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Principles/Tech of Instruments Processing/Sterilization

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