Chpt 12 Quiz / Vocab Flashcards
an acceptable method of package closure that is also used as an external indicator
indicator tapes
minimum amount of time that packaging materials should be held at room temp and at 30% to 70% relative humidity before sterilization
2 hours
flat wrapping technique that applies one wrap on top of another to create a package within a package
sequential
gov agency that regulates sterilization packaging materials
USFDA
type of packaging that contains no cellulosic materials and would be used to package small items for low-temp sterilization
spunbound polyolefin-plastic combos
type of packaging that can be used in steam and ethylene oxide sterilization but it not recommended for other types of sterilization
paper/plastic combos
when using paper/plastic pouches, package content information should be written on this side of the pouch
plastic
this is not an acceptable method of package closure
paperclips
muslin is an examaple of this type of packaging material
reusable
wrapping technique most commonly used for small packs and most trays
envelope fold
the u.s. FDA classifies sterilization packaging as a
class 2 med device
what is not an acceptable sterilization packaging material
canvas
count sheets provide
a detailed list of tray contents
when arranging paper/plastic punches in the sterilizer, the pouches should be arranged
paper-to-plastic
the relative humidity of the cs perp and pack area should be
30-60
some plastics including formulations of spunbound polyolefin are intended for use solely in these processes
ozone and hydrogen peroxide
when placing hinged instruments ina n instrument tray, you should
unlock the handles and open them
gauze squares are the wicking materials of choice for instrument sets
false
temps in a sterile storage area should be 55-60 degrees
false
when placing instruments in a peel pack, the tips should always face the plastic side of the pack
true
all rigid sterilization containers have tamper-evident seals
true
cellulose materials cannot be processed within ozone sterilizers
true
reusable textile packaging requires less labor than disposable packaging
false
using latex tubing to protect delicate instrumentation is the process of choice for items to be steam sterilized
false
while the outside of all instruments must be dry before sterilization its important to ensure all lumens are kept moist for sterilization
false
sterility (time-related)
package is sterile until the expiration date
sterility (event-related)
sterile unless the integrity of the packaging is compromised regardless of the sterilization date
wet pack
package has moisture after sterilization processes is compelted
rigid container system
containers that hold medical devices during sterilization and also protect devices from contamination during storage and transport
muslin
wide variety of plain-weave cotton or polyester fabrics with approx 140 threads per square inch
tamper evident seals
sealing methods that allow users to tell if its been opened
process challenge devices PCD
object that stimulates a predetermined set of conditions when used to test sterilizing agents
chemical indicators CIs
used to monitor the presence or attainment of one or more of the parameters required for a satisfactory sterilization process
wicking material
an approved absorbent material that allows for air removal and steam penetration, and facilitates drying
super heating
occurs when dry steam becomes too hot compared to saturated steam
