Sterile Tech

Question 0

At what temp and for how long is an autoclave run at?

Answer 0

Full- 121.5*C for 30 min One pack- 121.5*C for 15 min

Question 1

What does steam sterilization require?

Answer 1

Steam, heat, and pressure

Question 2

Flash sterilization temp and time?

Answer 2

134*C for 3 min

Question 3

Autoclave pressure

Answer 3

15 psi at sea level 17 psi above sea level

Question 4

Steam sterilization shelf life

Answer 4

30 days

Question 5

Steam tape

Answer 5

Tan with white stripes before, then tan with black stripes after

Question 6

Gas sterilization names

Answer 6

Brand- Anprolene Generic- Ethylene Oxide (ETO)

Question 7

Gas sterilization shelf life

Answer 7

90 days

Question 8

Gas tape

Answer 8

Green with yellow stripes before, then green with red stripes after

Question 9

Absorbable suture

Answer 9

Surgical Gut, Vicryl, Dexon, PDS, Maxon

Question 10

Non-Absorbable suture

Answer 10

Silk, Nylon, Prolene, Surgilene, Steel

Question 11

Small animal suture size

Answer 11

4-0, 3-0, 2-0 Sm. Lg.

Question 12

What blade is used for sx clip

Answer 12

40

Question 13

How should a scalpel blade be passed?

Answer 13

Over handed with handle to surgeon

Question 14

How should needle drivers be passed?

Answer 14

Under handed with handle to surgeon

Question 15

Circulator duties

Answer 15

Scrub pt Drape back up table Tie in surgeon Run anesthesia Open outer layer of packs Count used sponges

Question 16

Scrub nurse duties

Answer 16

Gown/glove surgeon Load needle drivers Drape mayo stand and pt Count sponges before use

Question 17

Generic and Brand name for Gas sterilization

Answer 17

Generic: Ethyline Oxide

Brand: Anprolene