CRCST Practice Exam

The portion of the steam sterilizer that measures steam temperature and automatically controls the flow of air and condensate from the sterilizer chamber:

1. Pressure Relief Valve

2. Steam Generator

3. Control Panel

4. Thermostatic Trap

The correct answer is: Thermostatic Trap

A) A Pressure Relief Valve is a safety measure that releases excess pressure from the sterilizer chamber, preventing it from exploding. This is not responsible for controlling the flow of air and condensate. B) A Steam Generator is responsible for producing steam, but it does not measure temperature or control air and condensate flow. C) A Control Panel may have temperature settings, but it is not responsible for measuring steam temperature and controlling air and condensate flow. The Thermostatic Trap is the correct answer because it is specifically designed to measure the steam temperature and automatically control the flow of air and condensate from the sterilizer chamber. This is an important function as it helps maintain the desired temperature and pressure within the chamber for effective sterilization. Other options may perform different functions related to the sterilizer, but they are not responsible for the specific task mentioned in the question.