STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
CHAPTERS 1-23
What is Central Service ? - ANSWER: Centralized distribution of supplies to all customers in the hospital.
What is the Central Service One Way Work Flow ? - ANSWER: -Decontamination (soiled)
-Preparation, Packaging, Sterilization (clean)
-Sterile Storage (sterile)
What is the purpose of a One Way Work Flow ? - ANSWER: To prevent cross contamination.
Decontamination - ANSWER: Physically or chemically render instruments or equipment that may be
contaminated with harmful micro organisms to make it safe to handle.
Negative air flow - ANSWER: Air flows into a room from other surrounding areas, pressure is less than other
adjacent areas.
Positive Air Pressure - ANSWER: Maintains air flow out of a room, this helps with keeping all dust particles and
microorganisms out.
Standard Precautions - ANSWER: Treat everyone and everything as infected /contaminated.
Job Description - ANSWER: Define and communicate job duties and requirements in organization.
Nosocomial Infection - ANSWER: 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. - ANSWER: -64-72 degrees F
-35-70%
-2 Hours
,Superheating - ANSWER: 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 ______. - ANSWER: -12x12x20
-12 lbs
-7.2 lbs
What is a wet pack? - ANSWER: Containers with moisture after the sterilization process is complete.
What are the 2 flat wrapping techniques and the 2 folds? - ANSWER: -Sequential
-Simultaneous
-Square Fold
-Envelope Fold
Wrapped pans of instruments should not exceed ____ in weight. - ANSWER: 16 lbs
What is the maximum weight for containerized instrument sets recommended by AAMI/ANSI? - ANSWER: 25
lbs
Wrapped basin sets should not exceed _____. - ANSWER: 7 lbs
Sterility (time-related) - ANSWER: Package is considered sterile until a specific expiration date is reached.
Sterility (event-related) - ANSWER: 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. - ANSWER: 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. - ANSWER: 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 ____. -
ANSWER: - 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. - ANSWER: -2 inches
-8-10 inches
What is Passivation? - ANSWER: A 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. - ANSWER: -red
-yellow
____ ____ are tested with an index card at least 5 times. ______ should be tested using 3"x 5" index cards. -
ANSWER: -Bone cutters
-Rongeurs
Name at least 10 of the 15 solutions that can damage surgical instruments. - ANSWER: 1. Saline
2. Betadine
3. Peroxide
4. Dish soaps
5. Soaking in water
6. Soaking in saline
7. Bleach
CHAPTERS 1-23
What is Central Service ? - ANSWER: Centralized distribution of supplies to all customers in the hospital.
What is the Central Service One Way Work Flow ? - ANSWER: -Decontamination (soiled)
-Preparation, Packaging, Sterilization (clean)
-Sterile Storage (sterile)
What is the purpose of a One Way Work Flow ? - ANSWER: To prevent cross contamination.
Decontamination - ANSWER: Physically or chemically render instruments or equipment that may be
contaminated with harmful micro organisms to make it safe to handle.
Negative air flow - ANSWER: Air flows into a room from other surrounding areas, pressure is less than other
adjacent areas.
Positive Air Pressure - ANSWER: Maintains air flow out of a room, this helps with keeping all dust particles and
microorganisms out.
Standard Precautions - ANSWER: Treat everyone and everything as infected /contaminated.
Job Description - ANSWER: Define and communicate job duties and requirements in organization.
Nosocomial Infection - ANSWER: 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. - ANSWER: -64-72 degrees F
-35-70%
-2 Hours
,Superheating - ANSWER: 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 ______. - ANSWER: -12x12x20
-12 lbs
-7.2 lbs
What is a wet pack? - ANSWER: Containers with moisture after the sterilization process is complete.
What are the 2 flat wrapping techniques and the 2 folds? - ANSWER: -Sequential
-Simultaneous
-Square Fold
-Envelope Fold
Wrapped pans of instruments should not exceed ____ in weight. - ANSWER: 16 lbs
What is the maximum weight for containerized instrument sets recommended by AAMI/ANSI? - ANSWER: 25
lbs
Wrapped basin sets should not exceed _____. - ANSWER: 7 lbs
Sterility (time-related) - ANSWER: Package is considered sterile until a specific expiration date is reached.
Sterility (event-related) - ANSWER: 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. - ANSWER: 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. - ANSWER: 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 ____. -
ANSWER: - 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. - ANSWER: -2 inches
-8-10 inches
What is Passivation? - ANSWER: A 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. - ANSWER: -red
-yellow
____ ____ are tested with an index card at least 5 times. ______ should be tested using 3"x 5" index cards. -
ANSWER: -Bone cutters
-Rongeurs
Name at least 10 of the 15 solutions that can damage surgical instruments. - ANSWER: 1. Saline
2. Betadine
3. Peroxide
4. Dish soaps
5. Soaking in water
6. Soaking in saline
7. Bleach
