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When loading a steam sterilizer, basins should be? |
Placed on the edge. |
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The higher the bioburden on an object |
The more difficult it will be to sterilize. |
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When combining loads, hard goods should be placed on the top shelves to allow for more efficient removal of the condensate. |
False |
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The steam sterilization process can be affected by the design of the medical device being sterilized. |
True |
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Central Service technicians need to understand the anatomy of a steam sterilizer to |
Understand how the sterilizer operates. |
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The weakest part of a part of steam sterilizer is the |
Door. |
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Three of the main phases of a terminal steam sterilizer cycle are |
Conditioning, exposure, and exhaust. |
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The most common reason for steam sterilization failure is |
Lack of steam contact with the instrument. |
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The coolest place in a steam sterilizer is the |
Thermostatic valve. |
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Steam flush pressure pulse sterilizers are a type of gravity sterilizers |
False |
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Factors that can cause sterilants contact failure with the instrument are |
Crowded loads, clogged drain strainer. |
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One of the most frequent causes of a clogged drain screen is |
Tape. |
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After sterilization the load contents may take two hours or more to cool |
True |
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Peel pouches should be placed_________ for sterilization. |
On edge, paper to plastic |
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Items with a standard steam sterilization cycle recommended by the manufacturer can be damaged if run in an extended cycle. |
True |
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How frequently should a sterilizers strainer be removed and cleaned? |
Daily |
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Immediate use steam sterilization is the process to sterilize trays for future use. |
False |
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Wood products should be sterilized in an extended steam cycle. |
False |
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When water is seen on the outside of pack after sterilization the pack is considered safe to use if all other packs in the load are dry |
False |
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Packs that are improperly packaged or loaded on the sterilizer cart frequently become wet packs. |
True |