Sterilization

Question 1

autocalve

Answer 1

high pressure/temperature with distilled water

Question 2

flash sterilization

Answer 2

use only when instruments are needed immediatly

Question 3

dry heat

Answer 3

oven at 170 degrees C for 1 hr

Question 4

commonly used gas

Answer 4

ethylene oxide

Question 5

radiation

Answer 5

short wave lenghth, high-intensity radioation used for disposable items

Question 6

chemical

Answer 6

used for insturments with plastic or fine tips

Question 7

three types of chemicals

Answer 7

Low: idophors (hand scrubs- iodine)
Intermediate: phenols (surface -lysol)
High-Level: halogens (bleach)