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What is the level of decontamination required for all reusable invasive medical devices?
What is the level of decontamination required for all reusable invasive medical devices?
- Disinfection
- Decontamination
- Sanitization
- Sterilization (correct)
What is an ideal characteristic of sterilization methods?
What is an ideal characteristic of sterilization methods?
- Long cycle time
- High equipment cost
- Difficult validation
- Rapid throughput (correct)
Which of the following sterilization methods uses normal pressure?
Which of the following sterilization methods uses normal pressure?
- Steam (moist heat)
- Dry Heat (correct)
- Gas plasma
- Ethylene Oxide (EO)
What is the cycle time of Gas plasma sterilization method?
What is the cycle time of Gas plasma sterilization method?
What is the purpose of processing wrapped items in sterilization?
What is the purpose of processing wrapped items in sterilization?
What is the primary goal of sterilization?
What is the primary goal of sterilization?
Which sterilization method uses high pressure?
Which sterilization method uses high pressure?
What is a benefit of sterilizing wrapped items?
What is a benefit of sterilizing wrapped items?
Which sterilization method uses sub-atmospheric or high pressure?
Which sterilization method uses sub-atmospheric or high pressure?
What is a characteristic of ideal sterilization methods?
What is a characteristic of ideal sterilization methods?
What is the primary purpose of sterilization?
What is the primary purpose of sterilization?
Which sterilization method uses moisture?
Which sterilization method uses moisture?
What is a benefit of sterilizing items before storing them?
What is a benefit of sterilizing items before storing them?
Which sterilization method has the longest cycle time?
Which sterilization method has the longest cycle time?
What is a characteristic of steam sterilization?
What is a characteristic of steam sterilization?
What is the key benefit of sterilizing wrapped items?
What is the key benefit of sterilizing wrapped items?
Which sterilization method uses both heat and moisture?
Which sterilization method uses both heat and moisture?
What is a limitation of the Dry Heat sterilization method?
What is a limitation of the Dry Heat sterilization method?
Which sterilization method is capable of processing items at ambient temperature?
Which sterilization method is capable of processing items at ambient temperature?
What is the main goal of sterilization in the context of reusable medical devices?
What is the main goal of sterilization in the context of reusable medical devices?
Study Notes
Sterilization Definition and Requirements
- Sterilization is the complete destruction of microorganisms, including bacterial spores.
- This level of decontamination is required for all reusable invasive medical devices (RMD).
Ideal Sterilization Methods
- Have rapid throughput
- Are easily validated
- Are capable of processing wrapped items to enable storage after processing without the risk of environmental contamination of processed items.
Sterilization Methods
- Steam (moist heat) at high pressure:
- Cycle time: approximately 40-60 minutes
- Dry Heat:
- Similar to an oven
- Uses normal pressure
- Cycle time: up to 2 hours
- Gas Plasma:
- At ambient temperature
- Cycle time: 45-75 minutes
- Ethylene Oxide (EO):
- At sub-atmospheric or high pressure
- Low Temperature Steam and Formaldehyde Vapor:
- Cycle time: not specified
Sterilization Definition and Requirements
- Sterilization is the complete destruction of microorganisms, including bacterial spores.
- This level of decontamination is required for all reusable invasive medical devices (RMD).
Ideal Sterilization Methods
- Have rapid throughput
- Are easily validated
- Are capable of processing wrapped items to enable storage after processing without the risk of environmental contamination of processed items.
Sterilization Methods
- Steam (moist heat) at high pressure:
- Cycle time: approximately 40-60 minutes
- Dry Heat:
- Similar to an oven
- Uses normal pressure
- Cycle time: up to 2 hours
- Gas Plasma:
- At ambient temperature
- Cycle time: 45-75 minutes
- Ethylene Oxide (EO):
- At sub-atmospheric or high pressure
- Low Temperature Steam and Formaldehyde Vapor:
- Cycle time: not specified
Sterilization Definition and Requirements
- Sterilization is the complete destruction of microorganisms, including bacterial spores.
- This level of decontamination is required for all reusable invasive medical devices (RMD).
Ideal Sterilization Methods
- Have rapid throughput
- Are easily validated
- Are capable of processing wrapped items to enable storage after processing without the risk of environmental contamination of processed items.
Sterilization Methods
- Steam (moist heat) at high pressure:
- Cycle time: approximately 40-60 minutes
- Dry Heat:
- Similar to an oven
- Uses normal pressure
- Cycle time: up to 2 hours
- Gas Plasma:
- At ambient temperature
- Cycle time: 45-75 minutes
- Ethylene Oxide (EO):
- At sub-atmospheric or high pressure
- Low Temperature Steam and Formaldehyde Vapor:
- Cycle time: not specified
Sterilization Definition and Requirements
- Sterilization is the complete destruction of microorganisms, including bacterial spores.
- This level of decontamination is required for all reusable invasive medical devices (RMD).
Ideal Sterilization Methods
- Have rapid throughput
- Are easily validated
- Are capable of processing wrapped items to enable storage after processing without the risk of environmental contamination of processed items.
Sterilization Methods
- Steam (moist heat) at high pressure:
- Cycle time: approximately 40-60 minutes
- Dry Heat:
- Similar to an oven
- Uses normal pressure
- Cycle time: up to 2 hours
- Gas Plasma:
- At ambient temperature
- Cycle time: 45-75 minutes
- Ethylene Oxide (EO):
- At sub-atmospheric or high pressure
- Low Temperature Steam and Formaldehyde Vapor:
- Cycle time: not specified
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This quiz covers the concept of sterilization, its importance in medical devices, and ideal methods for achieving sterilization. Learn about the requirements and characteristics of effective sterilization techniques.
