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The FDA classifies sterilization packaging as a

Class II medical device

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable sterilization packaging material?

Canvas

Wicking material are used to:

Allow air removal, steam penetration and facilitate drying

When arranging plastic-paper pouches in the sterilizer, the pouches should be arranged:

Paper-to-plastic

The relative humidity of the central service department should be:

Less than 75%

Some plastic including formulations of spun-bonded polyolefin are intended for use solely in these sterilization processes:

Low temperature

When placing ring-handled instruments in an instrument tray, you should:

Unlock the handles and open the instruments

Gauze squares are the wicking material of choice for instrument sets.

False

Temperature in a sterile storage area should be 55'-60'f.

False

Sterile packages should be stored no lower than 8-10 inches from the floor.

True

All rigid sterilization containers have a tamper evident seals

True

Cellulose material cannot be processed within a gas plasma sterilizer.

True

Reusable textile packaging requires less labor than disposable packaging.

False

Aluminum foil is an acceptable packaging material for dry hear sterilization.

True

Because shelf-life is event-related, stock rotation is no longer necessary.

False