What Is the Reason for Checking the Date and Sterilization

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the reason for checking the date and sterilization indicator on an instrument pack prior to opening?

• A) To be sure items inside will work
• B) To avoid putting the patient at risk for postoperative infection
• C) To be sure the package was stored properly
• D) To make sure all the proper instruments are in the pack
• E) To be sure the items inside have not been exposed to moisture

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Definitions:

Skull

The bony structure forming the head, protecting the brain, and supporting the structures of the face.

Rib Cage

The skeletal structure surrounding the chest cavity that protects the heart, lungs, and other organs; made up of ribs, sternum, and costal cartilages.

Epiphyseal Disk

A plate of cartilage between the epiphysis and the diaphysis.

Cartilage

A flexible, rubbery connective tissue found in various parts of the body, such as the joints.