False
Gauze squares are the wicking material of choice for instrument sets
False
Temperatures in a sterile storage area should be 55-60F
True
Sterile packages should be stored no lower than 8-10 inches from the floor
True
All rigid sterilization containers have tamper evident seals
True
Cellulose materials cannot be processed within a gas plasma sterilizer
False
Reusable textile packaging requires less labor than disposable packaging
True
Aluminum foil is an acceptable packaging material for dry heat sterilization
False
Because shelf-life is event-related, stock rotation is no longer necessary
FIFO
A method of stock rotation that ensures that older items are used first
2 Hours
Minimum amount of time that packaging materials should be held at room temperature and at 35%-70% relative humidity before sterilization
Sequential
Flat wrapping technique that applies one wrap on top of another to create a package within a package
FDA
Government agency that regulates sterilization packaging materials
Spunbond Polyolefin
This type of packaging contains no cellulosic materials and would be used to package small items for low temperature sterilization
Aluminum Foil
This type of packaging can be used in dry heat sterilization but is not recommended for other types of sterilization
Plastic
When using paper/plastic pouches, package content information should be written on this side of the pouch
Paperclips
This is NOT an acceptable method of package closure
Reusable
Muslin is an example of this type of packaging material
7.2 pounds
Maximum density recommended per cubic foot of a linen pack
Class II
The FDA classifies sterilization packaging as a ___
Muslin
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable sterilization packaging material? Muslin, Barrier Cloth, Canvas, Twills.
Allow air removal
steam penetration and facilitate drying,Wicking materials are used to:
Paper to plastic
When arranging plastic-paper pouches in the sterilizer, the pouches should be arranged:
Less than 75%
The relative humidity of the Central Service department should be:
Low temperature
Some plastics including formulations of spun-bonded polyolefin are intended for use solely in these sterilization processes:
Unlock the handles open the instruments
When placing ring-handled instruments in an instrument tray, you should: