Prep & Pack

Question 1

What should technicians be looking out for when inspecting instruments?

Answer 1

We must inspect for cleanliness, functionality, and completeness. Any items worn out or damaged must be sent in for repair. Any soiled items must go back through the decontamination process.

Question 2

What containers are NOT to be used for gravity sterilization?

Answer 2

Rigid containers with solid bottoms

Question 3

Name the types of disposable packaging

Answer 3

• paper
• pouches
• SMS (spunbond-meltblown-spunbond cellophane)
• aluminum foil (for dry heat only)

Question 4

Name the types of reusable packaging

Answer 4

• cloth material
• rigid containers

Question 5

What is the thread count for cloth materials?

Answer 5

140 for 1 ply and 280 for 2 ply

Question 6

What are the 3 main type of packaging material?

Answer 6

Rigid containers, wraps, and pouches

Question 7

What are packaging materials considered to be?

Answer 7

medical devices

Question 8

Which material has excellent memory?

Answer 8

paper

Question 9

Which type of sterilization allows the use of both peel pouches?

Answer 9

Ethylene oxide

Question 10

What material is not to be used when sterilizing with ETO?

Answer 10

Muslin

Question 11

What action would cause damage and dehydration to reusable textiles?

Answer 11

Ironing

Question 12

What should be inspected for during the laundering process of reusable textiles?

Answer 12

Tears, cuts, and holes are inspected and repaired with patches when necessary

Question 13

What are the different types of paper wraps?

Answer 13

Kraft-type, crepe type, and glassine

Question 14

Which side of a peel pouch is allowed to be written on?

Answer 14

The non-permeable plastic side

Question 15

What are the 3 types of pouch designs?

Answer 15

1. rolls/tubing
2. heat sealing
3. self-sealing

Question 16

What are the 2 types of seals for peel pouches?

Answer 16

1. heat-seal
2. fold and tape

Question 17

When double pouching, how much space is required between the 2 packs?

Answer 17

1” of space on all sides

Question 18

Where are peel pouches not permitted in?

Answer 18

RSCS

Question 19

What accessories are available to be used on sharps?

Answer 19

Non-latex tip protectors

Question 20

T or F

It is not our job to have instruments sequenced in the order of the charge nurse’s request.

Answer 20

False. It is important we comply to their requests

Question 21

During instrument set assembly, it is important that all instruments are?

Answer 21

Open and disassembled according to IFU to ensure proper sterilization

Question 22

What is the purpose of an external CI indicator?

Answer 22

To differentiate between processed and unprocessed packages

Question 23

What is the purpose of an internal CI indicator? Where is it to be placed?

Answer 23

It ensures that the sterilant has reached inside of the package. It should be placed in the area which is the least accessible to steam

Question 24

If the CI indicator is dead in between rejected and accepted, what should be assumed?

Answer 24

If we aren’t able to verify the sterility of a paakage, we must assume it is not safe for use