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36 Cards in this Set
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Phenols:
Bleach Roccal Betadine Novasan Lysol Formaldehyde |
Lysol
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Chlorhexidine:
Bleach Roccal Betadine Novasan Lysol Formaldehyde |
Novasan
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Quaternary Ammonium:
Bleach Roccal Betadine Novasan Lysol Formaldehyde |
Roccal
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__________ is the most common agent used for the chemical sterilization of instruments.
Glutaraldehyde Providone-Iodine Chlorhexidine Bleach |
Glutaraldehyde
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Define asepsis.
Infection site Freedom from infection None of the above |
Freedom from infection
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This antiseptic and disinfectant is effective against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and yeast. It has a rapid onset and 2-day residual activity unaffected by organic matter and is nonirritating to tissues.
Alcohol Quaternary ammonium Chlorhexidine Povidone-iodine |
Chlorhexidine
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Providone-Iodine can cause skin irritation or acute contact dermatitis in up to ________ % of canine patients.
20 25 50 60 |
50
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Define disinfectant
Kills germs on animate objects such as tissue. Kills germs on inanimate objects such as tables, etc. Neither are correct |
Kills germs on inanimate objects such as tables, etc.
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"___________ folding" allows easy unfolding and placement of the drape.
Accordion Hand Careful Sterile |
Accordion
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Which statement concerning instrument-pack preparation is true?
-After being rinsed, each instrument is scrubbed with an alkaline-pH instrument detergent. -Instruments are placed in instrument 'milk' for disinfection prior to sterilization. -Each type of pack should be organized such that items are always placed in the same location in the tray. |
-Each type of pack should be organized such that items are always placed in the same location in the tray.
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Heat destroys bacteria through protein denaturation.
True or False |
True |
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_______________ sterilization is the safer gas sterilization agent for the environment and personel.
hydrogen peroxide gas plasma ethyline oxide steam glutaraldehyde |
hydrogen peroxide gas plasma
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How does an autoclave raise the temperature of steam to the high levels?
Increased time of exposure Increased pressure Liquid chemicals added to the steam Gaseous chemicals added to the steam |
Increased pressure
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The "flash" sterilization setting on the autoclave is used for:
Emergency (very rapid) sterilization of instruments Items sensitive to heat, such as rubber and some plastics Motorized equipment such as orthopedic drills Cleaning the autoclave |
Emergency (very rapid) sterilization of instruments
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Which practice helps ensure adequate steam penetration in the autoclave?
-Stacking packs on top of each other Keeping pack size smaller than 30x30x50 cm Keeping pack weight below 5 kg Leaving less than 2 cm of space between packs and between the packs and autoclave walls |
Keeping pack size smaller than 30x30x50 cm |
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There should be ______ to ______ inches of space around each pack for proper sterilization.
1, 2 2, 3 1, 3 2.5, 5.5 2.5, 7.5 |
1, 3
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An indicator strip placed in a surgical pack guarantees sterilization.
True or False |
False
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Exposure times for cold sterilization should exceed at least:
30 minites 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 5 hours |
3 hours
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Dry heat kills by _____ and moist heat kills by _____.
Coagulation of critical cellular proteins; damaging cellular DNA Coagulation of critical cellular proteins; protein oxidation Damaging cellular DNA; protein oxidation Protein oxidation; coagulation of critical cellular proteins |
Protein oxidation; coagulation of critical cellular proteins |
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What is the correct temperature to sterilize surgical instruments when using an autoclave and for how long must this temperature last?
280 degrees for 20 minutes 250 degrees for 10 minutes 250 degrees for 13 minutes 200 degrees for 13 minutes |
250 degrees for 13 minutes
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Aldehyde
Bleach Roccal Betadine Novasan Lysol Formaldehyde |
Formaldehyde
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Chloride
Bleach Roccal Betadine Novasan Lysol Formaldehyde |
Bleach
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Iodine
Bleach Roccal Betadine Novasan Lysol Formaldehyde |
Betadine
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Define antiseptic.
Kills germs on animate objects Kills germs on inanimate objects Neither are correct |
Kills germs on animate objects
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_____________ is a commonly used disinfectant in the preservation of tissue specimens.
Formaldehyde Chlorhexidine Bleach Providone-Iodine |
Formaldehyde
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Methyl alcohol is more effective than ethyl and isopropyl alcohols as disinfecting agent.
True or False |
False |
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This antiseptic agent has a rapid onset and a long residual activity that is not affected by alcohols, lavage solutions or a organic debris.
Chlorhexidine Providone-Iodine Phenols Bleach |
Chlorhexidine
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There is no need to put a sterilization indicator strip inside of the pack as long as you place autoclave tape on the outside of the pack.
True or False |
False |
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What are two common agents used for gas sterilization?
ethylene oxide and hydrogen peroxide gas plasma ethylene oxide and steam steam and hydrogen peroxide gas plasma providone-iodine and glutaraldehyde |
ethylene oxide and hydrogen peroxide gas plasma |
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Which statement concerning cold sterilization is most accurate?
Chloride compounds(bleach) are the most popular agent used for cold sterilization. Since sterility cannot be guranteed, most cold-sterilized instruments should be used only for minor procedure. Exposure times should always exceed 30 minutes (except for arthoroscopic equipment) Cold-sterilized instruments should never be rinsed prior to use. |
Since sterility cannot be guranteed, most cold-sterilized instruments should be used only for minor procedure.
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_____, the operating room should undergo a thorough cleaning that includes all permanent structures, floors, cabinets, and movable equipment.
At the beginning of the surgery day At the end of the surgery day Once a week Once a month |
Once a week |
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Concerning drapes and gowns used in surgery, which statement is most accurate?
Cloth drapes and gowns should be folded accordion style. Paper drapes and gowns are designed to be disposable and should be used only once. Cloth drapes and gowns are usually double-wrapped in paper or cloth prior to sterilization. All of the above. |
All of the above.
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According to CTVT, what should be included (inside the wrap) when you wrap a gown?
hand towel and sterilization indicator hand towel and sterile gloves gloves and booties sterilization indicator and drape |
hand towel and sterilization indicator
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How is an antiseptic different from a disinfectant?
The former is used in consumer cleaners and the latter in cleaners intended for hospital use only. The former kills only growing bacteria, while the latter kills growing bacteria, bacterial spores, and viruses. The former kills or inhibits infectious agents on living tissues and the latter on inanimate objects. The former is used only in soaps and the latter only in foams or liquids. |
The former kills or inhibits infectious agents on living tissues and the latter on inanimate objects.
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What is the recommended maximum pack size for proper steam sterilization?
20 cm 30 cm 30 cm 30 cm 30 cm 30 cm 30 cm 30 cm 50 cm 30 cm 50 cm 50 cm 50 cm 50 cm 50 cm |
30 cm 30 cm 50 cm
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Which practice helps ensure adequate steam penetration in the autoclave?
Stacking packs on top of each other Keeping pack size smaller than 30x30x50 cm Keeping pack weight below 5 kg Leaving less than 2 cm of space between packs and between the packs and autoclave walls |
Keeping pack size smaller than 30x30x50 cm
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