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WorksheetsMonitoring, Record Keeping, Compatibility and Tray assembly
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 24mins
what is this material called?
Spongebob Mindblown Spongebob
Spunbond Meltblown Spunbond
Kraft paper
Polyolefin
what sterilization methods is this material compatible with?
Steam and EtO only
Steam and hydrogen peroxide only
all wet and low temp processes
steam, EtO, hydrogen peroxide, ozone
what wrapping method is used on this item?
burrito fold
square fold
envelope fold
x-mas fold
this wrap material is
reusable
disposable
This muslin wrap is disposable
True
False
This muslin wrap needs to be inspected for holes and patched if necessary
True
False
This muslin wrap is compatible with hydrogen peroxide and ozone
True, it is the best choice
False, it will absorb the sterilant same as paper
This is a
Rigid container
Semi-rigid container
wrapped set
C'mon Mr J. Seriously?
Rigid containers are compatible with all processes
True, but paper filters are not.
False, only steam
True without exceptions
False, only for low temp because it will melt in steam
This Rigid container does not need to be inspected for damage before each use
False
True
This type 5 indicator indicates that it has been exposed to the parameters for sterilization
No, but close
Yes
What's a parameter?
This is a type _____ indicator and a _______.
two, external indicator
one, internal indicator
5, external indicator
one, tamper evident seal
This type 5 indicator is for use in
steam and EtO
steam cycles
Ozone and EtO
all sterilization methods
Polyolefin is compatible with
all sterilization methods
high temperature steam and EtO
Low temperature methods including hydrogen peroxide, ozone and EtO
ozone only
Object that simulates a predetermined set of conditions when used to test sterilizing agents
Process Challenge Device (PCD)
Tamper Evident Seal
Muslin
Latching Mechanism
Because it presents a potential risk to patients the FDA classifies sterilization packaging as a ________ medical device
Class III
Class I
Class IV
Class II
Cellulose in paper will absorb these sterilants and cause the sterilizer to abort the cycle
steam and EtO
hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and ozone (O3)
ethylene oxide and ozone
peracetic acid and H2O2
As a sterile packaging material, canvas is
preferred
not acceptable
used only for steam
only for low temp
Some rigid container systems do not have tamper evident seals
True
False
Medical grade paper used for packaging
Graph paper
SMS
Kraft paper
Polyolefin
A substitute for paper in low temp processes
Cellulose
Polyolefin
Kraft
Crepe
Instrument tips should curve to the stronger side of a peel pack
Yes, the plastic side
No, the plastic side
Yes, the paper side
No, the paper side
When double pouching you should fold the inner pouch to make it fit
True
False
A wrap method which creates a package within a package
Sequential
Simultaneous
Square
Envelope
Masking tape for a package closure is considered a best practice
True
False
Safety pins and staples should not be used as package closures because they create holes which makes a passage for bacteria
True
False
Packaging should be performed by the user department since they know their own instruments best
True
False
An item is considered sterile unless its packaging is compromised
Time related sterility
Shelf life
Use life
Event related sterility
Placing an item in a dust cover will extend the expiration date
True
False
A tamper evident seal is
Sealing method for sterile packaging that allows users to see if pack has been opened
a water mammal that doesn't need your drama
a class IV medical device
wet pack
Container with moisture after sterilization is complete
a pack that is less undry than an unwetter pack
kraft paper
Medical grade paper packaging material
available at Hobby Lobby in the Hospital supplies department
wicking material
an approved absorbant material that allows steam penetration and facilitates drying
the same as a rigid container
time related sterility
a package is considered sterile until an expiration date
a package is sterile until the clock strikes midnight
a package is sterile until it is opened for use
event related sterility
a package is considered sterile until its integrity has been compromised
a package is sterile until a certain date
a package is sterile until it is opened for use
class 5 integrator
integrating indicator designed to monitor all parameters
a class 2 processed with a BI
process indicators
devices for use with individual units to demonstrate that the unit has been exposed to the sterilization process
are not available for certain gravity cycles
chemical indicators
systems that reveal a change in one or more predefined parameters on the basis of a chemical or physical change resulting from exposure to a process
indicate the presence of toxic chemicals
load control number
label information on packages that identifies the sterilizer, cycle run and date of sterilization
optional tracking method for steam sterilization
Sterilization packaging is classified as a _______.
FDA Class II medical device
Spaulding Class I medical device
Maintenance Indicator
A big stinking ball of garbage
Used to allow air removal, steam penetration and to facilitate drying.
Wicking Material
Gauze squares
SMS
Hydrogen Barrier
Unlock the handles and open the instruments when_________.
Placing them on a stringer
the IFU indicates an SFPP cycle
placing them on stringer in alphabetical order
in the witness protection program
record keeping is
fun
mandatory
lame
optional
tasks performed by CS techs require specific
time
knowledge and skills
time and temp
work and monitoring
every load containing implants should be monitored with a PCD containing
a type 5 CI
a BI and a type 5 CI
a BI and a type 6 CI
a BI and a type 4 CI
a BI that does not go through the sterilization process
monitor
type 6
control
bacillus atrophaeus
Wicking materials are used to
allow air removal, steam penetration and facilitate drying
dry instruments before sterilization
allow hydrogen peroxide penetration
aid in the aeration of EtO cycles
the most common wrap style is
the west coast style
square fold
the peel pouch
the envelope fold
internal CI's _______ prove sterility
may not
do not
usually will
always
