Chapter 8 Instrument Processing

List three advantages of the steam autoclave.

(1) short time (2) no corrosion (3) instruments dry quickly after cycle

List the seven steps in instrument processing, briefly describe the purpose of each step.

(1) transport (2) cleaning (3) packaging (4) sterilization (5) storage (6) delivery (7) quality assurance program

Contaminated and sterile instruments may be stored in the same cabinet if they are packaged.

False

The sterilization center should be in a high traffic area for easier access.

False

An ___________ sterilizes instruments by using super-heated steam under pressure.

autoclave

____ ________ is the least desirable method of pre cleaning instruments.

hand scrubbing

A _________ ________ prevents blood and debris from drying on the instrument.

holding solution

An automated washing and disinfecting machine is classified as _______ _________.

thermal disinfection

A ___________ is used to loosen and remove debris from instruments.

ultrasonic

An advantage of dry heat sterilization is that it does not corrode or rust instruments.

True

The container of the holding solution should be labeled with a biohazard label and a chemical label.

True

The ideal instrument-processing center should be dedicated only to instrument processing.

True