Free AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Practice Question

During the preparation for an upcoming surgery, you, as a medical assistant, are responsible for preparing the surgical items that will be autoclaved. After wrapping the surgical instruments, what is the next important step to ensure proper sterilization and tracking?

  • Write the expiry date only, as the contents can be determined at the time of use.

  • Label the items with the contents and the name of the surgeon performing the procedure.

  • Label the items with the contents, sterilization date, and expiry date, and initials of the person who prepared the pack.

  • Label the items with the department name to ensure it is returned after sterilization.

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AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / 
Clinical Competency
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