IAHCSMM CRCST Practice Test - Chapter 3 Anatomy for Sterile Processing Technicians

Last Updated on August 5, 2024

HSPA [Formerly IAHCSMM] CRCST Practice Test – Chapter 3 Anatomy for Sterile Processing Technicians of the CRCST Practice Test covers infection prevention and control topics, a critical aspect of maintaining a safe and healthy healthcare environment. In this chapter, aspiring Certified Registered Central Service Technicians (CRCSTs) will be tested on their knowledge of infection control guidelines, principles of aseptic technique, and the proper handling and disposal of contaminated materials.

The chapter discusses the importance of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings. It then delves into the various microorganisms that can cause infections, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, and how they can be spread. Proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), and environmental cleaning are also emphasized.

CRCST Practice Test – Chapter 3

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CRCST Practice Test - Chapter 3

CRCST Practice Test - Chapter 3
Total Items: 30
Time Limit: N/A
Multiple Choice Quiz

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What is the definition of anatomy?

The study of the functions of body parts in the body as a whole

The study of the relationship between body parts

The study of the structure and relationship between body parts

The study of the functions of organs in the body

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What is the function of the muscular system?

To produce heat

To maintain body posture and position

To move body fluids

All of the above

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What is the function of the cardiac muscle?

To control breathing

To move food and fluid in the digestive system

To pump blood throughout the body

To maintain body temperature

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Which type of muscle is called involuntary or visceral muscles because they function without our conscious control?

Cardiac muscle

Smooth muscle

Skeletal muscle

Striated muscle

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Which type of muscle is attached to bones by tendons and can be consciously controlled?

Cardiac muscle

Smooth muscle

Skeletal muscle

Visceral muscle

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What is the purpose of trigger-finger release surgery?

To treat stenosis tenosynovitis

To stabilize broken hip bones

To realign the knee by wedging open the upper shin bone

To widen the tendon sheath tunnel and allow a tendon to slide through more easily

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Which surgical procedure involves replacing the bone at the distal end of the femur and the bone at the proximal end of the tibia with metal, ceramic, or plastic components?

Total knee arthroplasty

Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)

Tibial osteotomy

External fixation

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What is the purpose of open reduction internal fixation (ORIF)?

To remove disk tissue pressing on a nerve in the neck area

To treat fractures with extensive tissue damage using an external fixator

To stabilize broken hip bones with surgical screws, nails, rods, or plates

To realign fractured bones and insert screws and plates to ensure the bone ends do not move

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Which surgical procedure involves making an opening into the skull to access the brain?

Total hip arthroplasty

Anterior cervical fusion

Tibial osteotomy

Craniotomy

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What is the name of the tough membrane that contains bone forming cells and blood vessels surrounding the hard outer surface of bones?

Marrow

Spongy bone

Calcium phosphate

Periosteum

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What is a joint?

Any place where two bones meet

A group of similar cells that perform a specialized function

A type of flexible tissue

A system of organs that work together to carry out a specific activity

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What is cartilage?

A flexible connective tissue that provides framework to the body

A cord of fibrous tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone

A band of connective tissue that connects a bone to another bone

The process by which cartilage is replaced by bone

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What is the main function of the skeletal system?

Pump blood throughout the body

Protect vital organs

Transport nutrients

Break down food

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Which organ is part of the digestive system and helps to digest food?

Heart

Brain

Skin

Stomach

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What is an example of connective tissue?

Muscles

Blood vessels

Fat

Nervous system

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What is the study of the structure and relationship between body parts called?

Anatomy

Physiology

Tissue

Organ

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What is the functional center of a cell called?

Organelles

Cytoplasm

Cell membrane

Nucleus

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What type of tissue covers the body's external surface of the skin and the linings of the body cavities?

Epithelial tissue

Connective tissue

Nervous tissue

Muscle tissue

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

To provide support

To perform energy production

To control the passage of materials in and out of the cell

To direct and control all activities

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What is the name of the clear jelly-like substance that surrounds the nucleus of a cell?

Organelles

Cytoplasm

Cell membrane

Nucleus

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What is the basic living unit of life?

Organelles

Tissues

Cells

Organs

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What are the three main parts of a human cell?

The nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes

The cytoplasm, organelles, and cell membrane

The cell membrane, the nucleus, and the cytoplasm

The Golgi apparatus, the endoplasmic reticulum, and lysosomes

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What is the role of epithelial tissue in the human body?

Provides support and structure to the body

Covers the body's external surfaces and the linings of body cavities

Provides insulation and stores energy

Transmits information throughout the body

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How can knowledge of anatomy help with surgical instrument identification?

By allowing for better communication with the operating room

By providing an understanding of the functions of organs in the body

By enabling the technician to perform specific surgeries

) By helping facilities request the appropriate surgical supplies

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What is the study of the functions of body parts in the body as a whole called?

Anatomy

Physiology

Organs

Cells

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What are the five sense organs?

The eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin

The heart, lungs, liver, stomach, and kidneys

The pancreas, gallbladder, small intestine, large intestine, and appendix

The bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage

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What is the cerebrum?

The part of the brain that controls most voluntary muscle contractions

The part of the brain that controls the muscle coordination, body balance, and posture

The part of the brain that controls many automatic body functions, such as heartbeat and breathing

The largest part of the brain that manages the nerve impulses that allow us to think, speak, and remember

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What is the difference between the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

The CNS is the storehouse for information, while the PNS carries messages between all parts of the body

The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the PNS involves all nerve tissues outside the CNS

he CNS controls all body activities, while the PNS enables us to respond to stimuli

The CNS carries messages between all parts of the body, while the PNS consists of the brain and spinal cord

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What is the role of the nervous system in the body?

It enables us to be aware of changes in the environment and to react accordingly

It enables us to taste, smell, and hear

It enables us to move our muscles

It enables us to digest food

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What is a muscle biopsy?

A test to examine nerve tissue

A test to examine brain tissue

A test to examine muscle tissue

A test to examine bone tissue

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CRCST Practice Test 2024 (UPDATED ALL CHAPTERS)