ANSWERS UPDATED 2026 – 2027 .
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies sterilization packaging as a:
a. Class I medical device
b. Class II medical device
c. Class III medical device
d. Class IV medical device - correct Answers -B. Class II medical device
Which of the following is not an acceptable sterilization packaging material?
a. Muslin
b. Barrier cloth
c. Canvas
d. Twill - correct Answers -C. Canvas
Count sheets:
a. Describe each instrument in detail
b. Are used only for Operating Room (OR) trays and large procedure packs
c. Provide a detailed list of tray contents
d. Include information from the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU) - correct Answers -C. Provide a
detailed list of tray contents
When arranging paper/plastic pouches in a sterilizer, the pouches should be arranged:
a. Paper to plastic
b. Paper to paper
c. Plastic to plastic
d. Flat - correct Answers -A. Paper to plastic