STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE CHAPTERS 1-23
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
/. 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
STUDY GUIDE CHAPTERS 1-23
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
/. 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
