Even More Sterile Packs Flashcards
1
Q
Rubber or plastic items should be wrapped as a single piece incase…..
A
it melts
2
Q
If cold sterilization is used on rubber or plastic, __________ __________ is required
A
Sterile rinse
With sodium chloride or LRS
3
Q
when sterilizing fluids in the autoclave it is important to
A
Leave the lid off
(keep lid in autoclave so its sterile)
4
Q
Why do you leave the lid off when sterilizing fluids in an autoclave
A
If you leave the lid on it will explode from the pressure from boiling
5
Q
Fluids can be sterilized through filtering, but this may not remove _____________
A
viruses
6
Q
What two things on an autoclave are important to check
A
Temperature and pressure
7
Q
Once the autoclave in finished and the door is open it is important to
A
Not touch until fully dry or you will contaminate it
