IAHCSMM Sterile Storage and Distribution 2

Question 1

What is the maximum allowable relative humidity in a sterile storage area according to AAMI standards?

Accepted Answer

50%

Answer

35%

Answer

70%

Answer

80%

Question 2

Which event-related sterility concept states that sterile items remain sterile until an event compromises the package?

Accepted Answer

Event-related sterility

Answer

Time-related sterility

Answer

Barrier-dependent sterility

Answer

Process-dependent sterility

Question 3

Sterile supplies should be stored at least how many inches off the floor?

Accepted Answer

12 inches

Answer

4 inches

Answer

8 inches

Answer

18 inches

Question 4

A CS technician notices a sterile package has a torn outer wrap. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Remove from service and reprocess

Answer

Re-wrap and re-label with today's date

Answer

Issue the item if the inner wrap is intact

Answer

Place a tamper-evident label over the tear

Question 5

Which type of shelving is preferred in sterile storage areas to allow air circulation and visual inspection?

Accepted Answer

Open wire shelving

Answer

Solid metal shelving

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Wooden shelving

Answer

Plastic bin shelving

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of positive air pressure in a sterile storage room?

Accepted Answer

To prevent outside contaminants from entering

Answer

To keep the room cooler

Answer

To reduce humidity below 30%

Answer

To maintain HEPA filtration efficiency

Question 7

How should sterile packages be arranged on shelving to maintain FIFO (first in, first out) rotation?

Accepted Answer

Oldest items placed in front, newest in back

Answer

Newest items placed in front, oldest in back

Answer

Items arranged by size only

Answer

Items arranged alphabetically by instrument name