External indicator tape should be placed within an item's package ...

[tichca]

External indicator tape should be placed within an item's package to determine sterility.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Concave or cupped instruments should be placed with the cupped side up so they catch and retain the excess water or solution at the end of the sterilization cycle.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

[sarahccccc]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
External indicator tape, labels, or paper strips should be clearly visible on the outside of every package to differentiate between sterilized and unsterilized items.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Place concave items with the cupped surfaces down so that water condensate does not collect in them during sterilization and drying.

[tichca]

TYSM

[shailee]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it