WorksheetsPackaging Post Test
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Selecting the appropriate packaging material involves several factors
Select a material that will be compatible with the sterilization method being used
Select a material that will be appropriate for the item that you are packaging
Select a material that is approved and will keep items sterile and maintain a barrier until they are used
All of the above
Non-woven, disposable polyolefin or plastic wrap may be used for the following sterilization processes
Steam and Ethylene Oxide
Vapor Phase Hydrogen Peroxide and formaldehyde
Low Temperature Gas Plasma
All of the above
Rigid container systems are re-usable box-like structures with sealable and removable lids and an inner basket to hold instruments, and must be cleared for the specific method of sterilization
True
False
When you are packaging an item for the first time, it’s important to remember the following
Not all items are packaged the same way
Consult the manufacturer’s instructions for use to ensure the correct packaging material is chosen for the item being wrapped and also for the sterilization process to be used
The wrong packaging material can actually impede the sterilization process and the item will not be sterile at the end of the process
All of the above
Instrument sets should be sterilized in perforated or wire-mesh-bottom trays, or in containment devices such as specially designed rigid organizing trays or containment systems.
True
False
The following can be said about using paper and plastic or TyvekÒ and plastic peel packs
Peel packs should only be placed in wrapped sets or in containment devices if the practice has been validated by the packaging manufacturer and is verified by product testing
Choose the correct size pouch that allows for acceptable space around the device, according to the peel pack manufacturer’s IFUs
Place the item in the peel pack so the portion of the item that has the most surface area to
grasp is presented upon opening
All of the above
The following can be said about flat wrapping techniques except
Choose the grade of disposable wrap based on manufacturer IFUs and the weight of the tray or item to be wrapped
Choose a wrapper size that is much larger than the object to be wrapped
Place absorbent lint-free liners between the bottom of the tray and the wrapper to absorb condensation and to cushion corners of the tray to prevent tearing
All of the above
The vast majority of packages are wrapped in an envelope fold.
True
False
8. According to AAMI ST79, the label requirements that should be contained on the label or sterilization lot stamp include
The package name or contents, ID of the package assembler
Lot control number, identification of sterilizer and cycle
Date of sterilization, requesting department, and storage location
All of the above
Before using a rigid container, conduct a physical check of the container to make sure it is ok to use. This includes
Checking sealing or mating surfaces or edges and the lid to ensure they are not dented or chipped
Gaskets should be pliable, securely fastened, and without breaks, cuts or brittleness
Using only filter materials tested and documented for that specific system, and checking the filters for visible holes
All of the above
