equipment for sterilization by means of moist heat under pressure.

vials or strips, also known as spore tests, that contain harmless bacterial spores; used to determine whether sterilization has occurred.

verifies sterilization by confirming that all spore-forming microorganisms have been destroyed.

chemical vapor sterilization

sterilization by means of hot formaldehyde vapors under pressure.

place where sterilized instruments, fresh disposable supplies, and prepared trays are stored.

place where contaminated items are brought for precleaning.

item used to penetrate soft tissue or bone.

equipment for sterilization by means of heated air.

resistant, dormant structure formed inside of some bacteria that can withstand adverse conditions.

event-related packaging

instruments in packages should remain sterile indefinitely unless an event causes them to become contaminated (e.g., torn or wet packaging).

multiparameter indicators

strips placed in packages that change color when exposed to a combination of heat, temperature, and time; also known as process integrators.

noncritical instrument

item that comes in contact with intact skin only.

tapes, strips, or tabs with heat-sensitive chemicals that change color when exposed to a certain temperature.

strips placed in packages that change color when exposed to a combination of heat, temperature, and time.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) newer term for material data sheets; Safety Data Sheets are required for each hazardous chemical in a facility.

semicritical instrument

item that comes in contact with oral tissues but does not penetrate soft tissue or bone.

single-parameter indicators

tapes, strips, or tabs with heat-sensitive chemicals that change color when exposed to a particular temperature; also known as process indicators.

equipment that loosens and removes debris by sound waves traveling through a liquid.

period of time during which a germicidal solution is effective after it has been prepared for use.

process of microorganisms being drawn through wet or damp paper packaging, contaminating the instruments inside.

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Term	Definition
autoclave	equipment for sterilization by means of moist heat under pressure.
biologic indicators	vials or strips, also known as spore tests, that contain harmless bacterial spores; used to determine whether sterilization has occurred.
biologic monitoring	verifies sterilization by confirming that all spore-forming microorganisms have been destroyed.
chemical vapor sterilization	sterilization by means of hot formaldehyde vapors under pressure.
clean area	place where sterilized instruments, fresh disposable supplies, and prepared trays are stored.
contaminated area	place where contaminated items are brought for precleaning.
critical instrument	item used to penetrate soft tissue or bone.
dry heat sterilizer	equipment for sterilization by means of heated air.
endospore	resistant, dormant structure formed inside of some bacteria that can withstand adverse conditions.
event-related packaging	instruments in packages should remain sterile indefinitely unless an event causes them to become contaminated (e.g., torn or wet packaging).
multiparameter indicators	strips placed in packages that change color when exposed to a combination of heat, temperature, and time; also known as process integrators.
noncritical instrument	item that comes in contact with intact skin only.
process indicators	tapes, strips, or tabs with heat-sensitive chemicals that change color when exposed to a certain temperature.
process integrators	strips placed in packages that change color when exposed to a combination of heat, temperature, and time.
Safety Data Sheet	Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) newer term for material data sheets; Safety Data Sheets are required for each hazardous chemical in a facility.
semicritical instrument	item that comes in contact with oral tissues but does not penetrate soft tissue or bone.
single-parameter indicators	tapes, strips, or tabs with heat-sensitive chemicals that change color when exposed to a particular temperature; also known as process indicators.
ultrasonic cleaner	equipment that loosens and removes debris by sound waves traveling through a liquid.
use-life	period of time during which a germicidal solution is effective after it has been prepared for use.
wicking	process of microorganisms being drawn through wet or damp paper packaging, contaminating the instruments inside.

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