front 1 False | back 1 Gauze squares are the wicking material of choice for instrument sets |
front 2 False | back 2 Temperatures in a sterile storage area should be 55-60F |
front 3 True | back 3 Sterile packages should be stored no lower than 8-10 inches from the floor |
front 4 True | back 4 All rigid sterilization containers have tamper evident seals |
front 5 True | back 5 Cellulose materials cannot be processed within a gas plasma sterilizer |
front 6 False | back 6 Reusable textile packaging requires less labor than disposable packaging |
front 7 True | back 7 Aluminum foil is an acceptable packaging material for dry heat sterilization |
front 8 False | back 8 Because shelf-life is event-related, stock rotation is no longer necessary |
front 9 FIFO | back 9 A method of stock rotation that ensures that older items are used first |
front 10 2 Hours | back 10 Minimum amount of time that packaging materials should be held at room temperature and at 35%-70% relative humidity before sterilization |
front 11 Sequential | back 11 Flat wrapping technique that applies one wrap on top of another to create a package within a package |
front 12 FDA | back 12 Government agency that regulates sterilization packaging materials |
front 13 Spunbond Polyolefin | back 13 This type of packaging contains no cellulosic materials and would be used to package small items for low temperature sterilization |
front 14 Aluminum Foil | back 14 This type of packaging can be used in dry heat sterilization but is not recommended for other types of sterilization |
front 15 Plastic | back 15 When using paper/plastic pouches, package content information should be written on this side of the pouch |
front 16 Paperclips | back 16 This is NOT an acceptable method of package closure |
front 17 Reusable | back 17 Muslin is an example of this type of packaging material |
front 18 7.2 pounds | back 18 Maximum density recommended per cubic foot of a linen pack |
front 19 Class II | back 19 The FDA classifies sterilization packaging as a ___ |
front 20 Muslin | back 20 Which of the following is NOT an acceptable sterilization packaging material? Muslin, Barrier Cloth, Canvas, Twills. |
front 21 Allow air removal | back 21 steam penetration and facilitate drying,Wicking materials are used to: |
front 22 Paper to plastic | back 22 When arranging plastic-paper pouches in the sterilizer, the pouches should be arranged: |
front 23 Less than 75% | back 23 The relative humidity of the Central Service department should be: |
front 24 Low temperature | back 24 Some plastics including formulations of spun-bonded polyolefin are intended for use solely in these sterilization processes: |
front 25 Unlock the handles open the instruments | back 25 When placing ring-handled instruments in an instrument tray, you should: |