Principles And Techniques Of Instrument Processing And Sterilization (Chapter 21 Mda)

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Most effective way of killing microbes

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Autoclaving

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True or False: Chemical indicators guarantee sterility of instruments when the color has changed

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False

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Assumed the contents of a package will remain sterile indefinitely unless the packaging is compromised

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Event-related packaging

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An agent capable of killing all microorganisms

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Sterilant

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A piece of equipment that is used for sterilizing by means of moist heat under pressure

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Autoclave

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Vials or strips, also know as spore tests, that contain harmless bacterial spores and are used to determine whether a sterilizer is working

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Biological Indicators

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A piece of equipment that is used for sterilizing by means of hot formaldehyde vapors under pressure

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Chemical Vapor Sterilizer

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Piece of equipment used for sterilization by means of heated air is

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Dry Heat Sterilizer

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Length of time that a germicidal solution is effective after it has been prepared for use

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Use-Life

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Verifies sterilization by confirming that all spore-forming microorganisms have been destroyed

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Biological Monitor

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Tapes, strips, and tabs with heat-sensitive chemicals that change color when exposed to a certain temperature are

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Single-Parameter Indicator

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Is a resistant, dormant structure that is formed inside of some bacteria and can withstand adverse conditions

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Endospore

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A device that loosens and removes debris with the use of sound waves traveling though liquid

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Ultrasonic Cleaner

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An indicator that reacts to time, temperature, and the presence of steam

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Multiparameter Indicator

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The basic rule of the workflow pattern in an instrument processing area

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Single-Loop

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If instruments cannot be processed immediately, what should be done with them

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Placed in a holding solution

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What 3 ways can you pre clean instruments

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Hand Scrubbing

Ultrasonic Cleaning

Instrument Washing Machines

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The ultrasonic cleaner works by

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Cavitation (Sound Waves)

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Kitchen dishwashers cannot be used to pre clean instruments because they are not

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FDA Approved

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Rusting of instrument can be prevented by

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Use of Lubrication

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Instruments should be packaged for sterilization to maintain

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Sterility

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Where do you place a process indicator

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Outside the Package

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Where do you place a process integrator

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Inside the Package

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Another term for spore testing

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Biological Monitoring

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Do multi-parameter indicators ensure that an item is sterile

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NO

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What is the disadvantage of flash sterilization

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Inability to wrap items

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What is the advantage of chemical vapor sterilization

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Instrument will not rust

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What are the two types of dry heat sterilization

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Static Air

Forced Air

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How do you rinse instruments that have been processed in a liquid chemical sterilant

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With Sterile Water

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How do you prepare a high-speed hand piece for sterilization

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Flush water through it

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What are the commonly used forms of heat sterilization

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Steam

Chemical Vapor

Dry Heat

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What type of heat sterilization is appropriate for high-speed handpieces

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Steam

Chemical Vapor

Liquid Chemical Sterilant

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What is the order of the workflow pattern from were to were

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Dirty

Clean

Sterile

Storage

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Instruments and burs made out of what kind of steel will rust during steam sterilization

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Carbon

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What methods of sterilization is used for carbon steel instruments or burs

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Dry Heat

Unsaturated Chemical Vapor

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What chemical is used as a rust inhibitor

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Sodium Nitrate