Swab and Packaging

Question 1

Stages-

Answer 1

place all equipment onto towel/ cloth- face down- not too tight, first ratchet
wrap in constinina method- repetitive lines
if coloured- matches with set
place pH strip on top, pack in autoclave package- bag again- seal
write date packed/ expiry date to ensure optimal hygiene

Question 2

Equipment-

Answer 2

Babcock forceps
Mayo holders
Hohmanns retractor
Metzenbaum scissors
Towel clip

Question 3

Legislation-

Answer 3

HASAWA (1974)
VSA (1966)

Question 4

What does the pH test strip show?

Answer 4

how much sterilisation has occured