Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
ERP Week 1
Sterilization Chpt. 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Sterilization means | The destruction of all microorganism's in or on a object |
| Any supplies, objects, or instruments that will come in contact with an 'open wound' or 'tissue beneath the skin' must be | Sterile |
| The best method of sterilization is with the use of an | Autoclave |
| An autoclave achieves sterilization by | Steam under pressure |
| To maintain sterility, sterile items may only be touched by | Other sterile items |
| After use, contaminated instruments are taken to | The dirty utility room |
| The contaminated instruments are rinsed and placed in a solution of | Blood dissolving detergent |
| Any hinges, grooves, crevices and serrations should be | Carefully scrubbed |
| Instruments are rinsed and dried to prevent | Rusting |
| An MA should wear all PPE while | Scrubbing or rinsing contaminated instruments |
| Sanitized and dried instruments are wrapped in | Muslin (140 count) fabric or sterile pouches |
| Any item to be sterilized should include a | Sterilization indicatior |
| Items that are used together in a particular procedure can be | Wrapped together to form a sterile pack |
| 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 |
| Items on a tray should not | Touch one anouther |
| Items should not touch the | Autoclave walls |
| Glass or metal containers should be placed | On their side so no air will be trapped or upright |
| Sterilized items should be stored where | Where they are protected from dust, insect, and other possible sources of contamination |
| Sterilized items should be stocked according to | The date they where sterilied |
| Sterilized items wrapped in ,muslin fabric can be stored for how long? | Stored for 30 days |
| Sterilized items wrapped in a tape sealed sterilization pouch can be stored for how long? | Stored for 3 months |
| Sterilized items from a manufacture can be stored for how long? | Stored 6 months |
| It is not necessary to use sterile forceps or sterile gloves when touching | The outside wrapping of sterile items |
| 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 |
| The laboratory fridge should be maintained at what temp? | 36 and 48 degrees |
| The food fridge should be maintained at whet temp? | 32 and 40 degrees |
| Every item entering the Autoclave should have what? | A sterilization indicator |
Created by:
adrouillard
Popular Medical sets