CBSPD Tech Chapter 8-Preparation & Packaging of Instruments & Devices Exam Questions and Answers

The air flow in the preparation and packaging area must be maintained at: A. Negative pressure B. Positive pressure C. Automatic pressure D. Constant pressure - ANSWER -B. Positive pressure The preparation and packaging area MUST have an air exchange rate of: A. 4 per hour B. 6 per hour C. 8 per hour D. 10 per hour - ANSWER -D. 10 per hour What is the acceptable temperature range for the prep and packaging area? A. 60 deg F - 65 deg F (16 - 18 deg C) B. 62 deg F - 68 deg F (17 - 20 deg C) C. 68 deg F - 73 deg F (20 - 23 deg C D. 70 deg F - 75 F (21 - 24 deg C) - ANSWER -C. 68 deg F - 73 deg F (20- 23 deg C) The IDEAL humidity level in the prep and pack area should be: A. 50% B. 40% C. 20% D. 35% - ANSWER -A. 50% If a non-perforated tray is used for the sterilization of instrument sets, it MUST be: A. Laid flat on the sterilizer rack B. Wrapped with a towel prior to placing the instruments on it C. Processed on the top rack of the sterilizer D. Tilted on the sterilizer rack - ANSWER -D. Tilted on the sterilizer rack The floors in the preparation area should be: A. Wet-mopped daily B. Dry-mopped each shift C. Swept with a broom on the night shift D. Vacuumed once a week - ANSWER -A. Wet-mopped daily Where should the heavier instruments be placed when assembling a set containing heavy and delicate instruments?