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The isntrument classification used to determine the method of sterilization and disnfection are?
critical, semicritical, noncritical
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What type of PPE is necessary when one is processing instruments?
?
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The basic rule of workflow pattern in an instrument-processing area is?
single-loop
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If instruments cannot be processed immediately, what should be done with them?
the y should be placed in a holding solution
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Which are the methods of precleaning instruments?
- -hand scrubbing
- -ultrasonic cleaning
- -thermal washer
- -disinfector
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Which method of precleaning instruments is LEAST desirable?
hand scrubbing
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The ultrasonic cleaner works by?
sound waves
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Kitchen dishwashers cannot be used to preclean instrumenst because they are
not FDA approved
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Rusting of instruments can be pevented by
use of proper wrapping
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Instruments should be packaged for sterilization to?
maintain sterility
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Which is a reason why pins, staples, and paper clips are not used on instrument packaging?
they will cause holes in the packaging
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Which is a form of sterilization monitoring?
- -physical
- -chemical
- -biologic
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Where do you place a process indicator?
outside the package
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Another term for spore testing is?
biologic monitoring
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Do multi-parameter indicators ensure that the item is sterile?
no
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What is the best way to determine whether sterilization has occurred?
Use biologic monitoring
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What causes sterilization failures?
- -improper contact of sterilization
- -improper temperature
- -overloading of sterilizer
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what are commonly used forms of heat sterilization?
- -steam
- -chemical vapor
- -dry heat
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What is a primary disadvantage of "flash" sterilization?
inability to wrap items
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What is a major advantage of chemical vapor sterilization?
sterilizing time is faster
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An example of dry heat sterilization is?
static air
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How do you rinse instruments that have been processed in a liquid chemical sterilant?
with sterile water
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How do you prepare a high-speed handpiece for sterlization?
Flush water through it
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What type of heat sterilization is appropiate for high-speed handpieces?
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