Dental Fund Chpt 21 Word Scramble

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Term	Definition
The _____________ is a piece of equipment that is used for sterilizing by means of hot formaldehyde vapors under pressure.	chemical vapor sterilizer
_____________ is the length of time that a germicidal solution is effective after it has been prepared for use.	use-life
Another term for spore testing is _____________.	biologic monitoring
_____________ means that it is assumed the contents of a package will remain sterile indefinitely unless the packaging is compromised.	event related packaging
A(n) _____________ is an indicator that reacts to time, temperature, and the presence of steam.	mutiparameter indicator
The _____________ is a device that loosens and removes debris with the use of sound waves traveling through a liquid.	ultrasonic cleaner
An example of dry heat sterilization is ____________.	Static air
True or False Multiparameter indicators ensure that an item is sterile.	False
The _____________ verifies sterilization by confirming that all spore-forming microorganisms have been destroyed.	biologic monitoring
The ultrasonic cleaner works _____________.	By sound waves
True or False The instrument classifications used to determine the method of sterilization and disinfection are indicators and integrators.	False
Which method of precleaning instruments is LEAST desirable?	Hand scrubbing
A(n) _____________ is a resistant, dormant structure that is formed inside of some bacteria and can withstand adverse conditions.	Endospore
Kitchen dishwashers cannot be used to preclean instruments because they are _____________.	not FDA approved
The _____________ of the sterilization center is where contaminated items are brought for precleaning.	Contaminated area
_____________ are instruments that come into contact with intact skin only.	non-critical instrument
_____________ are vials or strips, also known as spore tests, that contain harmless bacterial spores and are used to determine whether a sterilizer is working.	biologic indicators
How do you prepare a high-speed handpiece for sterilization?	Flush water through it.
_____is a reason that pins, staples, and paper clips are not used on instrument packaging?	They will cause holes in the packaging.
What is a major advantage of chemical vapor sterilization?	Instruments will not rust.
An instrument used to penetrate soft tissue or bone is identified as a(n) _____________.	Critical Instrument
To maintain proper opening, hinged instruments may be treated with _____________.	Lubricant
If instruments cannot be processed immediately, what should be done with them?	they should be placed in a holding solution
Instruments that come in contact with oral tissues but do not penetrate soft tissue or bone are identified as _____________.	semicritical instrument
Which is a form of sterilization monitoring?	Physical, chemical, biologic
What type of heat sterilization is appropriate for high-speed handpieces?	Steam
Instruments should be packaged for sterilization to _____________.	maintain sterility
What is the best way to determine whether sterilization has occurred?	Use biologic monitoring.
_____________ is OSHA’s newer term for material data sheets.	SDS
The _____________ is a piece of equipment that is used for sterilizing by means of moist heat under pressure	Autoclave
What causes sterilization failures?	Overloading of the sterilizer inadequate instrument precleaning Improper contact of sterilizing agent using excessive thick wrapping
What is a primary disadvantage of “flash” sterilization?	Inability to wrap items
How do you rinse instruments that have been processed in a liquid chemical sterilant?	With sterile water
A piece of equipment used for sterilization by means of heated air is the _____________.	dry heat sterilizer
Tapes, strips, and tabs with heat-sensitive chemicals that change color when exposed to a certain temperature are examples of a(n) _____________.	single-parameter
The basic rule of the workflow pattern in an instrument-processing area is _____________.	Square
Where is a process indicator placed?	outside the package
What are commonly used forms of heat sterilization?	Steam, chemical vapor, dry heat
In the _____________ of the sterilization center, sterilized instruments, fresh disposable supplies, and prepared trays are stored.	Clean area
What type of personal protective equipment is necessary when one is processing instruments?	Utility gloves Mask Protective clothing Protective eyewear
What are the three instrument classifications used to determine the method of sterilization?	Critical, semi-critical, and non-critical instruments.
What is the basic rule of the workflow pattern in an instrument-processing area?	The workflow should move from dirty to clean to sterile, without doubling back.
Name the two methods of precleaning instruments.	Hand scrubbing (manual) and ultrasonic cleaning (mechanical).
How does an ultrasonic cleaner work?	It uses sound waves to create bubbles that dislodge debris from instruments.
.What are the two types of dry heat sterilization?	Static air and forced air sterilization.
What is the primary disadvantage of liquid chemical sterilization? .	It requires long contact times and cannot be biologically monitored
What is a process indicator, and where is it placed?	A process indicator shows exposure to sterilization conditions and is placed outside the package.
What is a process integrator, and where is it placed?	A process integrator monitors time, temperature, and pressure and is placed inside the package.
.Do process indicators and integrators ensure that an item is sterile?	No, they only confirm exposure to sterilization conditions, not sterility.
.What does event-related packaging mean?	Sterility is maintained unless the package is damaged or opened

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