What kind of seals do rigid container systems have? Heat sealing seals? Self adhesive seals? Sealing tape is required? Tamper-evident seals?

Spunbond polyolefin peel packs are used for low temperature sterilization. What are they also known as? Tyvek? Kraft-type? All of the above? None of the above?

What do you do when a soiled instrument is found in the CLEAN assembly area? Clean it with a brush and alcohol? Discard the instrument? Clean the entire work area? Send the instrument and tray back to decon?

Which statement is true? Heavier instruments should be placed at the bottom of the tray? Peel packs should be placed on the edge of the instrument pan? Lumens should all be dry? Use wicking material in all trays?

Temperature in the prep and pack area should be what? Below 75ºF? Between 60-65ºF? Between 68-73ºF? Between 70-75ºF?

Which wicking material is the choice for instrument sets? Gauze squares? Surgical towels? Silicone mats? All of the above?

TRUE OR FALSE: When placing instruments in a peel pack, the tips should always face the paper side of the pack.

TRUE OR FALSE: Latex tubing should be used to protect instrument tips as it allows the sterilant to make contact with the instruments.

TRUE OR FALSE: Canvas is recommended as a packaging material because its tight weave allows for steam penetration and drying.

What side should instrument tips always face when placed inside a peel pack? Paper side? Plastic side? Paper to plastic? Plastic to paper?

What do count sheets do? Describe each instrument in detail? Are used only for OR trays and large procedure packs? Provide a detailed list of tray contents? All of the above?

The U.S. FDA classifies sterilization packaging as what? Class I medical device? Class II medical device? Class III medical device? Class IV medical device?