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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Disinfection

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All of the following affect the sterility of a package EXCEPT:
  1. How the material has been handled.
  2. The length of time since it was sterilized.
  3. The conditions in which the package was stored.
  4. The type of material covering the package.
Explanation
Answer: B-All of the above affect the sterility of a package except the length of time since it was sterilized. Packages are considered sterile according to events, rather than time. Therefore, if any events occur that affect the sterility of a package, such as improper handling or poor storage conditions, the package is rendered contaminated. Alternatively, a package, when secured properly and protected, can remain sterile indefinitely.
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