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sanitation,sterilization & disinfection test review

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what is not a factor for a disinfected   size of object  
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what type of spore is used to test the EO/dry heat sterilizer   bacillus subtilis  
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what type of spore is used to test steam under pressure/autoclaving   bacillus stearothermophilus  
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when are gloves/gowns removed when leaving the OR   before  
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which are cleaned weekly   cabinet shelves  
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agent that kills all micoorganisms except spore-bearing ones   disinfectant  
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method of sterilization w/cobalt 60   ionizing radiation  
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to change the vital functions,forces & activities of an organ   denaturation  
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agent that kill bacteria   bacteriocidal  
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agent that inhibts the growth of micoorganisms on animate surfaces   antiseptic  
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all affect sterilization process except   type of sterilizing agent  
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uses agitated water w/detergent to loosen soil, then steam displaces the water and items are sterilized at 132 c or 270 f   washer-sterilizer  
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is a smaller version sterililzer, can reach higher temps w/reduced exposure time   high speed (flash) gravity sterilizer  
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unwrapped metal instruments are sterilized at   132 c (270 f), 3 minutes minimum, at 27 PSI  
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unwrapped metal instruments combined w/porus materials are sterilized at   132 c (270 f), 10 minutes minimum, at 27 PSI  
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wrapped instruments,packs,bulk loads are sterilized at   121 c (250 f), 30 minutes minimum, at 15 PDS  
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a steam sterilizer is how hot   250 f  
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EO sterilization is not dependent on   gravity  
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what type of sterilization is perferred for air powered instruments   EO  
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what is not used as an antiseptic   glutaraldehyde  
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how long does activated glutaraldehyde require in total immersion for disinfection   10 minutes  
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instruments must be rinsed how many times w/sterile distilled water   at least 2 times  
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what is not a method of the sterilization process   physical  
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which is a method of the sterilization process   chemical  
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used primarily for oils,petroleum & bulk powders   hot air/dry heat  
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when preparing items for sterilization how should the lock boxes be positioned   opened  
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when preparing items for sterilization all detachable parts s/be   disassembled  
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what is not a recommended characterisitic for packaging material   have a good memory  
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most common method of wrapping articles for sterilization   envelope/peel pack  
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items s/be sequentially wrapped w/which   2 double thickness  
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which film of 1-3mm thickness is the only plastic acceptable for steam sterilization   polypropylene  
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which is not acceptable for gas sterilization   nylon  
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wrapped items s/remain untouched for how long   30-60 min  
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pack size s/be no larger than   12x12x20  
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pack size s/be not heavier than   12 lbs  
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the outside of a steam sterilizer s/be cleaned   daily  
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the bowie dick type test is used on which type of sterilizer   pre-vacuum  
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item is gas sterilized, it is porus and must be aerated to   avoid toxic residue  
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what is not used in the OR to clean   glutaraldehyde  
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anesthesia equipment is changed when   after each pt  
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how often s/steam sterlizers be cleaned   weekly  
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what role does humidity play in the EO   hydrate spores  
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what is not a form of sterilization   boiling water  
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EO kills microorganism by   denaturation & chemical interference  
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all are manual method except   instruments are placed into the washer-sterilizer  
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when s/the OR table be wiped down   after each pt  
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