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16 Cards in this Set
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Reason for a manufacturer to assign an expiration date to a sterile medical device |
product degradation |
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The integrity of a sterile package should be visually inspected |
every time it is handled |
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Sterile trays that might be subjected to storage challenges should be |
placed in a sterility maintenance cover |
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Stock rotation and frequent evaluation of stock levels will minimize the need for reprocessing and prevent |
outdates |
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What should be done if a reusable sterile basin set that is not in a plastic protective covering, is dropped on the floor |
send it to be reprocessed |
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The sterile storage area should be located |
adjacent to the sterilization area |
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Visual means of monitoring the humidity in the sterile storage area |
Hygrometer |
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The minimum number of air exchanges per hour in the sterile storage areas should be |
4 |
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The air in the sterile storage area should be maintained at |
positive pressure |
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The relative humidity in the sterile storage are should not exceed |
70% |
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The temperature in the sterile storage area should not exceed |
75*F (24*C) |
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It is important to control the humidity in the sterile storage area in order to prevent |
the growth of microorganisms |
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Shelving in the sterile storage area must be kept at what distance from the outside walls |
2 inches |
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Shipping cartons are not acceptable storage containers in the sterile storage area because they |
can harbor bacteria |
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Rotating stock to ensure that the oldest supplies are used first is known as |
FIFO (first in first out) |
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Sterile items that are protected from the environment have been proven to remain sterile |
indefinitely |
