L11 Sterilization

Question 1

Types of cleaning

Answer 1

Sterilize: destroy everything including spores: Inanimate objects
Disinfect: destroy everything besides spores: inanimate objects
Antiseptics: destroy pathogenic micros on human tissue

Question 2

FDA vs EPA

Answer 2

FDA: sterilization, antiseptics, Disinfectants
EPA: Disinfectants used on non-critical surfaces

Question 3

High
Intermediate
Low disinfection

Answer 3

High: all organisms and No spores
Intermediate: tuberculosis, most viruses, most fungi, No spores
Low: most bacteria, some viruses, some fungi, NO tuberculosis, no spores

Question 4

Levels of sterilization
Critical
Semicritical
Non critial

Answer 4

Critical: Sterilization
Semi: high/intermediate disinfection
Non: low level disinfection

Question 5

Autoclave conditions

Answer 5

121 C/250F
15 psi
15-20 minutes

Question 6

Spores used to monitor autoclaves and dry heat

Answer 6

Autoclave: Bacillus stearothermophilius

Dry heat: Bacillus subtilis

Question 7

Antiseptic hand cleansers

Answer 7

Chlorhexidine gluconate
Parachlorometaxylenol
Iodophors

Question 8

How long for alcohol washing

Answer 8

20-30 sec

Question 9

How long for soap and water washing

Answer 9

40-60 seconds

Question 10

Critical
Semi-critical
Non-critical

Answer 10

Critical: come into contact iwth tissues or vascular system ie instruments
Semi: come into contact with mucous membranes or non intact skin ie curing light
Non: touch intact skin ie bp cuff