IAHCSMM CRCST Practice Test – Chapter 15 (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) Practice Test. Chapter 15 primarily focuses on the details of various low-temperature sterilization methods, with an emphasis on their advantages, limitations, and specific operational procedures.
The chapter introduces the need for sterilizer performance monitoring, stressing the importance of physical, chemical, and biological indicators to assess the effectiveness of sterilization, particularly the O3 (ozone) sterilization process.
The chapter also elucidates how sterilizer chambers should be carefully managed to avoid overloading and potential sterilization failure. The use of biological indicators containing Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores is highlighted as a key part of monitoring the sterilization process.
IAHCSMM CRCST Practice Test – Chapter 15
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The main sterilization methods discussed in this chapter are 100% Ethylene Oxide (EtO), Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma, Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide, and Ozone (O3). Each method’s advantages and limitations are outlined in detail, with aspects such as environmental safety, compatibility with medical devices, process time, and potential health risks being the main points of discussion.