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Fundamental Knowledge-II.Infection Control-A,B.Asepsis, Sterilize, Disinfect

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The minimum distance a nonsterile person should remain from a sterile field is   1 foot  
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True or false. Sterile talbes may be covered for later use   False  
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What are the peramiters of a sterile table   Talbe is sterile only on the top  
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At the end of the saces, drapes should be   Checked for instruments, rolled off, and placed in a hamper  
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If a solution soaks through a sterile drape   Cover wet area with impervious sterile drape or towel  
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The pounds of pressure necessary in a steam sterilizer set at 250 degrees F is   15-17  
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Positive assurance that sterilization conditions have been achieved can only be obtained through   Biological control test  
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A wrapped tray of instruments is sterilized in a gravity displacement sterilizer at 250 degrees F for   30 minutes  
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The minimum exposure time for unwrapped instruments in a flash sterilizer that is set at 270 degrees F is   3 minutes  
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When steam is used to sterilize a rubber tubeing or catheter   A residual of distilled water should be left inside the lumen  
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To be sterilized effectively, a linen pack must not weigh more than   12 pounds  
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Gravity displacement utilizes _____ to destroy microorganisms   Steam  
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The process called cavitation occurs in the   Ultrasonic cleaner  
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Should all instruments be open or closed during the sterilization process   open  
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Can a solution be autoclaved   No  
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Wrapped basin sets may be sterilized by steam under pressure at 250 degrees F for a minimum of   20 minutes  
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How must a basin be placed in the autoclave for sterilization   On their side  
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Why would gas sterilization be chosen over steam sterilization   It is less damaging to items  
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The chemical agent used in gas sterilization is   Ethylene Oxide  
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What chemical system uses peracetic acid as a sterilant   Steris  
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the lumen of a tubing undergoing ethylene oxide sterilization is   Dried thoroughly  
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why is EO diluted with an inert gas such as chlorofluorocarbon   it provides flame retardation  
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The commercial name for glutaraldehyde is   Cidex  
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A 30 minute, single use, strilization system useful for endoscopes is   Steris  
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Which of the following is essential when using activated glutaraldehyde for sterilization   Items must be rinsed thoroughly in sterile water before use  
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What is the shelf life of Cidex   between 14 and 28 days  
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In which procedure would the use of a high level disinfectant be acceptable instrument preparation   Cystoscopy  
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In a high-speed flash sterilizer, unwrapped instruments are exposed for a minimum of   3 minutes  
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To kill spores, an item must be immersed in a 2% aqueous solution of glutaraldehyde for   10 hours  
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When placing tubing in an activated glutaraldehyde solution, one should   Be certain that the interior of the tubing is completely filled  
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What is the role of moisture in EO sterilization   Dried spores are resistant to the gas, so they must be hydrated  
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"Slow exhaust" is a gravity displacement steam sterilizer is used for   Solutions  
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Oil is best sterilized by   Convection hot air  
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What is the function of an aerator in EO sterilization   it is the last cycle in the EO sterilizer, which helps exhaust the gas and add air  
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EO destroys cells by   interfering with the normal metabolism of the protein and reproductive process  
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Activated glutaraldehyde is used to disinfect endoscopes for how long   20 minutes  
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When using a high-level disinfectant, always   Rinse items with sterile distilled water before using  
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The chemical sterilant used in the STERIS method of sterilizing is   Peracetic acid  
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The Endoflush system   Initially cleans reusable channeled instruments  
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