ch.8 instrument processing
list three advantages of steam autoclave
1. short time 2. good penetration of steam 3. commonly used in dental office
list the seven steps in instruments processing
1. transport 2. cleaning 3. packaging 4.sterilization 5.storage 6. delivery 7. quality assurance program
The size and shape of instrument-processing areas are the same in all dental offices.
false
soiled and clean instruments may be stored in the same cabinet
false
Hand scrubbing
is the least desirable method of cleaning instruments
a ultrasonic cleaning
loosens and removes debris from instruments
a Holding solution
prevents blood and debris from drying on the instruments
a Autoclave
sterilizes by super-heated steam under pressure
The container of the holding solution should be labeled with a biohazard label and a chemical label
true
The ideal instrument-processing area should be dedicated only to instrument processing.
true
an advantage of dry heat sterilization is that it does not corrode the instruments.
true
An automated washing and disinfecting machine is called?
Thermal disinfector
