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How does a gravity displacement sterilizer operate?
How does a gravity displacement sterilizer operate?
- By pulsing air and steam in the chamber
- By increasing temperature to remove air
- By displacing air downward with steam (correct)
- By using vacuum force to pull air from the chamber
Why is it crucial for a gravity displacement sterilizer to remove all air from the chamber?
Why is it crucial for a gravity displacement sterilizer to remove all air from the chamber?
- To increase the temperature inside the sterilizer
- To introduce pulsed phases of steam
- To create positive and negative pressure pulses
- To prevent blockage and ensure proper sterilization (correct)
Which type of sterilizer pulls air from the chamber with vacuum force?
Which type of sterilizer pulls air from the chamber with vacuum force?
- Pulsed phase sterilizer
- Dynamic air-removal (prevacuum) (correct)
- Steam displacement
- Gravity displacement
In a gravity displacement sterilizer, how is air displaced from the chamber?
In a gravity displacement sterilizer, how is air displaced from the chamber?
Why are positive and negative pressure pulses used in a dynamic air-removal sterilizer?
Why are positive and negative pressure pulses used in a dynamic air-removal sterilizer?
What happens as the pressure increases inside a dynamic air-removal sterilizer?
What happens as the pressure increases inside a dynamic air-removal sterilizer?
What is the main purpose of chemical indicators in sterilization processes?
What is the main purpose of chemical indicators in sterilization processes?
What distinguishes central processing technicians (CPTs) as a skilled profession in healthcare?
What distinguishes central processing technicians (CPTs) as a skilled profession in healthcare?
Which of the following items need to be sterile before use on a patient according to the text?
Which of the following items need to be sterile before use on a patient according to the text?
What distinguishes disinfection from sterilization in the context of medical equipment?
What distinguishes disinfection from sterilization in the context of medical equipment?
Which method is used for decontamination of noncritical items according to the text?
Which method is used for decontamination of noncritical items according to the text?
How is sterilization monitored to ensure patient safety?
How is sterilization monitored to ensure patient safety?
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