Sterile Storage Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is ideal humidity in sterile storage?
30-60%
What is ideal temperature in sterile storage?
18-22C (65-72F)
What is the ideal air pressure and quality in sterile storage?
Positive (+)
Air must be filtered and cycled at least 10 times an hour
T or F
Shelving should be porous with solid bottoms and no rough edges
False.
Shelving should be non-porous, solid bottoms, and no rough edges
T or F
Store like items with like items
True
T or F
In sterile storage, one way flow is ideal to minimize crossovers and contamination
True
How is FIFO stock rotated?
Outdates
How is JIT stock rotated?
Store on left, take from right
How is event related stock rotated?
Store at rear, take from front
How is time related stock rotated?
Store at bottom, take from top
Longer an item is _______, the more likely to be contaminated
unused
How would items that are used infrequently be stored?
Closed shelving or covers
T or F
Corrugated cardboard s is allowed to be used in sterile storage
False.
It should NEVER come into MDRD. Packages in shipping boxes should be removed from their boxes and placed in clean transport carts prior to entering the department
How should a package be held?
Lift from the front and supported in the middle
What 3 things should be checked before a sterile package goes to the end user?
- Proof of sterility
- Expiration date
- Package integrity
T or F
Package failures should be recorded
True
