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STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAMSTUDY GUIDE CHAPTERS 1-23: Q/A
What is Central Service ? Correct Ans - Centralized distribution of
supplies to all customers in the hospital.
What is the Central Service One Way Work Flow ? Correct Ans - -
Decontamination (soiled)
-Preparation, Packaging, Sterilization (clean)
-Sterile Storage (sterile)
What is the purpose of a One Way Work Flow ? Correct Ans - To
prevent cross contamination.
Decontamination Correct Ans - Physically or chemically render
instruments or equipment that may be contaminated with harmful micro
organisms to make it safe to handle.
Negative air flow Correct Ans - Air flows into a room from other
surrounding areas, pressure is less than other adjacent areas.
Positive Air Pressure Correct Ans - Maintains air flow out of a room,
this helps with keeping all dust particles and microorganisms out.
Standard Precautions Correct Ans - Treat everyone and everything as
infected /contaminated.
Job Description Correct Ans - Define and communicate job duties and
requirements in organization.
Nosocomial Infection Correct Ans - Hospital Acquired Infection.
Textile Packaging Materials should be held at a room temperature of ______ and
a relative humidity of ____ for a minimum of __ ____ prior to sterilization.
Correct Ans - -64-72 degrees F
-35-70%
-2 Hours
,Superheating Correct Ans - When steam is at a temperature which
exceeds that of saturated steam at the same pressure.
Linen packaging material is limited to a size of _______,not weigh more than
_______, and maximum density must not exceed ______. Correct Ans - -
12x12x20
-12 lbs
-7.2 lbs
What is a wet pack? Correct Ans - Containers with moisture after the
sterilization process is complete.
What are the 2 flat wrapping techniques and the 2 folds? Correct Ans -
-Sequential
-Simultaneous
-Square Fold
-Envelope Fold
Wrapped pans of instruments should not exceed ____ in weight. Correct
Ans - 16 lbs
What is the maximum weight for containerized instrument sets recommended
by AAMI/ANSI? Correct Ans - 25 lbs
Wrapped basin sets should not exceed _____. Correct Ans - 7 lbs
Sterility (time-related) Correct Ans - Package is considered sterile
until a specific expiration date is reached.
Sterility (event-related) Correct Ans - Items are considered sterile
unless the integrity of the packaging is compromised or suspected of being
compromised.
Name the 4 things that event-related sterility depends on. Correct Ans -
1. Quality of the wrapping material.
2. Handling procedures.
3. Storage and transport conditions.
4. Number of times the package has been handled (4 times).
, Name 4 concerns when it comes to packaging. Correct Ans - 1.
Moisture contamination.
2. Dirt, Dust, and Debris.
3. Physical damage.
4. Breakdown of packaging material due to wear of age.
Sterile Storage standards, temperatures should be at ______ and relative
humidity should be less than ____. Correct Ans - - 64-75 degrees F
- 75%
Sterile storage standards, sterile items should be stored at least ___ away from
exterior walls, ______ above the floor and from the ceiling. Correct Ans -
-2 inches
-8-10 inches
What is Passivation? Correct Ans - A chemical process applied during
instrument manufacture that provides a corrosion-resistant finish by forming
a thin transparent oxide film.
Scissors 4 1/2" and larger use a ____ test material and scissors 4" or smaller
use ______ material to check blades for sharpness. Correct Ans - -red
-yellow
____ ____ are tested with an index card at least 5 times. ______ should be tested
using 3"x 5" index cards. Correct Ans - -Bone cutters
-Rongeurs
Name at least 10 of the 15 solutions that can damage surgical instruments.
Correct Ans - 1. Saline
2. Betadine
3. Peroxide
4. Dish soaps
5. Soaking in water
6. Soaking in saline
7. Bleach
8. Iodine
9. Hand soaps
10. Laundry detergents.
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