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Sterile Storage

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What directly affects sterility maintenance?   show
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show Shelf life is the period of time during which a steril item is considered safe to use.  
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show Shelf life is considered to be event-related not time-relatee.  
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Sterile items that are protected from the environment have been proven to remain sterile for how long?   show
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show opened, damaged, or compromised.  
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Whether or not there is an expiration date, damage to packaging renders an item _______________?   show
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Sterility maintence covers should be made of what type of materials and how thick should it be?   show
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show Every time it is handled.  
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Inspections of packages for integrity should include what?   show
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show Staining of a package is an indication of contamination by moisture?  
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What happens when an item is dropped on the floor?   show
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show The sterility of a package can be compromised by physical damage, such as holes and tears, can be caused by excessive or improper handling and by storage cart conditions.  
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What does tears and holes do a sterile package?   show
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Packages should not be stored in what manner?   show
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What will moisture do to sterile packages?   show
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show Contaminated, and it's contents should be either reprocessed or discarded.  
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show 4 times  
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Where should sterile storage areas be locatated?   show
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To reduce the potential for contamination of sterile items, traffic in the sterile storage area should be restricted to who?   show
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The ventilation system of the sterile storage department must provide how many air exchanges per hour? What should the temperature and humidy be at of the department?   show
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show Thermometer (measures temperature) and hygrometer (measures humidity)  
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show 8-10 inches from the floor  
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show Solid, or impervious shelf liners or storage bins should be used.  
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Sterile items stored on top shelves should be how far from sprinkler heads?   show
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Shelving must be kept how far from outside walls? and why?   show
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Why is cardboard and shipping materials considered soiled?   show
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Small packages and items packaged in peel pouches should be stored where?   show
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show Middle shelves for ease of handling by staff.  
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Where should frequently handled instruments be stored on shelving?   show
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show The category (laparotomy trays together with other general service trays; and all urology trays.)Similarly products can be stored accoring to body system to facilitate their retrieval.  
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What aid is used to help facilitate the retrieval of items and locating where items are in sterile storage?   show
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show Proper stock rotation and frequent evaluation of stock levels.  
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show The First in First Out Rule is using the "oldest" supplies first promotes proper stock rotation.  
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Why do Outdates occur?   show
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