SPT120CH13-1

1.

1 point

What is the purpose of the paper side of a peel pouch?

To allow the sterilant to enter the pouch

To allow direct visualization of the contents

All the above

To allow air removal and To allow the sterilant to enter the pouch

To allow air removal

2.

1 point

Packaging materials must maintain the sterility

True

False

3.

1 point

Where is a chemical indicator placed inside a peel pouch?

on both sides of the pouch

At the bottom of the pouch

At the top of the pouch

next to the surgical instrument

4.

1 point

All rigid containers require a paper ﬁlter.

True

False

5.

1 point

Which is correct when double pouching is used?

It depends upon the sterilization process to be used

The plastic side of the inner pouch should be placed toward the paper side of the outer pouch

There is no requirement about how pouches should be placed when a double- pouching method is used

The paper side of the inner pouch should be placed toward the paper side of the outer pouch

6.

1 point

Locking and ﬁltering mechanisms of rigid containers must:

All the above

Promote drying

Allow the aseptic presentation of contents to the sterile ﬁeld

Allow for the removal of moisture and Promote drying

Allow for the removal of moisture

7.

1 point

How many layers of wrap should be used when instrument trays are wrapped with non- woven or woven material wrappers?

four

three

two

one

8.

1 point

Which is a typical advantage of double-pouching of instruments?

The process is less costly

It allows easier presentation of the sterile item to the scrub person without contamination

Allthe above are correct

Larger instruments can be processed in the peel pouch

9.

1 point

Selection factors for rigid containers include ease of assembly and cleaning, purchase price, and the materials and supplies needed to maintain them.

True

False

10.

1 point

After a package has cooled and dried, bacteria cannot travel through the package, unless they are facilitated by:

External moisture

external moisture and wrapper rips

Wrapper tears

All the above

Wrapper rips

11.

1 point

What is the purpose of an integrity lock on both sides of a rigid container?

It allows containers to be stacked on top of each other

It reveals the dates when preventive maintenance is required

It indicates how long the rigid container has been in storage

It indicates there has been no tempering with the container

12.

1 point

Tyvek pouches should be sealed at the same temperature as pouches made of other materials.

True

False

13.

1 point

which should occur before sealing a peel pouch

excess air should be removed from the pouch

all of the above are true

the processors identification information should be written on the pouch

hydrogen peroxide gas plasma should be injected into the pouch

14.

1 point

How many primary objectives must be attained for all packaging materials?

two

three

one

four

15.

1 point

The weight of a tray should not exceed
________ pounds total, including container and instrument.

20

15

30

25

16.

1 point

Which is true about the use of peel pouches when processing instruments with sharp tips?

Clear-vented tip protectors should be used

All of the above are correct.

A longer processing time is required

A higher processing temperature is needed

17.

1 point

Curved instruments should be placed in a peel pouch with the curved end towards the paper side of the pouch.

True

False

18.

1 point

Processing information including storage location and date of wrapping should be included on the plastic side of the pouch package.

True

False

19.

1 point

Plastic paper pouches should not be used:

The correct answer depends upon facility policy

Within wrapped sets

Within rigid containers

Within wrapped sets and Within rigid containers

20.

1 point

Which is not of concern when selecting the packaging system to be used?

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval

Cost effectiveness

Ease of storage

Weight of contents