IAHCSMM CRCST Practice Test – Chapter 5 Infection Prevention

Last Updated on August 5, 2024

HSPA [Formerly IAHCSMM] CRCST Practice Test – Chapter 5 Infection Prevention: This critical chapter focuses on the principles and practices essential for preventing infections in healthcare settings. Understand the chain of infection, the importance of hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), and the methods for decontamination and sterilization. Learn how to implement effective infection control strategies to protect patients and healthcare workers.

The questions cover topics such as sterilization principles, factors that affect sterilization effectiveness, different types of equipment, and the appropriate use and maintenance of sterilization equipment.

CRCST Practice Test – Chapter 5

The MCQs in this chapter assess the test-taker’s ability to apply their knowledge of sterilization principles and equipment in a practical setting. This chapter is an essential part of the IAHCSMM CRCST Practice Test for individuals seeking certification as a central service technician (CRCST). It is crucial for anyone working in a healthcare setting where sterilization is required.

Chapter -1 Quiz

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CRCST Practice Test - Chapter 5

CRCST Practice Test - Chapter 5
Total Items: 23
Time Limit: N/A
Multiple Choice Quiz

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What is the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)?

A professional organization consisting of perioperative nurses and others who are dedicated to providing optimal care to surgical patients

A committee of AAMI members and allied association members who develop nationally recognized, evidence-based standards

A document published by AAMI for use by the healthcare industry

An organization that provides technical information about specific medical instruments

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What is the primary mission of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)?

To develop American standards

To enhance the global competitiveness of US businesses and the American quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards

To provide a neutral arena for interested parties to work toward agreements

To approve standards submitted by other organizations such as AAMI

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Which AAMI document became one of the most widely used documents in Central Service (CS) departments?

ANSI/AAMI ST 79

ANSI/CS ST 89

ANSI/AAMI ST 89

ANSI/CS ST 55

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What are technical information reports (TIR)?

Reports that undergo the formal approval system that standards are submitted to

Reports developed by experts in the field that contain valuable information needed by the healthcare industry

Reports that may be revised or withdrawn at any time because they address a rapidly evolving field of technology

Reports that provide technical information about specific medical instruments

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What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act's general duty clause?

To require employers to furnish each employee a place of employment that is free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm

To establish national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants

To regulate the sale of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other ozone-depleting chemicals

To regulate the safety and effectiveness of pesticides and antimicrobial products

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Which government agency is responsible for regulating workplace safety and health in the US?

Environmental Protection Agency

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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What label information must all EPA-approved disinfectant and sanitizer products contain?

Product color

Product shape

Product price

EPA registration number and expiration date

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Which of the following acts regulates pesticide safety and effectiveness?

Clean Air Act

Clean Water Act

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFR)

Occupational Safety and Health Act

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What is the primary role and responsibility of OSHA?

To regulate disinfectants

To enforce the Clean Air Act

To protect workers from occupationally caused illnesses and injuries

To establish national emission standards for hazardous air pollutions

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What did the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments establish?

National emission standards for hazardous air pollutions

Guidelines for the use of ethylene oxide sterilization

Standards for the allowable amount of ethylene oxide a facility may admit into the atmosphere

Guidelines for employee safety in all areas of the facility

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What must disinfectant and sanitizer manufacturers do to obtain an EPA registration number for every covered product?

Submit data relating to labeling claims effectiveness and safety data to division of the EPA's office of a pesticide program.

Obtain a license from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Provide data on product storage and disposal.

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What does FIFRA regulate?

Air pollution

Water pollution

Pesticide safety and effectiveness

Workplace safety

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What are the two acts administered by the APA that are important to CS technicians?

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act and the Clean Water Act

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act and the Clean Air Act

Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act

Clean Air Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act

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What is the purpose of the US Department of Transportation?

To ensure fast, safe, and efficient transportation of medical devices

To provide guidance for FDA viewers evaluating pre-market approval applications for medical devices

To develop standards, practices, policies, and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of medical devices

To prevent and control disease, injury, and disability in healthcare facilities

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Who must obtain and comply with the FDA's 510k directives to reprocess single-use devices?

The healthcare facility

The user

The manufacturer

The CDC

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What is the purpose of the CDC's guideline on disinfection and sterilization in healthcare facilities?

To ensure fast, safe, and efficient transportation of medical devices

To develop standards, practices, policies, and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of medical devices

To prevent and control disease, injury, and disability in healthcare facilities

To provide guidance for FDA viewers evaluating pre-market approval applications for medical devices

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Who is responsible for providing adequate labeling for medical devices for reprocessing?

The healthcare facility

The user

The manufacturer

The FDA

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What is the main purpose of the FDA's document on reusable medical devices for reprocessing?

To provide instructions for users to reprocess medical devices

To outline the pre-market and post-market requirements for medical devices

To provide guidance for FDA viewers evaluating pre-market approval applications for medical devices

To refine the process of maintaining medical device safety

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What are voluntary standards?

Recommendations for best practices to provide better patient care that are mandated with legal consequences for non-compliance

Rules issued by administrative agencies that have the force of law

Regulations imposed by government agencies that can yield legal penalties if not followed

Guidelines for best practices to provide better patient care that are not mandated with legal consequences for non-compliance.

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Why is it important for central service professionals to be familiar with regulations and standards?

To ensure that all medical devices are exempt from pre-market notification

To protect themselves from exposure to infectious agents and toxic substances

To classify medical devices based on their level of regulation

To ensure the safety and effectiveness of foods, cosmetics, drugs, medical devices, and electronic products for public use

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What is the difference between regulations, voluntary standards, and regulatory standards?

Regulations are mandatory, voluntary standards are optional, and regulatory standards are suggested

Regulations and regulatory standards are mandatory, while voluntary standards are optional

Regulations are suggested, voluntary standards are mandatory, and regulatory standards are optional

Regulations are optional, voluntary standards are suggested, and regulatory standards are mandatory

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What is the role of the US Food and Drug Administration?

To ensure that all medical devices are exempt from pre-market notification

To regulate packaging materials and sterilizers used by healthcare professionals

To classify medical devices based on their level of regulation

To ensure the safety and effectiveness of foods, cosmetics, drugs, medical devices, and electronic products for public use

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What are class 1 medical devices?

High-risk devices subject to the highest level of regulation

Low-risk devices subject to general controls, including registration and device listing, medical device reporting, and quality system regulation and labeling

Devices considered to pose potential risks great enough to warrant a higher level of regulation

Devices that require pre-market approval before being marketed

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