Environment
Name an item that is NOT allowed in prep & pack.
Food, drinks, gum, cell phone, personal items, street clothes
Where should heavier instruments be placed in a tray?
At the bottom
How are rigid containers usually decontaminated?
In the cart washer
What types of instruments can go in a peel pack?
Small and lightweight
What are two methods of wrapping?
Sequential and simultaneous OR square fold and envelope fold
Prep & pack is considered a ______________ area.
Clean or semi-restricted
What is the document called that lists the tray contents?
Count sheet
Name two steps of preparing a rigid container.
Check for cleanliness, check and place the filters, place the filter retention plates, place the locks, place the sterilization card, label the tray
What needs to be placed into the peel pack along with the instrument?
A chemical indicator
What should be done if you find a hole in a wrap?
Throw it away and use a different one
What type of air flow is required in prep & pack?
Positive
What should be done if a soiled instrument is found in prep & pack?
The instrument and the entire tray go back to decon
What holds the disposable filter in place?
Filter retention plates
Which end should the handles of the instrument face toward?
The chevron end
What is the name of the folded-back portion for the surgical tech to grasp when opening a wrapped tray?
Courtesy tab
What is the acceptable humidity range for the prep & pack area?
30-60%
What is placed on top of a rolled towel?
Stringed instruments
What is the purpose of tamper-evident locks?
To indicate if the tray has been opened
Toward the plastic side
What should be placed on the top of the tray before wrapping?
A chemical indicator
What is the acceptable temperature range for the prep & pack area?
68-73 degrees Fahrenheit
Where should chemical indicators be placed in an instrument tray?
In the most challenging area of the tray
What are the two purposes of disposable filters?
To allow the sterilant in, and to keep contaminants out
How should peel packs be arranged for sterilization?
Paper to plastic
Name two important considerations for tape.
Use the correct type for the sterilization method, and do not use too much tape