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Dental Fundamentals Chapter 21 Instrument Processing Sterilization

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The _____________ is a piece of equipment that is used for sterilizing by means of hot formaldehyde vapors under pressure.   show
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_____________ is the length of time that a germicidal solution is effective after it has been prepared for use.   show
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Another term for spore testing is _____________.   show
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show event related packaging  
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A(n) _____________ is an indicator that reacts to time, temperature, and the presence of steam.   show
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show ultrasonic cleaner  
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An example of dry heat sterilization is ____________.   show
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True or False Multiparameter indicators ensure that an item is sterile.   show
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The _____________ verifies sterilization by confirming that all spore-forming microorganisms have been destroyed.   show
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The ultrasonic cleaner works _____________.   show
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show False  
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Which method of precleaning instruments is LEAST desirable?   show
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A(n) _____________ is a resistant, dormant structure that is formed inside of some bacteria and can withstand adverse conditions.   show
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Kitchen dishwashers cannot be used to preclean instruments because they are _____________.   show
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The _____________ of the sterilization center is where contaminated items are brought for precleaning.   show
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show non-critical instrument  
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show biologic indicators  
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How do you prepare a high-speed handpiece for sterilization?   show
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_____is a reason that pins, staples, and paper clips are not used on instrument packaging?   show
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show Instruments will not rust.  
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show Critical Instrument  
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To maintain proper opening, hinged instruments may be treated with _____________.   show
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If instruments cannot be processed immediately, what should be done with them?   show
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show semicritical instrument  
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Which is a form of sterilization monitoring?   show
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show Steam  
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show maintain sterility  
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show Use biologic monitoring.  
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_____________ is OSHA’s newer term for material data sheets.   show
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The _____________ is a piece of equipment that is used for sterilizing by means of moist heat under pressure   show
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What causes sterilization failures?   show
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What is a primary disadvantage of “flash” sterilization?   show
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show With sterile water  
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show dry heat sterilizer  
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Tapes, strips, and tabs with heat-sensitive chemicals that change color when exposed to a certain temperature are examples of a(n) _____________.   show
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The basic rule of the workflow pattern in an instrument-processing area is _____________.   show
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show outside the package  
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show Steam, chemical vapor, dry heat  
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In the _____________ of the sterilization center, sterilized instruments, fresh disposable supplies, and prepared trays are stored.   show
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What type of personal protective equipment is necessary when one is processing instruments?   show
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show Critical, semi-critical, and non-critical instruments.  
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show The workflow should move from dirty to clean to sterile, without doubling back.  
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show Hand scrubbing (manual) and ultrasonic cleaning (mechanical).  
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How does an ultrasonic cleaner work?   show
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show Static air and forced air sterilization.  
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show It requires long contact times and cannot be biologically monitored  
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show A process indicator shows exposure to sterilization conditions and is placed outside the package.  
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show A process integrator monitors time, temperature, and pressure and is placed inside the package.  
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.Do process indicators and integrators ensure that an item is sterile?   show
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.What does event-related packaging mean?   show
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