CIS CIS - Certified Instrument Specialist Storage and Distribution of Surgical Instruments Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

When inspecting a sterile package before dispensing it to the OR, which finding would require the set to be reprocessed?

Accepted Answer

A torn corner of the outer wrap

Answer

A slightly indented pouch seal area

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Minor wrinkling of the outer paper

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A handwritten lot number on the label

Question 2

What information must be included on the label of a sterilized instrument set?

Accepted Answer

Load number, sterilizer ID, date, and cycle parameters

Answer

Surgeon name and OR room number

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Patient MRN and procedure type

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Manufacturer lot number only

Question 3

Which type of shelving is preferred for sterile storage because it allows air circulation and easy visual inspection?

Accepted Answer

Wire or open-grid shelving

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Solid wood shelving

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Solid metal shelving with lips

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Pressurized cabinet shelving

Question 4

How far from an outside wall should sterile items be stored to avoid temperature and humidity fluctuations?

Accepted Answer

6 inches

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2 inches

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18 inches

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36 inches

Question 5

What is the purpose of the instrument tracking number or barcode applied to each sterilized set?

Accepted Answer

To enable lot traceability and recall in case of sterilization failure

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To indicate the instrument manufacturer

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To assign the set to a specific surgeon

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To indicate the cost of the instrument set

Question 6

Which action is correct when a sterile package is found to be wet after steam sterilization?

Accepted Answer

Record the wet pack and reprocess the entire load

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Allow it to air dry and use it if visually intact

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Use the package immediately before it can be contaminated

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Place it in a dryer and resterilize after 30 minutes