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References


1. Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumenta- tion. (2020). ANSI/AAMI ST79: 2017. Comprehensive guide to steam sterilization and sterility assurance in healthcare facilities. Arlington, VA: Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation.


2. International Association of Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM). (2016). Central Service Technical Manual, 8th Edition, International Association of Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM), Chicago, IL.


Chasity Seymour is a Clinical Educa- tion Specialist with more than 15 years of operating room, ster- ile processing, educa- tion, management and operational experience in healthcare. She has authored several pub- lished articles and has


been a conference and webinar presenter on various SPD and endoscopy topics. Chas- ity is triple-certifi ed through HSPA with a CHL, CRCST, and CIS in Sterile Process- ing, and is a Certifi ed Surgical Technologist and an Advanced GI Technical Specialist through SGNA. She is an active member of AAMI, AORN, APIC, HSPA, AST, AND SGNA. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management from Texas Tech University Health Science Center.


Pamela Carter is a Senior Clinical Educa- tion Specialist and perioperative registered nurse with more than 27 years of experience. She also holds CNOR, AGTS, CRCST, CER and ASQ- CQIA certifi cations. She has supported a variety of specialties, serving in


both clinical and administrative roles in nursing management, perioperative lead- ership, and sterile processing education. She has written articles for Healthcare Purchasing News (HPN), HSPA Process Magazine, and AORN’s PeriOperative Nursing Clinic. She is an active member of AAMI, AORN, APIC, ASCA, ASQ, HSPA, and SGNA. Pamela holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from George Mason University, Fairfax VA, and is pursuing a master’s in nursing/healthcare administration.


CONTINUING EDUCATION TEST • MAY 2022


Ugh! Another wet pack. What’s a technician to do? Circle the one correct answer:


1. ANSI/AAMI ST79 considers residual moisture to be a wet pack when it is: A. On the inside of a sterile package B. Only on the outside of the sterile package C. On the inside or outside of a sterile package D. None of the above


2. Why is residual moisture a problem for steam sterilized items? A. It damages sterilization pouches B. It discolors the instruments C. It creates a pathway for microorganisms D. It’s okay to have residual moisture


3. Which types of factors contribute to wet packs? A. Operational factors B. Functional factors C. Delayed reprocessing factors D. Staffi ng factors


4. Which is an example of an operational factor? A. The temperature and humidity of the SPD B. The results of a Bowie Dick test C. The quality of the steam D. The preparation and loading of instruments into trays


5. What should be inspected and cleaned daily to prevent wet packs? A. Sterilizer safety valve B. Sterilizer racks and loading cars C. Sterilizer chamber drain D. Sterilizer chamber controls


6. Nonwoven, synthetic wraps should be used to line your sterilizer shelves. A. True B. False


7. What type of tray should be used to assemble instrument sets? A. Solid bottom and sides B. Solid bottom and mesh sides C. Mesh or perforated bottom D. Tray with a lid


8. Where should a linen pack be placed within a mixed load? A. The top shelf B. Under rigid container systems C. Between wrapped trays and rigid container systems


D. On the bottom shelf


9. Where should a hot sterilizer cart go for cool- ing? A. Equipment corridor B. Beneath the air conditioning vent C. Low traffi c area D. Sterile storage


10. What happens when a hot steam sterilized item is placed on a solid work surface? A. Condensation B. Slower cooling C. Drying D. Nothing happens


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