CBSPD Tech Chapter 8-Preparation & Packaging of Instruments & Devices 2024/2025

CBSPD Tech Chapter 8-Preparation & Packaging of Instruments & DevicesThe air flow in the preparation and packaging area must be maintained at: A. Negative pressure B. Positive pressure C. Automatic pressure D. Constant pressure - correct 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 - correct 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) - correct 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% - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct answer C. On the bottom of the set Which of the following can be done to aid in the drying of wrapped instrument sets?