CRCST Certification: Chapter 12 Quiz with 100% correct answers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classifies sterilization packing as a ____________ Medical Device. Class II Medical Device Which is not an acceptable sterilization packaging material: Muslin, Barrier cloth, Canvas or Twills. Canvas Count sheets provide ________________. a detailed list of tray contents. When arranging paper/plastic pouches in the sterilizer, the pouches should be arranged _______________. paper-to-plastic The relative humidity of the Central Service prep and pack area should be ______________. 30% to 60% Some plastics including formulations of spun-bonded polyolefin are intended for use solely in these sterilization processes: _______________ & _________________. ozone and hydrogen peroxide When placing hinged instruments in a tray _______________________. unlock the handles and open the instruments True or False? Gauze squares are the wicking material of choice for instrument sets. False True or False? Temperatures in a sterile storage area should be 55°F to 60°F. False True or False? When placing instruments in a peel pack, the tips should always face the plastic side of the pack. True True or False? All rigid sterilization containers have tamper-evident seals. True True or False? Cellulose materials cannot be processed within ozone sterilizers. True True or False? Reusable textile packaging requires less labor than disposable packing. False True or False? Using latex tubing to protect delicate instrumentation is the process of choice for items to be steam sterilized. False True or False?