Hi Temp (slides)

Question 1

The amount of time required to kill 90% of the microorganisms
present

Answer 1

D-value

Question 2

The probability that a viable microorganism
is present on an item after sterilization

Answer 2

SAL (Sterility Assurance Level)

Question 3

What are the 6 factors critical for successful sterilization?

Answer 3

1. Time
2. Temp & pressure
3. Moisture
4. Direct steam contact
5. Air removal
6. Drying

Question 4

What are the 3 ways heat can transfer?

Answer 4

Conduction, convention, and radiation

Question 5

What is a jacket?

Answer 5

A reservoir where steam is held until the cycle starts. It keeps the interior walls hot to reduce condensation

Question 6

What is a chamber drain?

Answer 6

An escape route for air during the cycle. The strainer must be removed and cleaned daily

Question 7

What is a thermostatic trap?

Answer 7

Monitors the temperature of the air and steam in the drain line and adjusts the flow accordingly