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IAHCSMM CRCST Exam

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A patient experiencing neuralgia is Having nerve pain Which of the following packaging materials is not acceptable for use in steam sterilization? Spunbond polyolefin combination pouches Iodophors or a member of this disinfect and family Halogens This voluntary internal organization is dedicated to the prevention and control of infection APIC The first step in the sterilization process is Thorough cleaning The most efficient type of dry heat sterilization ...

CHAPTER 7 - TERMS CHAPTER 7 - TERMS Gross soil Tissue, body fat, blood and other body substances. Biohazard signage Notices posted in easily-seen locations that alert persons in the area about the presence of harmful bacteria, viruses or other dangerous biohazardous agents or organisms. Biofilm A collection of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each other and form a colony. The colony produces a protective gel that is very difficult to penetrate with detergents a...

This low-level disinfectant is incompatible with soap. (A) Alcohol (B) Phenol (C) Quaternary ammonium compounds (D) Ortho-phtalaldehyde C When using glutaraldehyde, technicians should always wear latex gloves for protection. (A) True (B) False B When using high-level disinfectants it is important to remember they may be deactivated by (A) dilution. (B) organic matter. (C) time. (D) all the above. B In an automated washer the key source of disinfection is ...

The process by which instruments are steam sterilized for immediate use is called (A) emergency sterilization. (B) immediate use steam sterilization. (C) core sterilization. (D) rapid reprocessing. B Items to be disinfected or sterilized at the point of use must be (A) properly cleaned per Manufacturer's Instructions for Use. (B) semi-critical devices. (C) non-critical devices. (D) heat sensitive. A The best way to transport items that have been processed using immed...

Microbiology The study of microorganisms. The science which treats the nature, life and action of microorganisms. Me Him Contamination The state of being soiled or infected by contact with infectious organisms or other material Microns A unit of measurement; 1/1000 of a millimeter or 1/25,000 of an inch; usually designated by the Greek letter "u". Protoplasm Describes all living materials in a cell. A thick mucous-like substance that is colorless and translucen...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classifies sterilization packing as a ____________ Medical Device. Class II Medical Device Which is not an acceptable sterilization packaging material: Muslin, Barrier cloth, Canvas or Twills. Canvas Count sheets provide ________________. a detailed list of tray contents. When arranging paper/plastic pouches in the sterilizer, the pouches should be arranged _______________. paper-to-plastic

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classifies sterilization packing as a ____________ Medical Device. Class II Medical Device Which is not an acceptable sterilization packaging material: Muslin, Barrier cloth, Canvas or Twills. Canvas Count sheets provide ________________. a detailed list of tray contents. When arranging paper/plastic pouches in the sterilizer, the pouches should be arranged _______________. paper-to-plastic The relative humidity of the Central...

Decontamination Removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful substances. Decontamination Area location within a healthcare facility designated for collection, retention, and cleaning of soiled and/or contaminated items. Negative air pressure. Workflow the workflow in a central service department is designed to avoid cross-contamination and insure that items efficiently flow through the process from decontamination to storage. Central Service...

T or F: When water is seen on the outside of a pack after sterilization the pack is considered safe to use if all other packs in the load are dry. False The Process of changing work or working conditions to reduce physical stress is called Ergonomics Coaching is an example of Formal Communication The brain center of a cell is called the Nucleus Peel Pouches should be placed BLANK for sterilization On edge, paper to plastic When using high-level disinfectan...