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IAHCSMM CRCST VIP Certification Practice Exam
IAHCSMM — This exam mirrors the IAHCSMM Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam, administered by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management; the real exam consists of 150 questions (125 scored, 25 unscored pilot items) with a 3-hour time limit and a passing score of approximately 74% on scored items, covering decontamination, preparation/packaging, sterilization, storage/distribution, anatomy/medical terminology, customer service, and quality/regulatory compliance.
55
Questions
180m
Time Limit
74.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 55👑 VIP
A sterile processing technician is decontaminating a rigid container system that was returned from the OR with visible organic soil inside the tray. The technician notices that the filter discs are intact and the locking mechanism shows no damage. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate first step in reprocessing this container?
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