CBSPD TECH CHAPTER 8-PREPARATION &
PACKAGING OF INSTRUMENTS & DEVICES
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The air pressure in the prep and packaging area SHOULD be maintained at:
A. Negative pressure
B. Positive pressure
C. Automatic pressure
D. Constant pressure - ANSWER B. Positive pressure
The prep and packaging area MUST operate at 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 level of humidity in the prep and pack area will be:
A. 50%
B. 40%
, C. 20%
D. 35% - ANSWER A. 50%
If a non-perforated tray is used for instrument set sterilization, it MUST be:
A. Laid flat on the sterilizer rack
B. Wrapped in a towel prior to instruments being placed on it
C. Sterilized on the top rack of the sterilizer
D. Tilted on the sterilizer rack - ANSWER D. Tilted on the sterilizer rack
The preparation area floors 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 heavier instruments be stored when assembling a set of heavy and
delicate instruments?
A. In the center of the tray
B. On the top of the sensitive instruments
C. On the bottom of the set
D. On the right hand side - ANSWER C. On the bottom of the set
What of the following may be done to facilitate drying of wrapped instrument
sets?
A. Add silicone mats in the bottom of the tray
B. Add instruments in foam dividers
C. Put the set on a transfer tray
D. Place a towel in the bottom of the tray - ANSWER D. Place a towel in the
bottom of the tray
What should be used for writing on the tray lists and count sheets?
PACKAGING OF INSTRUMENTS & DEVICES
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The air pressure in the prep and packaging area SHOULD be maintained at:
A. Negative pressure
B. Positive pressure
C. Automatic pressure
D. Constant pressure - ANSWER B. Positive pressure
The prep and packaging area MUST operate at 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 level of humidity in the prep and pack area will be:
A. 50%
B. 40%
, C. 20%
D. 35% - ANSWER A. 50%
If a non-perforated tray is used for instrument set sterilization, it MUST be:
A. Laid flat on the sterilizer rack
B. Wrapped in a towel prior to instruments being placed on it
C. Sterilized on the top rack of the sterilizer
D. Tilted on the sterilizer rack - ANSWER D. Tilted on the sterilizer rack
The preparation area floors 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 heavier instruments be stored when assembling a set of heavy and
delicate instruments?
A. In the center of the tray
B. On the top of the sensitive instruments
C. On the bottom of the set
D. On the right hand side - ANSWER C. On the bottom of the set
What of the following may be done to facilitate drying of wrapped instrument
sets?
A. Add silicone mats in the bottom of the tray
B. Add instruments in foam dividers
C. Put the set on a transfer tray
D. Place a towel in the bottom of the tray - ANSWER D. Place a towel in the
bottom of the tray
What should be used for writing on the tray lists and count sheets?
