CRCST Equipment Maintenance 2

Question 1

Which lubricant type is recommended for most surgical instrument box locks during maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Water-soluble instrument lubricant

Answer

Water-soluble instrument lubricants are compatible with sterilization processes and do not leave residues that interfere with steam penetration.

Question 2

A power drill used in the OR is returned with a cracked housing. What is the correct first step?

Accepted Answer

Remove it from service and tag it for repair

Answer

Damaged equipment must be removed from service immediately and tagged out-of-service to prevent patient harm until repaired.

Question 3

What is the purpose of annual preventive maintenance (PM) on sterilizers?

Accepted Answer

To identify and correct potential failures before they occur

Answer

Preventive maintenance identifies worn or failing components before they cause sterilization failures or equipment breakdowns.

Question 4

Which test verifies that a steam sterilizer is removing air effectively from the chamber?

Accepted Answer

Bowie-Dick test

Answer

The Bowie-Dick test detects air leaks and inadequate air removal in pre-vacuum steam sterilizers, which is essential for steam penetration.

Question 5

A rigid sterilization container is returned with a cracked latch. What action should the CS technician take?

Accepted Answer

Retire the container from service and document the damage

Answer

Cracked or broken container components compromise the sterility barrier and the container must be removed from service.

(CRCST) Certified Registered Central Service Technician Exam Practice Test