CRCST Chapter 16 (8th Edition) Review Quiz

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CRCST Chapter 16 (8th Edition) Review Quiz - Quiz

Sterile Storage and Transport

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1.

The relative humidity of the Central Service sterile storage area should be
- A.
  
  Less than 70%.
- B.
  
  Less than 60%.
- C.
  
  Less than 50%.
- D.
  
  Less than 35%.
2.

Temperatures in a sterile storage area should be 64° to 75° F.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Because of event-related shelf life, stock rotation is no longer necessary.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

The sterile storage process starts
- A.
  
  When items are received in the decontamination area.
- B.
  
  After items are sterilized and cooled.
- C.
  
  When the sterilizer door is opened.
- D.
  
  When items are placed into the sterilizer.
5.

Sterile storage areas should
- A.
  
  Have positive airflow and at least 10 air exchanges per hour.
- B.
  
  Have positive airflow and at least four air exchanges per hour.
- C.
  
  Have negative airflow and at least 10 air exchanges per hour.
- D.
  
  Have negative airflow and at least four air exchanges per hour.
6.

Is [your statement here] true or false?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

The shelving system of choice for the sterile storage area is
- A.
  
  Closed.
- B.
  
  Semi closed.
- C.
  
  Open.
- D.
  
  Tracked.
8.

Trays which overhang shelving
- A.
  
  Can become contaminated.
- B.
  
  Are ok for rigid containers, but not for flat wrapped trays.
- C.
  
  Is the appropriate way to store trays as it allows for the use of proper body mechanics when lifting heavy trays.
- D.
  
  None of the above.
9.

The type of shelving that leaves packaging the most vulnerable is
- A.
  
  Open.
- B.
  
  Closed.
- C.
  
  Semi closed.
- D.
  
  Tracked.
10.

The bottom shelf of any sterile storage system should be
- A.
  
  Solid and eight to 10 inches from the floor.
- B.
  
  Solid and two to four inches from the floor.
- C.
  
  Cleaned weekly.
- D.
  
  Wire and eight to 10 inches from the floor.
11.

Sterile trays should
- A.
  
  Not be touched until they are properly cooled.
- B.
  
  Be lifted not dragged off the sterilizer cart.
- C.
  
  Be checked to be sure the chemical indicators have turned the appropriate color.
- D.
  
  All the above.
12.

Wrapped trays should not be stacked because
- A.
  
  The tray contents may be damaged.
- B.
  
  It can cause holes in the wrapper of the bottom tray.
- C.
  
  It will cause the shelving to bend.
- D.
  
  They will be more difficult to rotate.
13.

Outside shipping containers
- A.
  
  Should be removed prior to placing the items in storage.
- B.
  
  May be stored in the sterile storage area as long as they are not stored near the in-house sterilized items.
- C.
  
  Make good storage containers to help keep items from falling from the shelves.
- D.
  
  All the above.
14.

Event-related shelf life means items are safe until opened for use.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Sterilized packages may be jeopardized due to storage practices.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False