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Sterilization Chpt. 6

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Sterilization means   The destruction of all microorganism's in or on a object  
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Any supplies, objects, or instruments that will come in contact with an 'open wound' or 'tissue beneath the skin' must be   Sterile  
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The best method of sterilization is with the use of an   Autoclave  
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An autoclave achieves sterilization by   Steam under pressure  
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To maintain sterility, sterile items may only be touched by   Other sterile items  
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After use, contaminated instruments are taken to   The dirty utility room  
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The contaminated instruments are rinsed and placed in a solution of   Blood dissolving detergent  
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Any hinges, grooves, crevices and serrations should be   Carefully scrubbed  
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Instruments are rinsed and dried to prevent   Rusting  
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An MA should wear all PPE while   Scrubbing or rinsing contaminated instruments  
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Sanitized and dried instruments are wrapped in   Muslin (140 count) fabric or sterile pouches  
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Any item to be sterilized should include a   Sterilization indicatior  
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Items that are used together in a particular procedure can be   Wrapped together to form a sterile pack  
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What should be written on the pack once wrapped and ready for sterilization   Write the contents, date and your name on the pack with a water proof pen  
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Items on a tray should not   Touch one anouther  
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Items should not touch the   Autoclave walls  
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Glass or metal containers should be placed   On their side so no air will be trapped or upright  
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Sterilized items should be stored where   Where they are protected from dust, insect, and other possible sources of contamination  
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Sterilized items should be stocked according to   The date they where sterilied  
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Sterilized items wrapped in ,muslin fabric can be stored for how long?   Stored for 30 days  
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Sterilized items wrapped in a tape sealed sterilization pouch can be stored for how long?   Stored for 3 months  
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Sterilized items from a manufacture can be stored for how long?   Stored 6 months  
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It is not necessary to use sterile forceps or sterile gloves when touching   The outside wrapping of sterile items  
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Items necessary to create a 'suture tray' BEFORE sterilization include   1.A tray 2.Drapes (reusable/disposable) 3. 4X4 gauze pads 4.Medication cups (2) 5.Needle holder 6.Thumb forceps 7.Iris scissors  
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The laboratory fridge should be maintained at what temp?   36 and 48 degrees  
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The food fridge should be maintained at whet temp?   32 and 40 degrees  
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Every item entering the Autoclave should have what?   A sterilization indicator  
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