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Principles/Tech of Instruments Processing/Sterilization
Term | Definition |
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Instrument for sterilization by means of moist heat under pressure | Autoclave |
Vials or strips, also know as spore rests, that contain harmless bacterial spores, used to determine whether sterilization has occurred | Biologic indicators |
Verifies sterilization by confirming that all spore-forming microorganisms have been destroyed | Biologic monitoring |
Sterilization by means of hot formaldehyde vapors under pressure | Chemical vapor sterilization |
Place where sterilized instruments, fresh disposable supplies and prepared trays are stored | Clean area |
Place where contaminated items are brought for precleaning | Contaminated area |
Item used to penetrate soft tissue or bone | Critical instruments |
instruments for sterilization by means of heated air | Dry heat sterilizer |
A resistant dormant structure formed inside of some bacteria that can withstand adverse conditions | Endospore |
instruments in packages should remain sterile indefinitely unless an event causes them to become contaminated | Event-related packaging |
Strips placed in packages that change color when exposed to a combination of heat, temperature and time..Also know as process interrogators | Multi-parameter indicators |
Item that comes in contact with intact skin only | Noncritical instruments |
Tapes, strips or tab with heat-sensitive chemicals that change color when exposed to a certain temperature | Process indicators |
Strips paced in packages that change color when exposed to a combination of heat, temperature and time | Process integrator |
item that comes in contact with oral tissues but does not penetrate soft tissue or bone | Semi critical instruments |
Taps, strips,or tabs with heat-sensitive chemicals that change colors when exposed to a particular temperature | Single-parameter indicators |
Instrument that lossens and removes debris by sound waves traveling through a liquid | Ultrasonic cleaner |
Period of time during which a germicidal is effective after it has been prepared for use | Use-life |