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Sterilization and Indicators

  1.  
    What is the definition of sterilization?
  2.  
    In what ways are processed items indicated?
    A. Color-coded wraps, special tape, locks B. Chemical indicators and diacs C. Labels and color-coded tags outside, indicators inside, type of casket D. Diacs, caskets or peel packs, where they are stored E. Card load indicators, casket locks, diacs, or color-coded tape
  3.  
    What are the three main types of sterilization?
  4.  
    What temperature must be reached during steam sterilization?
    A. 250 C B. 250 F C. 100 C D. 300 F E. 150 F F. 200 F G. 200 C H. 275 C
  5.  
    What three parameters must be met in order to achieve sterilization?
  6.  
    What does a properly turned diac mean?
    A. The item is confirmed sterile B. No further examinations are needed, it is safe to use the item C. Only that the parameters of sterilization have been met D. Only that it went through SPD at some point
  7.  
    What is the most common method of sterilization?
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Sterilization and Indicators (Answer Key)

  1.  
    What is the definition of sterilization?
    The complete elimination or destruction of all forms of microbial life
  2.  
    In what ways are processed items indicated?
    A. Color-coded wraps, special tape, locks B. Chemical indicators and diacs C. Labels and color-coded tags outside, indicators inside, type of casket D. Diacs, caskets or peel packs, where they are stored E. Card load indicators, casket locks, diacs, or color-coded tape
  3.  
    What are the three main types of sterilization?
    Steam, Sterrad, and ETO Gas
  4.  
    What temperature must be reached during steam sterilization?
    A. 250 C B. 250 F C. 100 C D. 300 F E. 150 F F. 200 F G. 200 C H. 275 C
  5.  
    What three parameters must be met in order to achieve sterilization?
    Temperature, Humidity, and Time
  6.  
    What does a properly turned diac mean?
    A. The item is confirmed sterile B. No further examinations are needed, it is safe to use the item C. Only that the parameters of sterilization have been met D. Only that it went through SPD at some point
  7.  
    What is the most common method of sterilization?
    Steam

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