Infection control and personal protective equipment

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What is the primary purpose of using a tip protector?

To provide additional labeling space on the pouch
To ensure the item is visible through the pouch
To prevent instruments from puncturing the pouch during sterilization or handling (correct)
To facilitate air removal during the sterilization process

What is the correct method for creating a double pouch?

Place the item in a pouch and seal it, then tape the seams with sterilization tape
Place the item in a single pouch and seal it, then fold the pouch to create a double layer
Place the item in a small pouch, seal it, then place the small pouch in a larger pouch and seal it (correct)
Place the item in a large pouch and seal it, then place the sealed pouch in a smaller pouch

Why should you avoid folding the inner pouch?

To ensure the item is visible through the pouch
To prevent sterilant penetration and affect air removal (correct)
To facilitate sealing of the outer pouch
To prevent air removal from the pouch

What type of material requires a specific temperature for sealing?

Both medical grade paper pouch and Tyvek pouch (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of labeling packages before sterilization?

To provide complete and accurate information to the end user (A) Signup and view all the answers

What information should be included on the package label?

Package contents, lot number, sterilization date, pack complete name, assembler/packager name, and requesting department (A) Signup and view all the answers