Times, Temps, and PSI's Flashcards
1
Q
Steam sterilizer to destroy prions such as CJD:
A
Minimum of 1 hr at 270
2
Q
If a pre-vacuum sterilizer is used (for prion such as CJD), the item can be safe to handle if processed for _____ minutes at _____ if presoaked for _____ hour in sodium hydroxide (bleach)
A
18
274
1
3
Q
Minimum exposure time for gravity displacement:
A
1 hr at 250
4
Q
Minimal temp to kill spores:
A
250
5
Q
Flash sterilization for stainless steel instrument (ex. dropped on ground, needed for surgery):
A
3 min at 270
6
Q
Sterrad processing time.
A
1 hr
7
Q
High vacuum (wrapped items):
A
- Pressure at 27 psi
- Temp 270-276
- minimum exposure time: 4 min
8
Q
Glutanaldehyde 2%:
A
- Used for endoscopes
- 10 hrs of exposure for sterilization
- 10 min for direct contact HL disinfection
