CRCST Certification: Chapter 16 Quiz with correct answers

CRCST Certification: Chapter 16 Quiz The relative humidity of the Central Service sterile storage area should be ____________. - correct answer less than 70% True or False? Temperatures in a sterile storage area should be 64° to 75°F. - correct answer False True or False? Because of event-related shelf life, the stock rotation is no longer necessary. - correct answer False The sterile storage process starts when ______________. - correct answer the sterilizer door is opened Sterile storage areas should have ________ airflow and at least ______ air exchanges per hour. - correct answer positive airflow; 4 air exchanges True or False? Temperature and humidity levels in the sterile storage area should be checked and recorded at least weekly. - correct answer False The shelving system of choice for the sterile storage area is _____________. - correct answer closed Trays which overhand shelving can _________. - correct answer become contaminated The type of shelving that leaves packaging the most vulnerable is _______. - correct answer open The bottom shelf of any sterile storage system should be _________. - correct answer solid and eight to ten inches from the floor Sterile trays should ___________________, ___________________ and ______________. - correct answer -Not be touched until they are properly cooled -Be lifted not dragged off the sterilizer cart -Be checked to be sure the chemical indicators have turned the appropriate color Wrapped trays should not be stacked because ________________. - correct answer it can cause holes in the wrapper of the bottom tray Outside shipping containers should be __________________. - correct answer removed prior to placing the items in storage True or False? Event-related shelf life means items are safe until opened for use. - correct answer False True or False? Sterilized packages may be jeopardized due to storage practices. - correct answer True