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Which of the following fluids is suitable for sterilization using filtration sterilization?
Which of the following fluids is suitable for sterilization using filtration sterilization?
- Bone implants
- Blood bags
- Surgical instruments
- Serum (correct)
What does SAL stand for in the context of sterilization?
What does SAL stand for in the context of sterilization?
- Sterilization Assessment Limit
- Sterilization Analysis Level
- Safety Assurance Level
- Sterility Assurance Level (correct)
How is SAL commonly expressed?
How is SAL commonly expressed?
- $n$
- $rac{1}{10^n}$
- $n^{10}$
- $10^{-n}$ (correct)
What does a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of $10^{-6}$ indicate?
What does a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of $10^{-6}$ indicate?
What is the main reason for documented transmission of pathogens associated with inadequately sterilized critical items being exceedingly rare?
What is the main reason for documented transmission of pathogens associated with inadequately sterilized critical items being exceedingly rare?
What does filtration sterilization primarily aim to remove?
What does filtration sterilization primarily aim to remove?
Why is filtration sterilization used for heat sensitive fluids?
Why is filtration sterilization used for heat sensitive fluids?
What is the concept measured as a probability for each item to be sterilized?
What is the concept measured as a probability for each item to be sterilized?
What does SAL estimate about the entire sterilization process?
What does SAL estimate about the entire sterilization process?
Why are dual SALs mentioned in the text?
Why are dual SALs mentioned in the text?
What is the recommended sterilization process for heat-resistant medical devices?
What is the recommended sterilization process for heat-resistant medical devices?
Which type of items are considered critical and should be sterile when used?
Which type of items are considered critical and should be sterile when used?
What is the purpose of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) test?
What is the purpose of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) test?
Which chemical group of disinfectants remains active, stable, and persistent for a long period of time?
Which chemical group of disinfectants remains active, stable, and persistent for a long period of time?
What is the main difference between disinfection and sterilization?
What is the main difference between disinfection and sterilization?
What can occur in sensitized persons exposed to any airborne chemical, including germicides?
What can occur in sensitized persons exposed to any airborne chemical, including germicides?
What is the preferred method of control for minimizing exposure to airborne chemicals?
What is the preferred method of control for minimizing exposure to airborne chemicals?
Which items require low-temperature sterilization technology?
Which items require low-temperature sterilization technology?
What are antiseptics?
What are antiseptics?
What is the purpose of the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) test?
What is the purpose of the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) test?
What can result from using incorrect concentrations and inappropriate disinfectants?
What can result from using incorrect concentrations and inappropriate disinfectants?
Which items are recommended for steam sterilization?
Which items are recommended for steam sterilization?
