CRCST EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 300 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST 2026/2027 VERIFIED ANSWERS (55pages)

In cleaning and sterilization process of instruments, final rinse refers to A. Final cleaning of instruments in detergents before they are placed in the sterilizer B. The final rinse cycle of the sterilizer C. Removing chemical residues and debris from instrument with deionized or reverse osmosis water D. Thoroughly cleaning the instruments with softened water - ANSWER- C. Removing chemical residues and debris from instrument with deionized or reverse osmosis water A molecular reaction that creates an uncontrolled release of energy is called A. combustion B. polymerization C. fire D. Vaporization - ANSWER- B. polymerization What is the required air pressure level in the decontamination area relative to the surrounding areas? A. A positive air pressure B. A negative air pressure C. Atmospheric pressure D. Neutral air pressure - ANSWER- B. A negative air pressure How should basin sets be placed in steam sterilizer? A. placed on edge B. loaded first C. placed in an upright position D. placed in a wire basket - ANSWER- A. placed on edge What is worn to protect the technicians in the decontamination area from contamination A. SCRUB B. PPE C. HAZMAT suit D. Street clothes - ANSWER- B. PPE A proactive process designed to predict and prevent future adverse outcomes A. Lean B. Root Cause Analysis C. Failure mode and effect analysis D. Six Sigma - ANSWER- C. Failure mode and effect analysis The relative humidity of the sterile storage area should be: A. less than 80% B. less than 70% C. less than 50% D. less than 30% - ANSWER- B. less than 70% Which organization develops nationally recognized Standards, Recommended Practices and Guidelines for the PeriOperative setting? A. AORN B. AAMI C. OSHA D. FDA - ANSWER- A. AORN Surgical procedure to straighten the bone and cartilage that divides the two nostrils A. Nasoplasty B. Rhinoplasty C. Arthroplasty D. Septoplasty - ANSWER- D. Septoplasty What FDA device classification does Chemical indicators fall into? A. Class I B. Class II C. Class III D. Chemical indicators are not yet regulated - ANSWER- B. Class II Validation is done by device manufacturer and verification is performed by healthcare facility A. True B. False - ANSWER- A. True With this delivery system, the facility keeps minimal stock on hand and supplies are delivered when needed, usually just prior to use: A. Stockless B. Just-in time C. Perpetual D. Requisition - ANSWER- B. Just-in time Which surgical procedure removes tissue or displaced bone from the wrist to release pressure on the median nerve? A. Ulner Nerve Transposition B. Fasciotomy C. Carpal Tunnel Repair D. Arthrotomy - ANSWER- C. Carpal Tunnel Repair Which of these statements about microorganisms is true? A. Healthy humans do not carry microorganisms B. Microorganisms are necessary for life C. Microorganisms die within one day of leaving the body D. All microorganisms are harmful to humans - ANSWER- B. Microorganisms are necessary for life Which of these is an example of a fungal infection? A. Gonorrhea B. Athletes foot C. Herpes simplex Type 1 D. Tuberculosis - ANSWER- B. Athletes foot Which of the following is atypical of decentralized supply system? A.Efficient time management B.Overstocked supply C.Efficient use of space D.A and C - ANSWER- D.A and C The activities of reprocessing soiled goods and sterilizing devices to make them ready for the next procedure are conducted in _______ A. The decontamination area B. Various department of the health facility C. A centralized location of the health facility D. The surgery room - ANSWER- C. A centralized location of the health facility The distribution system which involves replacing a freshly loaded supply cart for an identical cart that has been depleted on a patient unit is called : A. Requisition system B. Case cart system C. Exchange cart system D. Max cart system - ANSWER- C. Exchange cart system