STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE CHAPTERS 1-23 with
solutions.
What is Central Service? - n
ANS ✔✔
Centralized distribution of supplies to all customers in the hospital
Qs
What is the Central Service One way work flow? - n
ANS ✔✔
-Decontamination (soiled)
-Preparation, Packaging, Sterilization (clean)
-Sterile Storage (sterile)
Qs
What is the purpose of a One way work flow ? - n
ANS ✔✔
To prevent cross contamination.
Qs
Decontamination - n
ANS ✔✔
Physically or chemically render instruments or equipment that may be contaminated
with harmful micro organisms to make it safe to handle.
Qs
Negative air flow - n
ANS ✔✔
Air flows into a room from other surrounding areas, pressure is less than other adjacent
areas.
Qs
Positive Air Pressure - n
ANS ✔✔
Maintains air flow out of a room, this helps with keeping all dust particles and
microorganisms out.
Qs
Standard Precautions - n
ANS ✔✔
Treat everyone and everything as infected /contaminated.
,Qs
Job Description - n
ANS ✔✔
Define and communicate job duties and requirements in organization.
Qs
Nosocomial Infection - n
ANS ✔✔
Hospital Acquired Infection.
Qs
Textile Packaging Materials should be held at a room temperature of ______ and a
relative humidity of ____ for a minimum of __ ____ prior to sterilization. - n
ANS ✔✔
-64-72 degrees F
-35-70%
-2 Hours
Qs
Superheating - n
ANS ✔✔
When steam is at a temperature which exceeds that of saturated steam at the same
pressure.
Qs
Linen packaging material is limited to a size of _______,not weigh more than _______,
and maximum density must not exceed ______. - n
ANS ✔✔
-12x12x20
-12 lbs
-7.2 lbs
Qs
What is a wet pack? - n
ANS ✔✔
Containers with moisture after the sterilization process is complete.
Qs
What are the 2 flat wrapping techniques and the 2 folds? - n
ANS ✔✔
-Sequential
-Simultaneous
-Square Fold
-Envelope Fold
, Qs
Wrapped pans of instruments should not exceed ____ in weight. - n
ANS ✔✔
16 lbs
Qs
What is the maximum weight for containerized instrument sets recommended by
AAMI/ANSI? - n
ANS ✔✔
25 lbs
Qs
Wrapped basin sets should not exceed _____. - n
ANS ✔✔
7 lbs
Qs
Sterility (time-related) - n
ANS ✔✔
Package is considered sterile until a specific expiration date is reached.
Qs
Sterility (event-related) - n
ANS ✔✔
Items are considered sterile unless the integrity of the packaging is compromised or
suspected of being compromised.
Qs
Name the 4 things that event-related sterility depends on. - n
ANS ✔✔
1. Quality of the wrapping material.
2. Handling procedures.
3. Storage and transport conditions.
4. Number of times the package has been handled (4 times).
Qs
Name 4 concerns when it comes to packaging. - n
ANS ✔✔
1. Moisture contamination.
2. Dirt, Dust, and Debris.
3. Physical damage.
4. Breakdown of packaging material due to wear of age.
Qs
Sterile Storage standards, temperatures should be at ______ and relative humidity
should be less than ____. - n
STUDY GUIDE CHAPTERS 1-23 with
solutions.
What is Central Service? - n
ANS ✔✔
Centralized distribution of supplies to all customers in the hospital
Qs
What is the Central Service One way work flow? - n
ANS ✔✔
-Decontamination (soiled)
-Preparation, Packaging, Sterilization (clean)
-Sterile Storage (sterile)
Qs
What is the purpose of a One way work flow ? - n
ANS ✔✔
To prevent cross contamination.
Qs
Decontamination - n
ANS ✔✔
Physically or chemically render instruments or equipment that may be contaminated
with harmful micro organisms to make it safe to handle.
Qs
Negative air flow - n
ANS ✔✔
Air flows into a room from other surrounding areas, pressure is less than other adjacent
areas.
Qs
Positive Air Pressure - n
ANS ✔✔
Maintains air flow out of a room, this helps with keeping all dust particles and
microorganisms out.
Qs
Standard Precautions - n
ANS ✔✔
Treat everyone and everything as infected /contaminated.
,Qs
Job Description - n
ANS ✔✔
Define and communicate job duties and requirements in organization.
Qs
Nosocomial Infection - n
ANS ✔✔
Hospital Acquired Infection.
Qs
Textile Packaging Materials should be held at a room temperature of ______ and a
relative humidity of ____ for a minimum of __ ____ prior to sterilization. - n
ANS ✔✔
-64-72 degrees F
-35-70%
-2 Hours
Qs
Superheating - n
ANS ✔✔
When steam is at a temperature which exceeds that of saturated steam at the same
pressure.
Qs
Linen packaging material is limited to a size of _______,not weigh more than _______,
and maximum density must not exceed ______. - n
ANS ✔✔
-12x12x20
-12 lbs
-7.2 lbs
Qs
What is a wet pack? - n
ANS ✔✔
Containers with moisture after the sterilization process is complete.
Qs
What are the 2 flat wrapping techniques and the 2 folds? - n
ANS ✔✔
-Sequential
-Simultaneous
-Square Fold
-Envelope Fold
, Qs
Wrapped pans of instruments should not exceed ____ in weight. - n
ANS ✔✔
16 lbs
Qs
What is the maximum weight for containerized instrument sets recommended by
AAMI/ANSI? - n
ANS ✔✔
25 lbs
Qs
Wrapped basin sets should not exceed _____. - n
ANS ✔✔
7 lbs
Qs
Sterility (time-related) - n
ANS ✔✔
Package is considered sterile until a specific expiration date is reached.
Qs
Sterility (event-related) - n
ANS ✔✔
Items are considered sterile unless the integrity of the packaging is compromised or
suspected of being compromised.
Qs
Name the 4 things that event-related sterility depends on. - n
ANS ✔✔
1. Quality of the wrapping material.
2. Handling procedures.
3. Storage and transport conditions.
4. Number of times the package has been handled (4 times).
Qs
Name 4 concerns when it comes to packaging. - n
ANS ✔✔
1. Moisture contamination.
2. Dirt, Dust, and Debris.
3. Physical damage.
4. Breakdown of packaging material due to wear of age.
Qs
Sterile Storage standards, temperatures should be at ______ and relative humidity
should be less than ____. - n
