STERLIZATION PROCESS

What is NOT included in the record of each sterilization cycle?

A general description of the sterilization load is NOT included in the record of each sterilization cycle IS included: Exposure parameter for the sterilization method. Physical, chemical, and biological indicator results. Operator's identification

Ethylene Oxide

Aeration is a critical step

Which statements about cleaning and decontamination of contaminated surgical instruments and equipment is FALSE?

All instruments should be submerged in a hot water solution should do: spd personnel should wear a fluid-resistant gown in the decontamination area. blood removal on instruments is more difficult with hot water. The manufacturer's IFU outlines the necessary steps for cleaning and decontamination.

Peracetic Acid

An item must be fully immersible to undergo this process

Which chemical sterilization method uses a toxic substance that requires aeration?

Ethylene oxide

Instrument assembly stipulates that..

instruments need to be dry when assembled.

Geobacillus stearothermophilus is a biological indicator used for

liquid peracetic acid sterilizers

Which of the following should be used for instrument cleaning at the point of use?

sterile water

Steam

the most common method of sterilization

Dry heat

Used on items resistant to moist heat sterilization

What is the first step of instrument processing?

Cleaning

What type of monitor is an external strip or tape?

Chemical

Which of the following is NOT done when assembling an instrument tray?

Instruments should NOT b damp when placed in container or wrapped.

Which of the following cleaning and decontamination tests reports on blood, protein, and carbohydrates?

Specific strips or swabs report on blood, protein and carbohydrates.

Which of the following statements about sterilization packages is true?

Sterilization wraps can be reusable, woven materials or single-use, nonwoven materials

Which of the following describes bioburder?

The amount of microbial contamination on an instrument surface

H2O2 Vapor

The by products are water and oxygen

When the IFU for surgical device, sterilizer, or packaging system conflict, follow the... IFU

device manufacturer's