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Gravity Displacement Sterilizer Principle

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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?

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?

Pulsed phase sterilizer

Dynamic air-removal (prevacuum) (correct)

Steam displacement

Gravity displacement

In a gravity displacement sterilizer, how is air displaced from the chamber?

By displacing it downward with steam Signup and view all the answers

Why are positive and negative pressure pulses used in a dynamic air-removal sterilizer?

To remove all air from the chamber Signup and view all the answers

What happens as the pressure increases inside a dynamic air-removal sterilizer?

Steam temperature increases Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of chemical indicators in sterilization processes?

To ensure sterility is achieved Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes central processing technicians (CPTs) as a skilled profession in healthcare?

Expertise in materials management, decontamination, and sterilization Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following items need to be sterile before use on a patient according to the text?

Vascular catheters Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes disinfection from sterilization in the context of medical equipment?

Effect on spores Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used for decontamination of noncritical items according to the text?

Disinfection with isopropyl alcohol Signup and view all the answers

How is sterilization monitored to ensure patient safety?

Chemical and biological methods Signup and view all the answers