The biological indicator (BI) for the steam sterilization method is:
Geobacillus stearothermophilus
The Bowie-Dick test is performed for which sterilization method?
prevacuum air removal steam
Which of the following is the type of dating system that denotes the number of the calendar day in 1 through 365/366?
Julian
Which kind of quality control device consists of a paper that has been impregnated with a dye that changes color in the presence of a specified temperature and sterilant?
chemical indicator
Which part of the instrument reprocessing cycle is performed intraoperatively?
wiping with sterile water
How should air hoses of powered instruments or fiber-optic light cords be placed in rigid container trays for sterilization?
coiled loosely in perforated or mesh basket
What is the term for the condition of a surgical technologist's skin after performing a surgical scrub?
surgically clean
Gravity displacement steam sterilizer cycles are much shorter than prevacuum cycles.
false
Which of the following should NEVER be processed by immediate-use (flash) sterilization methods?
implantable devices
What is the relationship of steam pressure to temperature in a steam sterilizer?
