DETAILED ANSWERS|LATEST
UPDATE!!!!2025/2026|GUARANTEED
What is Central Service ? - ANSWER Centralized distribution of supplies to all
customers in the hospital.
What is the Central Service One Way Work Flow ? - ANSWER -Decontamination
(soiled)
-Preparation, Packaging, Sterilization (clean)
-Sterile Storage (sterile)
What is the purpose of a One Way Work Flow ? - ANSWER To prevent cross
contamination.
Decontamination - ANSWER Physically or chemically render instruments or equipment
that may be contaminated with harmful micro organisms to make it safe to handle.
Negative air flow - ANSWER Air flows into a room from other surrounding areas,
pressure is less than other adjacent areas.
Positive Air Pressure - ANSWER Maintains air flow out of a room, this helps with
keeping all dust particles and microorganisms out.
Standard Precautions - ANSWER Treat everyone and everything as infected
/contaminated.
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,Job Description - ANSWER Define and communicate job duties and requirements in
organization.
Nosocomial Infection - ANSWER Hospital Acquired Infection.
Textile Packaging Materials should be held at a room temperature of ______ and a relative
humidity of ____ for a minimum of __ ____ prior to sterilization. - ANSWER -64-72
degrees F
-35-70%
-2 Hours
Superheating - ANSWER When steam is at a temperature which exceeds that of
saturated steam at the same pressure.
Linen packaging material is limited to a size of _______,not weigh more than _______, and
maximum density must not exceed ______. - ANSWER -12x12x20
-12 lbs
-7.2 lbs
What is a wet pack? - ANSWER Containers with moisture after the sterilization process
is complete.
What are the 2 flat wrapping techniques and the 2 folds? - ANSWER -Sequential
-Simultaneous
-Square Fold
-Envelope Fold
Wrapped pans of instruments should not exceed ____ in weight. - ANSWER 16 lbs
2
, What is the maximum weight for containerized instrument sets recommended by
AAMI/ANSI? - ANSWER 25 lbs
Wrapped basin sets should not exceed _____. - ANSWER 7 lbs
Sterility (time-related) - ANSWER Package is considered sterile until a specific
expiration date is reached.
Sterility (event-related) - ANSWER Items are considered sterile unless the integrity of
the packaging is compromised or suspected of being compromised.
Name the 4 things that event-related sterility depends on. - ANSWER 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).
Name 4 concerns when it comes to packaging. - ANSWER 1. Moisture contamination.
2. Dirt, Dust, and Debris.
3. Physical damage.
4. Breakdown of packaging material due to wear of age.
Sterile Storage standards, temperatures should be at ______ and relative humidity should be
less than ____. - ANSWER - 64-75 degrees F
- 75%
Sterile storage standards, sterile items should be stored at least ___ away from exterior
walls, ______ above the floor and from the ceiling. - ANSWER -2 inches
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UPDATE!!!!2025/2026|GUARANTEED
What is Central Service ? - ANSWER Centralized distribution of supplies to all
customers in the hospital.
What is the Central Service One Way Work Flow ? - ANSWER -Decontamination
(soiled)
-Preparation, Packaging, Sterilization (clean)
-Sterile Storage (sterile)
What is the purpose of a One Way Work Flow ? - ANSWER To prevent cross
contamination.
Decontamination - ANSWER Physically or chemically render instruments or equipment
that may be contaminated with harmful micro organisms to make it safe to handle.
Negative air flow - ANSWER Air flows into a room from other surrounding areas,
pressure is less than other adjacent areas.
Positive Air Pressure - ANSWER Maintains air flow out of a room, this helps with
keeping all dust particles and microorganisms out.
Standard Precautions - ANSWER Treat everyone and everything as infected
/contaminated.
1
,Job Description - ANSWER Define and communicate job duties and requirements in
organization.
Nosocomial Infection - ANSWER Hospital Acquired Infection.
Textile Packaging Materials should be held at a room temperature of ______ and a relative
humidity of ____ for a minimum of __ ____ prior to sterilization. - ANSWER -64-72
degrees F
-35-70%
-2 Hours
Superheating - ANSWER When steam is at a temperature which exceeds that of
saturated steam at the same pressure.
Linen packaging material is limited to a size of _______,not weigh more than _______, and
maximum density must not exceed ______. - ANSWER -12x12x20
-12 lbs
-7.2 lbs
What is a wet pack? - ANSWER Containers with moisture after the sterilization process
is complete.
What are the 2 flat wrapping techniques and the 2 folds? - ANSWER -Sequential
-Simultaneous
-Square Fold
-Envelope Fold
Wrapped pans of instruments should not exceed ____ in weight. - ANSWER 16 lbs
2
, What is the maximum weight for containerized instrument sets recommended by
AAMI/ANSI? - ANSWER 25 lbs
Wrapped basin sets should not exceed _____. - ANSWER 7 lbs
Sterility (time-related) - ANSWER Package is considered sterile until a specific
expiration date is reached.
Sterility (event-related) - ANSWER Items are considered sterile unless the integrity of
the packaging is compromised or suspected of being compromised.
Name the 4 things that event-related sterility depends on. - ANSWER 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).
Name 4 concerns when it comes to packaging. - ANSWER 1. Moisture contamination.
2. Dirt, Dust, and Debris.
3. Physical damage.
4. Breakdown of packaging material due to wear of age.
Sterile Storage standards, temperatures should be at ______ and relative humidity should be
less than ____. - ANSWER - 64-75 degrees F
- 75%
Sterile storage standards, sterile items should be stored at least ___ away from exterior
walls, ______ above the floor and from the ceiling. - ANSWER -2 inches
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