CRCST Practice Exams-Sect. 2
(Preparation and Packaging) Questions
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All of the following are packaging systems used to maintain, store, and transport sterile
surgical equipment EXCEPT
a. peel pouching
b. woven material wrappers
c. porous containers
d. rigid containers - ✔✔porous containers
What are three of the four primary objectives for all packaging materials? - ✔✔-must
allow penetration of the chosen sterilant and be compatible with any other
requirements of the sterilization process.
-must create a package that can be opened without contaminating the contents by the
user
- must permit the contents to be sterile at point of use
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, The packaging should be tamper-____________ so a package opened in. error cannot be
resealed without complete reprocessing. - ✔✔evident
Why can Tyvek peel pouches not be used with steam sterilization? - ✔✔it will melt
The proper size for a single or double peel package should have how much clearance on
all sides of the package? - ✔✔1/4 inch
Curved instruments should be place with the curved end toward the _____________ of
the pouch to avoid punctures. - ✔✔plastic side
Instruments should be placed with he handles toward the ______________ to allow the
scrub person at the sterile field to easily remove the instruments when opening the
pouch. - ✔✔pre-sealed end
What should be placed inside the pouch next to the surgical instrument so the color
change can be seen through the plastic side of the pouch? - ✔✔Chemical Indicator
When using self-sealed pouches, the fold lines provided by the manufacturer should be
________________ to prevent small openings between the package and the sealant. -
✔✔strictly followed
When manually sealing a pouch, there should be ample space at the end of the pouch
for users to use their ____________ to open the package and present the contents
aseptically into the sterile field. - ✔✔thumb
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(Preparation and Packaging) Questions
and Answers 100% Pass
All of the following are packaging systems used to maintain, store, and transport sterile
surgical equipment EXCEPT
a. peel pouching
b. woven material wrappers
c. porous containers
d. rigid containers - ✔✔porous containers
What are three of the four primary objectives for all packaging materials? - ✔✔-must
allow penetration of the chosen sterilant and be compatible with any other
requirements of the sterilization process.
-must create a package that can be opened without contaminating the contents by the
user
- must permit the contents to be sterile at point of use
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, The packaging should be tamper-____________ so a package opened in. error cannot be
resealed without complete reprocessing. - ✔✔evident
Why can Tyvek peel pouches not be used with steam sterilization? - ✔✔it will melt
The proper size for a single or double peel package should have how much clearance on
all sides of the package? - ✔✔1/4 inch
Curved instruments should be place with the curved end toward the _____________ of
the pouch to avoid punctures. - ✔✔plastic side
Instruments should be placed with he handles toward the ______________ to allow the
scrub person at the sterile field to easily remove the instruments when opening the
pouch. - ✔✔pre-sealed end
What should be placed inside the pouch next to the surgical instrument so the color
change can be seen through the plastic side of the pouch? - ✔✔Chemical Indicator
When using self-sealed pouches, the fold lines provided by the manufacturer should be
________________ to prevent small openings between the package and the sealant. -
✔✔strictly followed
When manually sealing a pouch, there should be ample space at the end of the pouch
for users to use their ____________ to open the package and present the contents
aseptically into the sterile field. - ✔✔thumb
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