How to double-pouch an item

CRCST practice question · Preparation & Packaging

When an item is double-pouched, which arrangement is correct?

  • A. The same size inner pouch folded to fit inside
  • B. The inner pouch placed paper to plastic with the outer pouch
  • C. The inner pouch sealed inside the outer with its open end unsealed
  • D. A smaller inner pouch, not folded, placed paper to paper with the outer pouch

Answer

D. A smaller inner pouch, not folded, placed paper to paper with the outer pouch

The inner pouch must be smaller so it fits without folding, and it is oriented paper side to paper side so the sterilant can pass through both layers and air and moisture can escape. Folding or putting plastic against paper blocks penetration and drying.

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