CRCST Practice Test – Chapter 13 Point–of–Use Disinfection and Sterilization

Last Updated on August 5, 2024

HSPA [Formerly IAHCSMM] CRCST Practice Test – Chapter 13 Point–of–Use Disinfection and Sterilization (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) Practice Test Questions Answers online Quiz. The IAHCSMM CRCST Practice Test – Chapter 13, titled “Point of Use Processing”, primarily discusses the various guidelines and regulations involved in immediate steam sterilization (IUSS) use.

The chapter covers the entire process, from the cleanliness of instruments at the point of use to the steps to ensure their functionality and sterility before, during, and after sterilization.

One of the major topics covered is the types of steam cycles used in IUSS, typically Gravity and Dynamic Air Removal cycles. The choice of cycle depends on the manufacturer’s instructions for use.

The chapter also discusses the safe transport of instruments after IUSS, emphasizing that they should be transported to the point of use in a manner that minimizes the potential for contamination.

CRCST Practice Test – Chapter 13 (IAHCSMM)

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IAHCSMM CRCST Practice Test – Chapter 13

CRCST Practice Test
Chapter 13 Point of Use Processing
Total Items: 18
Time Limit: N/A
Multiple Choice Quiz

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What is the purpose of Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS)?

(A) To sterilize heat-resistant items for immediate delivery to the procedure room when there is no time to send them to the central sterile department.

(B) To disinfect items for long-term storage.

(D) All of the above

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What is the benefit of using sealed rigid containers approved for IUSS?

(A) They are faster to clean

(B) They offer the best protection for the sterile instruments

(D) They are easier to handle and transport

3 / 18

What is the purpose of inspecting instruments prior to placing them in the sterilizer?

(A) To ensure they are clean and functional

(B) To confirm they are not broken

(D) To ensure they belong to the correct set

4 / 18

In case of a sterilization cycle failure or a patient acquiring a healthcare-associated infection, which record helps in tracing back to the patient?

(A) Patient identification record

(B) Sterilization cycle printouts

(D) Operator signature records

5 / 18

Where should instruments be decontaminated?

(A) In a scrub or hand washing sink

(B) In an area designed to clean instruments

(D) In the procedure room

6 / 18

For the process of heat-sensitive devices at the point of use, what options are available?

(A) High Level Disinfection (HLD) or Sterilization

(B) Only Sterilization

(D) None of the above

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What are the components that should be included in IUSS record keeping?

(A) Sterilization cycle printouts, biological and chemical indicator results

(B) Only sterilization cycle printouts

(D) Neither sterilization cycle printouts nor biological and chemical indicator results

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What should be monitored for every sterilization cycle?

(A) Only physical monitors

(B) Only chemical monitors

(D) Physical, chemical, and biological monitors

9 / 18

How often should staff members who perform IUSS receive training and competency assessment?

(A) Only during their initial hiring process

(B) Every ten years

(D) Only when there is a change in the sterilization process

10 / 18

After Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS), what is the recommended way to transport instruments to the point of use?

(A) Direct handling, without any protective measures

(B) Transport in a manner that reduces the potential for contamination

(D) Transport without any specific guidelines

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What are the two types of steam cycles commonly used in Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS)?

(A) Condensation and Evaporation

(B) Saturated and Superheated

(D) Isobaric and Isochoric

12 / 18

According to the Association for Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN), when should IUSS be used?

(A) Regularly, as it is a quick and efficient process.

(B) As a preferred method for all surgeries.

(C) In selected clinical situations in a controlled manner, and when there is no time to process the items using the preferred wrapped method.

(D) Only in emergencies, regardless of the available time.

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What is the purpose of Terminal Sterilization?

(A) To clean instruments after surgery.

(B) To sterilize instruments and medical devices in their final containers, allowing them to be stored indefinitely.

(D) To sterilize instruments in the middle of a procedure.

14 / 18

Why was the name Flash Sterilization replaced with Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS)?

(A) To reflect a shift in process from an unwrapped container to a sealed contained device for greater protection from contamination.

(B) To make it sound more appealing and professional.

(D) Because the flash sterilization process was considered outdated.

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What happens to instruments if Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS) shortcuts, such as improper cleaning, are taken?

(A) It saves time and resources.

(B) It compromises patient safety.

(D) It enhances the sterilization process.

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What are the key elements to ensure safe and effective IUSS?

(A) Proper cleaning, decontamination, sterilization using the correct cycle, and aseptic transfer to the point of use.

(B) Quick cleaning, fast sterilization, and immediate use.

(D) Cleaning, sterilization without considering the manufacturer's instructions, and immediate use.

17 / 18

What term was formerly used for Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS)?

(A) Quick Sterilization

(B) Express Sterilization

(D) Fast Sterilization

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What is Point-of-Use Processing?

(A) It is the process of sterilizing items at the central sterile department.

(B) It is the process when a medical device is processed immediately before use and/or close to the patient care area.

(D) It is the process of sterilizing items immediately after their use.

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