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FINAL EXAM SPRO 227(COMPILED) 2024
QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT!!
SPRO 227
Evatee 9/12/24 SPRO 227
,FINAL EXAM SPRO 227 (COMPILED) 2024
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
List the 4 different types of packaging used in the MDRD Answer - Woven
(reusable) fabric wrappers
Non-woven (single-use) wrappers
Peel pouches
Rigid containers
All procedures are based on the principles recommended by whom? Answer -
Canadian Standards Association1 (CSA)
List the three main requirements for effective packaging materials Answer - -
Allow penetration of the chosen sterilant and be compatible with any other
requirements of the specific sterilization process such as drying.
-Maintain the sterility of the package contents until the package is opened.
-Can be opened aseptically (without contaminating the contents) by the user.
Surgical services refers to: Answer - Categories of surgical procedures
performed in the OR
Give three examples of Surgical services Answer - -Ortho (Orthopedics)
-CVS (Cardiovascular)
-ENT (Ears, Nose and Throat)
,-Neuro (Neurology)
-Plastic
-Gen (General)
-GYN (Gynecology)
-OPH or Ophth (Ophthalmology)
What is the maximum weight of an instrument set? Answer - 10 kg (22 lbs.)
Are all packages in sterile storage are governed by event-related sterility?
Answer - No
List the 4 guidelines/recommendations for processing textile packs4 Answer - -
Freshly laundered but not ironed before each use
When the pack is placed in the sterilizer, it is put on edge.
-Should be wrapped tightly enough to secure the contents, but not so tightly
that the contents are compressed.
-The maximum weight of a textile pack should not exceed 5.5 kg (12 lbs.)
Who decides what goes inside a procedural tray or set? Answer - Users of that
set or procedural tray
Should gauze squares be used as nesting material Answer - No, it may affect
the sponge/gauze count
What is wicking? Answer - It is the placement of absorbent material between
similar items to create space to allow for sterilant contact.
, What is good wicking? Answer - Placing absorbent material between nested
surfaces (ie. bowls and basins), using a tray liner.
What is BAD WICKING? Answer - It is a process by which microbes use
moisture to hitch a ride inside a package to contaminate a device.
What is superheated steam? Answer - Super heating steam occurs when dry
steam becomes too hot compared to saturated steam. Dry steams rises to a
temperature higher than the boiling point of saturated steam. This commonly
occurs when dehydrated linen is processed in a steam sterilizer. Due to the lack
of moisture, dry steam is not an effective sterilant and will offend char or burn
items in the sterilizer."
Maximum weight of a basin set is: Answer - 3 kg (7 lbs.)
Explain how to load a concave device onto a sterilizer cart. Answer - Position
solid-bottomed, concave-surfaced items on edge, tilted forward to allow air
and steam condensate to drain away.
We flush lumened devices in assembly with distilled water before steam
sterilization to check for cleanliness, and
_____________________________________________________. Answer - To
add moisture to allow steam to form making contact with all surfaces
Textile packs must not weigh more than: Answer - 5.5 kg (12 lbs.)
What is event-related sterility and give an example? Answer - A properly
processed device is considered to be sterile until a contaminating event occurs.
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