Chpt 12 Quiz / Vocab

Question 1

an acceptable method of package closure that is also used as an external indicator

Answer 1

indicator tapes

Question 2

minimum amount of time that packaging materials should be held at room temp and at 30% to 70% relative humidity before sterilization

Answer 2

2 hours

Question 3

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

Answer 3

sequential

Question 4

gov agency that regulates sterilization packaging materials

Answer 4

USFDA

Question 5

type of packaging that contains no cellulosic materials and would be used to package small items for low-temp sterilization

Answer 5

spunbound polyolefin-plastic combos

Question 6

type of packaging that can be used in steam and ethylene oxide sterilization but it not recommended for other types of sterilization

Answer 6

paper/plastic combos

Question 7

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

Answer 7

plastic

Question 8

this is not an acceptable method of package closure

Answer 8

paperclips

Question 9

muslin is an examaple of this type of packaging material

Answer 9

reusable

Question 10

wrapping technique most commonly used for small packs and most trays

Answer 10

envelope fold

Question 11

the u.s. FDA classifies sterilization packaging as a

Answer 11

class 2 med device

Question 12

what is not an acceptable sterilization packaging material

Answer 12

canvas

Question 13

count sheets provide

Answer 13

a detailed list of tray contents

Question 14

when arranging paper/plastic punches in the sterilizer, the pouches should be arranged

Answer 14

paper-to-plastic

Question 15

the relative humidity of the cs perp and pack area should be

Answer 15

30-60

Question 16

some plastics including formulations of spunbound polyolefin are intended for use solely in these processes

Answer 16

ozone and hydrogen peroxide

Question 17

when placing hinged instruments ina n instrument tray, you should

Answer 17

unlock the handles and open them

Question 18

gauze squares are the wicking materials of choice for instrument sets

Answer 18

false

Question 19

temps in a sterile storage area should be 55-60 degrees

Answer 19

false

Question 20

when placing instruments in a peel pack, the tips should always face the plastic side of the pack

Answer 20

true

Question 21

all rigid sterilization containers have tamper-evident seals

Answer 21

true

Question 22

cellulose materials cannot be processed within ozone sterilizers

Answer 22

true

Question 23

reusable textile packaging requires less labor than disposable packaging

Answer 23

false

Question 24

using latex tubing to protect delicate instrumentation is the process of choice for items to be steam sterilized

Answer 24

false

Question 25

while the outside of all instruments must be dry before sterilization its important to ensure all lumens are kept moist for sterilization

Answer 25

false

Question 26

sterility (time-related)

Answer 26

package is sterile until the expiration date

Question 27

sterility (event-related)

Answer 27

sterile unless the integrity of the packaging is compromised regardless of the sterilization date

Question 28

wet pack

Answer 28

package has moisture after sterilization processes is compelted

Question 29

rigid container system

Answer 29

containers that hold medical devices during sterilization and also protect devices from contamination during storage and transport

Question 30

muslin

Answer 30

wide variety of plain-weave cotton or polyester fabrics with approx 140 threads per square inch

Question 31

tamper evident seals

Answer 31

sealing methods that allow users to tell if its been opened

Question 32

process challenge devices PCD

Answer 32

object that stimulates a predetermined set of conditions when used to test sterilizing agents

Question 33

chemical indicators CIs

Answer 33

used to monitor the presence or attainment of one or more of the parameters required for a satisfactory sterilization process

Question 34

wicking material

Answer 34

an approved absorbent material that allows for air removal and steam penetration, and facilitates drying

Question 35

super heating

Answer 35

occurs when dry steam becomes too hot compared to saturated steam