Week 4

Question 1

ETO (Ethylene Oxide)

Question 1

Autoclaving

Answer 1

steam process that uses high heat and pressure to kill microorganisms

Question 2

Gamma Radiation

Answer 2

use gamma rays to kill microorganisms

Question 3

E-Beam

Answer 3

uses high power accelerators to create powerful beam of electrons

Question 4

Cold Sterilization (Chemical)

Answer 4

uses liquid chemicals or other methods that don’t involve high temperature

Question 5

Dry Heat

Answer 5

using high temperatures in heating cabinet or conveyor tunnel; for materials damaged by moisture or high pressure that steam cannot penetrate

Question 6

Sterilization methods do not guarantee __________

Answer 6

non-toxicity

Question 7

SAL <

Answer 7

Sterility Assurance Level < 1 : 1 million particles