STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE CHAPTERS 1-23 WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
What is Central Service ? ANSWERS-Centralized distribution of supplies to all
customers in the hospital.
What is the Central Service One Way Work Flow ? ANSWERS--Decontamination
(soiled)
-Preparation, Packaging, Sterilization (clean)
-Sterile Storage (sterile)
What is the purpose of a One Way Work Flow ? ANSWERS-To prevent cross
contamination.
Decontamination ANSWERS-Physically or chemically render instruments or equipment
that may be contaminated with harmful micro organisms to make it safe to handle.
Negative air flow ANSWERS-Air flows into a room from other surrounding areas,
pressure is less than other adjacent areas.
Positive Air Pressure ANSWERS-Maintains air flow out of a room, this helps with
keeping all dust particles and microorganisms out.
Standard Precautions ANSWERS-Treat everyone and everything as infected
/contaminated.
Job Description ANSWERS-Define and communicate job duties and requirements in
organization.
Nosocomial Infection ANSWERS-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. ANSWERS--64-
72 degrees F
-35-70%
-2 Hours
Superheating ANSWERS-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 ______. ANSWERS--12x12x20
, -12 lbs
-7.2 lbs
What is a wet pack? ANSWERS-Containers with moisture after the sterilization process
is complete.
What are the 2 flat wrapping techniques and the 2 folds? ANSWERS--Sequential
-Simultaneous
-Square Fold
-Envelope Fold
Wrapped pans of instruments should not exceed ____ in weight. ANSWERS-16 lbs
What is the maximum weight for containerized instrument sets recommended by
AAMI/ANSI? ANSWERS-25 lbs
Wrapped basin sets should not exceed _____. ANSWERS-7 lbs
Sterility (time-related) ANSWERS-Package is considered sterile until a specific
expiration date is reached.
Sterility (event-related) ANSWERS-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. ANSWERS-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. ANSWERS-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 ____. ANSWERS-- 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. ANSWERS--2 inches
-8-10 inches
What is Passivation? ANSWERS-A chemical process applied during instrument
manufacture that provides a corrosion-resistant finish by forming a thin transparent
oxide film.
STUDY GUIDE CHAPTERS 1-23 WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
What is Central Service ? ANSWERS-Centralized distribution of supplies to all
customers in the hospital.
What is the Central Service One Way Work Flow ? ANSWERS--Decontamination
(soiled)
-Preparation, Packaging, Sterilization (clean)
-Sterile Storage (sterile)
What is the purpose of a One Way Work Flow ? ANSWERS-To prevent cross
contamination.
Decontamination ANSWERS-Physically or chemically render instruments or equipment
that may be contaminated with harmful micro organisms to make it safe to handle.
Negative air flow ANSWERS-Air flows into a room from other surrounding areas,
pressure is less than other adjacent areas.
Positive Air Pressure ANSWERS-Maintains air flow out of a room, this helps with
keeping all dust particles and microorganisms out.
Standard Precautions ANSWERS-Treat everyone and everything as infected
/contaminated.
Job Description ANSWERS-Define and communicate job duties and requirements in
organization.
Nosocomial Infection ANSWERS-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. ANSWERS--64-
72 degrees F
-35-70%
-2 Hours
Superheating ANSWERS-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 ______. ANSWERS--12x12x20
, -12 lbs
-7.2 lbs
What is a wet pack? ANSWERS-Containers with moisture after the sterilization process
is complete.
What are the 2 flat wrapping techniques and the 2 folds? ANSWERS--Sequential
-Simultaneous
-Square Fold
-Envelope Fold
Wrapped pans of instruments should not exceed ____ in weight. ANSWERS-16 lbs
What is the maximum weight for containerized instrument sets recommended by
AAMI/ANSI? ANSWERS-25 lbs
Wrapped basin sets should not exceed _____. ANSWERS-7 lbs
Sterility (time-related) ANSWERS-Package is considered sterile until a specific
expiration date is reached.
Sterility (event-related) ANSWERS-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. ANSWERS-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. ANSWERS-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 ____. ANSWERS-- 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. ANSWERS--2 inches
-8-10 inches
What is Passivation? ANSWERS-A chemical process applied during instrument
manufacture that provides a corrosion-resistant finish by forming a thin transparent
oxide film.
