MDRAO Sterile Storage, Handling, and Distribution 5

Question 1

Which labeling information is considered essential on every sterile package at the point of distribution?

Accepted Answer

Item name, sterilization date or lot number, and expiry/use-by information

Answer

Sterile packages must be labeled with item identification, lot/sterilization date for traceability, and expiry information to ensure accountability.

Question 2

A sterile instrument set is inadvertently left on a non-sterile counter in the OR corridor. What should staff do?

Accepted Answer

Remove it from service and return it for reprocessing

Answer

Contact with a non-sterile surface is a compromising event requiring the item to be removed from service and reprocessed.

Question 3

When a power failure disrupts climate control in the sterile storage area for several hours, what should the sterile processing department do?

Accepted Answer

Assess environmental conditions and quarantine potentially compromised stock pending review

Answer

Prolonged loss of climate control may cause humidity or temperature excursions that compromise packaging; stock must be assessed and possibly quarantined.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of using closed shelving or dust covers in satellite sterile storage locations on nursing units?

Accepted Answer

To protect sterile packages from dust, moisture, and handling contamination

Answer

Closed shelving or dust covers in satellite storage protect packages from the higher traffic, dust, and humidity found in nursing unit environments.

Question 5

Which sterile processing standard specifically addresses storage requirements for sterilized items in Canadian healthcare facilities?

Accepted Answer

CSA Z8000

Answer

CSA Z8000 is the Canadian standard for processing of reusable medical devices and includes specific guidance on sterile storage conditions.

MDRAO - Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario Practice Test

MDRAO - Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario Practice Test

MDRAO Sterile Storage, Handling, and Distribution 5