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IAHCSMM CRCST FINAL EXAM 2024, LATEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS.

IAHCSMM CRCST Exam The physical method by which an ultrasonic units clean is called - correct answer Cavitation Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked or frayed electrical cords: - correct answer whenever the equipment is cleaned Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using: - correct answer dry heat sterilization Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a mechanical cleaning process. - correct answer False. They should all be clea...

Flash Sterilization - Process by which unwrapped instruments are sterilized for immediate use when an emergency situation arises: (not packaged) Implantable Devices - Should not be flash sterilized OPA - The best choice for high level disinfection of instruments Flagella - The part of a cell that enables it to move through liquid Devices cannot be sterilized - When soil remains on a device after cleaning Pathogenic - Bacteria that causes diseases Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (...

Iodophers - Intermediate-Level members of the halogen family. They are Antiseptic and a disinfectant. Phenolics - A low-to intermediate level disinfectant used by housekeeping and leaves a film that can be reactivated with wet mopping. Is not used on medical devices because of the film left on and can cause skin irritation. QUATS - Low-Level disinfectant. Requires wet contact and leaves a residue. Is fast acting and leaves no stains. Is flammable and is deactivated by cotton and charcoal. ...

10% - Approx 2 million patients, __% of those hospitalizes in the u.s. develop a nosocomial infection? Hand Hygiene - __is the act of washing one's hands with soap & water or using an alcohol-based hand rub? PPE - __s specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard? Bio-hazard - The use of fluorescent orange or orange red__labels to identify contaminated items or regulated waste? Conductivity - The__of water is an important measurement that indi...

Type C Fire - involves electrical equipment Wicking Material - approved absorbant material that is used to allow air removal, steam penetration, and that facilitates drying Purified Water - pH 6.5-7.5 Parenteral Solutions - administered intravenously AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) - organization that sets recommended practices and standards for care and processing of devices and systems Ortho-Phthalaldehyde (OPA) - best choice for high level disi...

Type C Fire - involves electrical equipment Wicking Material - approved absorbant material that is used to allow air removal, steam penetration, and that facilitates drying Purified Water - pH 6.5-7.5 Parenteral Solutions - administered intravenously AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) - organization that sets recommended practices and standards for care and processing of devices and systems Ortho-Phthalaldehyde (OPA) - best choice for high level disinfec...

10% - Approx 2 million patients, __% of those hospitalizes in the u.s. develop a nosocomial infection? Hand Hygiene - __is the act of washing one's hands with soap & water or using an alcohol-based hand rub? PPE - __s specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard? Bio-hazard - The use of fluorescent orange or orange red__labels to identify contaminated items or regulated waste? Conductivity - The__of water is an important measurement that indi...

Flash Sterilization - Process by which unwrapped instruments are sterilized for immediate use when an emergency situation arises: (not packaged) Implantable Devices - Should not be flash sterilized OPA - The best choice for high level disinfection of instruments Flagella - The part of a cell that enables it to move through liquid Devices cannot be sterilized - When soil remains on a device after cleaning Pathogenic - Bacteria that causes diseases

Iodophers - Intermediate-Level members of the halogen family. They are Antiseptic and a disinfectant. Phenolics - A low-to intermediate level disinfectant used by housekeeping and leaves a film that can be reactivated with wet mopping. Is not used on medical devices because of the film left on and can cause skin irritation. QUATS - Low-Level disinfectant. Requires wet contact and leaves a residue. Is fast acting and leaves no stains. Is flammable and is deactivated by cotton and charco...

IAHCSMM (CRCST) Test | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version is the first step in the sterilization process. - Cleaning 2. Central Service Technicians must wear special attire referred to as to minimize their exposure to blood- borne pathogens and other contaminants. - PPE What type of a pressure is required for decontamination areas? - Negative The use of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of which of the following knowledge and sk...

IAHCSMM Final Exam - SPD Class Instrument Exam | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version Information technology is often the cornerstone of initiatives to transform healthcare - True Disposable items increase combustible load in a healthcare facility - True Enabling people to use information gained to interact with others is known as - human relations At this time tracking systems are unable to track worker productivity information. - false A step in communicatio...