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Review Quiz 16
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Satellite storage areas should: | Follow the same guidelines used in SP storage |
| Endoscopes that have undergone high-level disinfection (HLD) should be stored: | Completely dry |
| How should sterile packages be arranged and maintained to allow for stock rotation? | First in, first out |
| The sterile storage process begins: | When the sterilizer door is opened |
| Sterile storage areas should have | Positive airflow and at least four air exchanges per hour |
| Following liquid chemical Sterilization )LCS), items intended to e used as ritual devices may be stored for: | No storage time; they should be used immediately |
| The shelving system of choice for the sterile storage area is: | Closed |
| Trays that overhang shelving | Can become contaminated |
| The type of shelving that leaves packaging the most vulnerable is: | Open |
| The bottom shelf of any sterile storage system should be | Solid and 8-10 inches from the floor |
| Sterile trays should | Not be touched until they are properly cooled Be lifted of the sterilizer cart, not dragged Be checked to confirm that the chemical indicators (CIs) have turned the appropriate color All the above |
| Wrapped trays should not be stacked beause: | It can cause holes in the wrappers |
| Outside shipping containers: | Should be removed prior to bringing items into the sterile storage area |
| How long can flexible endoscopes that have undergone HLD or liquid chemical sterilization (LDS) be stored ? | According to facility policy |
| It is important to identify devices that have undergone HLD to LCS as patient-ready because doing so: | Distinguishes processed devices from non-processed devices |