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
the steam sterilizer's chamber drain screen should be inspected and cleaned - Answer -
at least daily
the process of protecting a sterile item from any event that will contaminate it - Answer -
sterility maintenance
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