Chapter 9: Sterile Storage

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Reason for a manufacturer to assign an expiration date to a sterile medical device

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product degradation

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The integrity of a sterile package should be visually inspected

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every time it is handled

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Sterile trays that might be subjected to storage challenges should be

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placed in a sterility maintenance cover

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Stock rotation and frequent evaluation of stock levels will minimize the need for reprocessing and prevent

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outdates

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What should be done if a reusable sterile basin set that is not in a plastic protective covering, is dropped on the floor

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send it to be reprocessed

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The sterile storage area should be located

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adjacent to the sterilization area

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Visual means of monitoring the humidity in the sterile storage area

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Hygrometer

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The minimum number of air exchanges per hour in the sterile storage areas should be

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4

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The air in the sterile storage area should be maintained at

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positive pressure

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The relative humidity in the sterile storage are should not exceed

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70%

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The temperature in the sterile storage area should not exceed

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75*F (24*C)

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It is important to control the humidity in the sterile storage area in order to prevent

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the growth of microorganisms

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Shelving in the sterile storage area must be kept at what distance from the outside walls

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2 inches

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Shipping cartons are not acceptable storage containers in the sterile storage area because they

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can harbor bacteria

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Rotating stock to ensure that the oldest supplies are used first is known as

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FIFO (first in first out)

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Sterile items that are protected from the environment have been proven to remain sterile

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indefinitely