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When arranging plastic-paper pouches in the sterilizer, the pouches should arranged |
Paper-to-plastic |
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Which type of scope is used to visualize the lower part of the large intestine? |
Sigmoidoscope |
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Aeration is required for items sterilized in ozone sterilization processes. |
False |
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The higher the bioburden on an object, |
The more difficult it would be to sterilize |
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Gauze squares should be used as wicking material when basins are sterilized one inside another. |
False |
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How frequently should a sterilizer's drain strainer be removed and thoroughly cleaned? |
Daily |
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Sterilization documentation is not required for items that are flash sterilized. |
False |
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The relative humidity of the sterile storage area should be: |
Less than 75% |
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Upon opening, paper-plastic pouch seals must destruct and be incapable of resealing. |
True |
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The term "superheated steam" means: |
Dry steam |
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The amount of time that it takes to kill 90% of the microorganisms present in an object is called: |
A D-value |
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Which of the following sterilization quality assurance measurements is designed to provide a written record of sterilizer cycle activity? |
Mechanical recording charts/printouts |
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Cellulosic materials (paper, cotton and linen) cannot be processed in gas plasma sterilization system. |
True |
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Some plastic including formulations of spun-bonded polyolefin are intended for use in______ temperature sterilization processes. |
Low |
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Paper-plastic pouches should NOT be labeled on the _____ side of the pouch. |
Paper |
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Tests which use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of the sterilization process and provide a direct measure of lethality are called: |
Biological tests |
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When arranging instruments in an instrument tray, you should |
Position instruments in a manner that will facilitate sterilization |
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The process by which unwrapped instruments are steam sterilized for immediate use when an emergency situation arises, is called: |
Flash sterilization |
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Implantable devices: |
Should not be flash sterilized |
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Ethylene oxide has better penetration capabilities than ozone and hydrogen peroxide gas plasma. |
True |
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In the event of a load recall, information about specific load contents can be obtained from: |
The sterilization log |
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The most efficient type of dry heat sterilizer is |
The mechanical convection sterilizer |
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Because shelf-life is event-related, stock rotation is no longer necessary. |
False |
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Temperature in a sterile storage area should be 64' to 75'F. |
True |
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Sterile packages should be stored no lower than 4-6 inches from the floor. |
False |