial spores? What method of destruction is required to destroy prions? What method of destruction is required for bacterial spores? What method of destruction is required for [Show More]

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