True or False: Jewelry is discouraged in sterile storage because it can damage or contaminate packages.
True. (pg. 353)
True or False: All items should be removed from storage shelves prior to cleaning the shelf.
True. (pg. 352)
True or False: When transporting sterile items in an approved vehicle, soiled items can be transported in the same cart as long as they are on different shelves from clean or sterile items.
False. (pg. 354)
Sterile items should be stored at least how many inches below sprinkler heads? 8? 18? 12? 15?
18. (pg. 350)
True or False: Temperatures in the sterile storage area should be 64 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
False. (pg. 344)
True or False: Event related shelf life means items are safe until opened for use.
False. (pg. 349)
True or False: Sterile packages should be stored no lower than 8 - 10 inches from the floor.
True. (pg. 346)
The sterile storage process start when? When items are received in decon? After items are sterilized & cooled? When the sterilizer door is opened? When items go into the sterilizer?
When the sterilizer door is opened. (pg. 342)
True or False: Temperature and humidity levels in the sterile storage area should be checked and recorded at least weekly.
False (pg. 344)
The shelving system of choice for the sterile storage area is what? Closed? Semi closed? Open? Track?
Closed. (pg. 345)
True or False: Temperatures in a sterile storage area should be 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit?
False (pg. 344)
Trays that overhang the shelving _____? Can become contaminated? Is ok for rigid containers but not for flat wrapped trays? Is an appropriate way to store trays as it allows for the use of proper body mechanics? None of the above?
Can become contaminated. (pg. 344)
Sterile trays should ____? Not be touched until they are properly cooled? Lifted not dragged off the sterilizer cart? Checked to be sure the external CI have turned the appropriate color? All of the above?
All of the above. (pg. 347)
The stock rotation that ensures older items are used first is called what? First In, First Out? First Out, Last In? First In, Last Out? Last in, Last Out? First Blood?
First In, First Out (pg. 352)
Packaging that prevents microorganisms from entering the packages and allows aseptic opening is called what? Reusable? Disposable? Barrier packaging? Dust bag?
Barrier packaging (pg. 342)
True or False: Temperature in the sterile storage area should be as high as 75 degrees.
True (pg. 344).
