STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE CHAPTERS 1-23
What is Central Service ? - ANSCentralized distribution of supplies to all customers in the
hospital.
What is the Central Service One Way Work Flow ? - ANS-Decontamination (soiled)
-Preparation, Packaging, Sterilization (clean)
-Sterile Storage (sterile)
What is the purpose of a One Way Work Flow ? - ANSTo prevent cross contamination.
Decontamination - ANSPhysically or chemically render instruments or equipment that may be
contaminated with harmful micro organisms to make it safe to handle.
Negative air flow - ANSAir flows into a room from other surrounding areas, pressure is less than
other adjacent areas.
Positive Air Pressure - ANSMaintains air flow out of a room, this helps with keeping all dust
particles and microorganisms out.
Standard Precautions - ANSTreat everyone and everything as infected /contaminated.
Job Description - ANSDefine and communicate job duties and requirements in organization.
Nosocomial Infection - ANSHospital 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. - ANS-64-72 degrees F
-35-70%
-2 Hours
Superheating - ANSWhen 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 ______. - ANS-12x12x20
-12 lbs
-7.2 lbs
, What is a wet pack? - ANSContainers with moisture after the sterilization process is complete.
What are the 2 flat wrapping techniques and the 2 folds? - ANS-Sequential
-Simultaneous
-Square Fold
-Envelope Fold
Wrapped pans of instruments should not exceed ____ in weight. - ANS16 lbs
What is the maximum weight for containerized instrument sets recommended by AAMI/ANSI? -
ANS25 lbs
Wrapped basin sets should not exceed _____. - ANS7 lbs
Sterility (time-related) - ANSPackage is considered sterile until a specific expiration date is
reached.
Sterility (event-related) - ANSItems 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. - ANS1. 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. - ANS1. 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 ____. - ANS- 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. - ANS-2 inches
-8-10 inches
What is Passivation? - ANSA chemical process applied during instrument manufacture that
provides a corrosion-resistant finish by forming a thin transparent oxide film.
Scissors 4 1/2" and larger use a ____ test material and scissors 4" or smaller use ______
material to check blades for sharpness. - ANS-red
STUDY GUIDE CHAPTERS 1-23
What is Central Service ? - ANSCentralized distribution of supplies to all customers in the
hospital.
What is the Central Service One Way Work Flow ? - ANS-Decontamination (soiled)
-Preparation, Packaging, Sterilization (clean)
-Sterile Storage (sterile)
What is the purpose of a One Way Work Flow ? - ANSTo prevent cross contamination.
Decontamination - ANSPhysically or chemically render instruments or equipment that may be
contaminated with harmful micro organisms to make it safe to handle.
Negative air flow - ANSAir flows into a room from other surrounding areas, pressure is less than
other adjacent areas.
Positive Air Pressure - ANSMaintains air flow out of a room, this helps with keeping all dust
particles and microorganisms out.
Standard Precautions - ANSTreat everyone and everything as infected /contaminated.
Job Description - ANSDefine and communicate job duties and requirements in organization.
Nosocomial Infection - ANSHospital 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. - ANS-64-72 degrees F
-35-70%
-2 Hours
Superheating - ANSWhen 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 ______. - ANS-12x12x20
-12 lbs
-7.2 lbs
, What is a wet pack? - ANSContainers with moisture after the sterilization process is complete.
What are the 2 flat wrapping techniques and the 2 folds? - ANS-Sequential
-Simultaneous
-Square Fold
-Envelope Fold
Wrapped pans of instruments should not exceed ____ in weight. - ANS16 lbs
What is the maximum weight for containerized instrument sets recommended by AAMI/ANSI? -
ANS25 lbs
Wrapped basin sets should not exceed _____. - ANS7 lbs
Sterility (time-related) - ANSPackage is considered sterile until a specific expiration date is
reached.
Sterility (event-related) - ANSItems 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. - ANS1. 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. - ANS1. 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 ____. - ANS- 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. - ANS-2 inches
-8-10 inches
What is Passivation? - ANSA chemical process applied during instrument manufacture that
provides a corrosion-resistant finish by forming a thin transparent oxide film.
Scissors 4 1/2" and larger use a ____ test material and scissors 4" or smaller use ______
material to check blades for sharpness. - ANS-red
