Packaging of Instruments & Devices
Exam 2023/2024
The air flow in the preparation and packaging area must be maintained at:
A. Negative pressure
B. Positive pressure
C. Automatic pressure
D. Constant pressure - ANSWER-B. Positive pressure
The preparation and packaging area MUST have 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 humidity level in the prep and pack area should be:
A. 50%
, B. 40%
C. 20%
D. 35% - ANSWER-A. 50%
If a non-perforated tray is used for the sterilization of instrument sets, it MUST be:
A. Laid flat on the sterilizer rack
B. Wrapped with a towel prior to placing the instruments on it
C. Processed on the top rack of the sterilizer
D. Tilted on the sterilizer rack - ANSWER-D. Tilted on the sterilizer rack
The floors in the preparation area 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 the heavier instruments be placed when assembling a set containing heavy and delicate
instruments?
A. In the center of the tray
B. On the top of the delicate instruments
C. On the bottom of the set
D. On the right hand side - ANSWER-C. On the bottom of the set
Which of the following can be done to aid in the drying of wrapped instrument sets?
A. Place silicone mats in the bottom of the tray