CBSPD Tech Chapter 8-Preparation & Packaging of Instruments & Devices Already Passed

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CBSPD Tech Chapter 8-Preparation & Packaging of Instruments & Devices Already Passed The air flow in the preparation and packaging area must be maintained at: A. Negative pressure B. Positive pre... ssure C. Automatic pressure D. Constant pressure ✔✔B. Positive pressure The preparation and packaging area MUST have an air exchange rate of: A. 4 per hour B. 6 per hour C. 8 per hour D. 10 per hour ✔✔D. 10 per hour What is the acceptable temperature range for the prep and packaging area? A. 60 deg F - 65 deg F (16 - 18 deg C) B. 62 deg F - 68 deg F (17 - 20 deg C) C. 68 deg F - 73 deg F (20 - 23 deg C D. 70 deg F - 75 F (21 - 24 deg C) ✔✔C. 68 deg F - 73 deg F (20- 23 deg C) The IDEAL humidity level in the prep and pack area should be: A. 50% B. 40% C. 20% D. 35% ✔✔A. 50% If a non-perforated tray is used for the sterilization of instrument sets, it MUST be: A. Laid flat on the sterilizer rack B. Wrapped with a towel prior to placing the instruments on it C. Processed on the top rack of the sterilizer D. Tilted on the sterilizer rack ✔✔D. Tilted on the sterilizer rack The floors in the preparation area should be: A. Wet-mopped daily B. Dry-mopped each shift C. Swept with a broom on the night shift D. Vacuumed once a week ✔✔A. Wet-mopped daily Where should the heavier instruments be placed when assembling a set containing heavy and delicate instruments? A. In the center of the tray B. On the top of the delicate instruments C. On the bottom of the set D. On the right hand side ✔✔C. On the bottom of the set Which of the following can be done to aid in the drying of wrapped instrument sets? A. Place silicone mats in the bottom of the tray B. Place instruments in foam dividers C. Place the set on a transfer tray D. Place a towel in the bottom of the tray ✔✔D. Place a towel in the bottom of the tray Which of the following should be used to write on the count sheets and tray lists? A. Lead pencils B. Permanent, nontoxic ink C. China markers D. Crayons ✔✔B. Permanent, nontoxic ink Where should the chemical indicator be placed in a wrapped set of instruments? A. The left-hand corner B. The center of the set C. Two opposite corners D. The right-hand side ✔✔B. The center of the set Multi-layer container systems should have chemical indicators placed in: A. The middle of the tray B. The bottom level C. Each level D. Each corner ✔✔C. Each level What is the MAXIMUM size and weight of a textile pack? A. 10" x 10" x 12" , 20 pounds B. 12" x 20" x 10" , 7.2 pounds C. 12" x 12" x 12" , 10 pounds D. 12" x 12" x 20" , 12 pounds ✔✔D. 12" x 12" x 20" , 12 pounds Basin sets must be prepared for sterilization with: A. Basins placed in opposite directions B. Basins separated by at least 1/2 inch C. A nonabsorbent material between each basin D. An absorbent material between each basin ✔✔D. An absorbent material between each basin Which of the following is NOT one of the basic principles of packaging? A. The material must be acceptable for all types of sterilization B. The material must allow the sterilant to reach the contents C. The material must be a barrier to microorganisms D. The package must be able to be opened without contamination ✔✔A. The material must be acceptable for all types of sterilization Sterilant penetration can be inhibited by using: A. A wrapper that is too small B. A wrapper that is too large C. An envelope fold on a small set D. The square fold on a large pack ✔✔B. A wrapper that is too large Approximately how much space should be left between an item and the inside edges of a peel pouch? A. 1" B. 2" C. 3" D. 4" ✔✔A. 1" Which of the following packaging materials is acceptable for steam sterilization? A. Tyvek B. Aluminum foil C. Polyethylene D. Nonwoven wraps ✔✔D. Nonwoven wraps Which of the following packaging materials is acceptable for low-temperature gas plasma and ozone sterilization? A. Textile wraps B. Tyvek C. Nonwoven wraps D. Paper/plastic pouches ✔✔Tyvek Tamper-evident seals on rigid containers include: A. Lids and gaskets B. Filters and gaskets C. Latches and locks D. Lids and Latches ✔✔C. Latches and locks When rigid containers are processed in a steam sterilizer, they MUST be placed: A. On their side during sterilization B. Flat on the cart during sterilization C. On the top shelf during sterilization D. On the middle shelf during sterilization ✔✔B. Flat on the cart during sterilization [Show More]

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