Sterilization

Question 1

process for recirculation of instruments (7 steps)

Answer 1

1.Instrument cleaning>2.rinse and dry>3.package>4.seal>5.sterilize>6.store package>7.clinical use

Question 2

4 approved methods of sterilization

Answer 2

1. Steam under pressure
2. dry heat
3. chemical vapor
4. ethylene oxide

Question 3

3 categories of disinfectants

Answer 3

high level
intermediate
low level

Question 4

T or F a temperture over 160* can damage cutting surfaces of instruments

Answer 4

True

Question 5

4 types of chemical disinfectant agents

Answer 5

1. surface disinfectants
2. immersion disinfectant
3. immersion sterilants
4. hand antimicrobials

Question 6

chemical vapors takes a minimum of _____min at 132*C at ________psi

Answer 6

20, 15

Question 7

ethylene oxide takes ___hours at _____*C to reach sterilization

Answer 7

10-16

25*C

Question 8

Temperature for ____ is 160*C for _____ minutes

Answer 8

dry heat oven, 120 (2hrs)

Question 9

temp for moist heat must remain at ____*C at ____psi for _______ min

Answer 9

121
15
15

Question 10

type of chemical agent the usually destroys microorganisms but may not kill bacterial spores

Answer 10

intermediate level disinfectant

Question 11

the surface category would be considered what?

Answer 11

intermediate disinfectant

Question 12

process by which all forms of life are destroyed

Answer 12

sterilization

Question 13

5 properties of ideal disinfectant

Answer 13

broad spectrum
fast acting
nontoxic
easy to use
odorless