Central Service Technical Manual: IAHCSMM Chapter 13 Flashcards


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1

False

Gauze squares are the wicking material of choice for instrument sets

2

False

Temperatures in a sterile storage area should be 55-60F

3

True

Sterile packages should be stored no lower than 8-10 inches from the floor

4

True

All rigid sterilization containers have tamper evident seals

5

True

Cellulose materials cannot be processed within a gas plasma sterilizer

6

False

Reusable textile packaging requires less labor than disposable packaging

7

True

Aluminum foil is an acceptable packaging material for dry heat sterilization

8

False

Because shelf-life is event-related, stock rotation is no longer necessary

9

FIFO

A method of stock rotation that ensures that older items are used first

10

2 Hours

Minimum amount of time that packaging materials should be held at room temperature and at 35%-70% relative humidity before sterilization

11

Sequential

Flat wrapping technique that applies one wrap on top of another to create a package within a package

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FDA

Government agency that regulates sterilization packaging materials

13

Spunbond Polyolefin

This type of packaging contains no cellulosic materials and would be used to package small items for low temperature sterilization

14

Aluminum Foil

This type of packaging can be used in dry heat sterilization but is not recommended for other types of sterilization

15

Plastic

When using paper/plastic pouches, package content information should be written on this side of the pouch

16

Paperclips

This is NOT an acceptable method of package closure

17

Reusable

Muslin is an example of this type of packaging material

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7.2 pounds

Maximum density recommended per cubic foot of a linen pack

19

Class II

The FDA classifies sterilization packaging as a ___

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Muslin

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable sterilization packaging material? Muslin, Barrier Cloth, Canvas, Twills.

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Allow air removal

steam penetration and facilitate drying,Wicking materials are used to:

22

Paper to plastic

When arranging plastic-paper pouches in the sterilizer, the pouches should be arranged:

23

Less than 75%

The relative humidity of the Central Service department should be:

24

Low temperature

Some plastics including formulations of spun-bonded polyolefin are intended for use solely in these sterilization processes:

25

Unlock the handles open the instruments

When placing ring-handled instruments in an instrument tray, you should: