FREE IAHCSMM (CRCST) Questions and Answers

Question 1

A Central Service Technician finds some obvious biofilm on a surgical scissor while cleaning surgical instruments. Next steps for the technician to take?

Accepted Answer

Immerse the instrument in an enzymatic cleaner to break down the biofilm

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Proceed to the disinfection process as planned

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Wipe the instrument with a dry cloth to remove the biofilm

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Use a sterilization wrap to cover the instrument before processing

Question 2

A technician discovers a hinged device isn't opening and closing smoothly when packing a package of surgical equipment. Which line of action is the best one?

Accepted Answer

Send the instrument for repair and continue packaging without it

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Ignore the issue as it is not of major concern

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Lubricate the hinge and continue with packaging

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Replace the instrument immediately

Question 3

An anomaly in the sterilization records is found by a central service technician. How should the technician proceed initially?

Accepted Answer

Report the discrepancy to the supervisor immediately

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Discard the records to avoid confusion

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Correct the discrepancy on their own

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Ignore the discrepancy as it might be a minor error

Question 4

As a Central Service Technician, you discover that the biological indicator (BI) for the steam sterilization procedure has turned positive when processing surgical equipment. What action should you take right now?

Accepted Answer

Report the incident, quarantine the load, and reprocess all items

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Use a chemical indicator to confirm the result

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Run the sterilization cycle again immediately with the same instruments

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Discard the biological indicator as it might be faulty

Question 5

What is the first thing a Central Service Technician should do if a member of the department staff has delivered contaminated instruments without following the correct procedures?

Accepted Answer

Communicate with the staff member about the protocol breach and its potential implications

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Directly inform the supervisor about the incident

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Return the instruments to the department

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Sterilize the instruments before any further steps

Question 6

What is the most important thing to think about while deciding where to put sterile storage?

Accepted Answer

The safety and sterility of the environment

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The availability of sufficient space

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The accessibility for the end users

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The proximity to the sterilization department

Question 7

A ventilator that has just been used has to be cleaned by a Central Service Technician. In this procedure, which of the following actions should the technician NOT perform?

Accepted Answer

Submerging the entire ventilator in a disinfectant solution

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Wiping down the exterior of the ventilator with a hospital-approved disinfectant

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Inspecting the ventilator for any damages or malfunctions

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Detaching and disinfecting the tubing and masks separately