testing that assesses the performance of a steam sterilizer in the environment in which it will be used before the equipment is approved for routine use in the healthcare facility
qualification
while some sterilization failures result from mechanical failures over which the technician has n...
testing that assesses the performance of a steam sterilizer in the environment in
which it will be used before the equipment is approved for routine use in the
healthcare facility - ANSWER- qualification
while some sterilization failures result from mechanical failures over which the
technician has no control, many process failures can be avoided by - ANSWER-
developing good work practices
during placement and packaging of items for sterilization, care is required to
insure that items that could ____ are placed correctly on the sterilizer carriage -
ANSWER- trap air
a steam sterilizer can successfully sterilize anything placed in it - ANSWER- false
these are installed on the steam distribution lines to help remove condensate -
ANSWER- steam straps
paper/plastic peel pouches must be placed ___ for sterilization - ANSWER- on
edge
manufacturers have begun to test instruments to determine if current sterilization
processes are effective using a process called - ANSWER- validation testing
sterilization cycles that fall outside of the traditional cycles used in the central
service department because exposure times exceed standard steam sterilization
times - ANSWER- extended cycles
sterilization records should be retained according to the policies and procedures
established by the - ANSWER- individual health care facility
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