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17 Cards in this Set
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Event related Packaging |
Means that it is assumed the contents of a package will remain sterile indefinitely unless the packaging is compromised |
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sterilant |
Is an agent capable of killing all micro-organisms |
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Autoclave |
Is a piece of equipment that is used for sterilizing by means of moist heat under pressure |
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Biologic indicators |
Are vials or strips also known as Spore test that contain harmless bacterial spores and are used to determine whether a sterilizer is working |
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Chemical vapor sterilization |
Is a piece of equipment that is used for sterilizing by means of hot formaldehyde vapors and under pressure |
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Critical instrument |
An instrument used to penetrate soft tissue or bone |
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Semi critical instruments |
Instruments that come in contact with oral tissues but do not penetrate soft tissue or bone are identified |
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Non critical instruments |
Instruments that come into contact with intact skin only |
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Clean area |
Sterilization Center sterilize instruments fresh disposable supplies and prepared trees are stored |
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Contaminated area |
Sterilization Center is where contaminated items are brought for pre cleaning |
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Dry heat sterilizer |
A piece of equipment used for sterilization by means of heated air |
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Use life |
Is the length of time that a germicidal solution is effective after it has been prepared for use |
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Biologic monitor |
Verifies sterilization by confirming that all spore-forming micro Gran isms have been destroyed |
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Single parameter indicator |
tapes strips and tabs with heat-sensitive chemicals that change color when exposed to certain temperature |
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Endoscope |
Is a resistant dormant structure that is formed in side of some bacteria and can withstand adverse conditions |
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Ultrasonic cleaner |
Is a device that loosens or removes to Breeze with the use of sound waves traveling through a liquid |
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Multi-parameter indicators |
Indicator that reacts to time temperature and pressure of steam |
