Preparation should include
- gathering the appropriate instruments, supplies, and instrument pan
- selecting the appropriate packaging material and chemical indicator
- assembling the pack by following the instructions on the checklist
- placing the chemical indicator in the correct area of the pack
- properly wrapping, securing, and labeling the pack.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is a chemical indicator and what purpose does it serve?
- Why should the instruments be placed on the surgical tray from largest to smallest and facing the same direction?
- What are various methods for sterilizing instruments?
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