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The process by which unwrapped instruments are steam sterilized for immediate use when an emergency situation arises is called: |
Flash sterilization |
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Endotracheal tunes and anesthesia breathing circuits are examples of: |
Semi-critical devices |
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A material that removes electrons from another substance is called: |
Oxidizing agent |
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Before an item can be placed in a liquid chemical sterile processing system they must be: |
Cleaned |
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Which of the following about flash sterilization is true? |
It should only be used in emergencies |
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Both AORN and the joint commission recommend that: |
The use of flash sterilization be minimized or decreased |
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Implantable devices: |
Should not be flash sterilized |
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The transport of flash sterilized items is difficult because: |
They have no protective wrapping |
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Heat sensitive items: |
Cannot be flash sterilized |
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When processing flexible endoscopes in a liquid chemical sterile processing system, you should: |
Connect channels to special connectors that allow liquid to flow through them |
