Prep, Packaging & StorageQuestion 83 of 100
A technician is applying labels to packages as they are assembled for sterilization. What information belongs on the label of a sterilized package?
a.The patient name and procedure date only
b.The technician name only
c.A lot control number identifying the sterilizer, cycle number, and date, plus a description of the contents and the identity of the person who assembled the package
d.The expiration date only, with no other information
Explanation
Lot control labeling is what makes recall possible, because it links a specific package back to a specific sterilizer and cycle in the load records. A contents description lets users select the right package without opening it, and assembler identification supports quality follow-up. Patient names are not applied to inventory packages, and an expiration date alone provides no traceability.
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