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What is a key advantage of using the plasma method for sterilization?
What is a key advantage of using the plasma method for sterilization?
- Ability to sterilize at high temperatures
- Increased drying times for unwrapped instruments
- Preservation of polymer integrity at low temperatures (correct)
- Short exposure times at high temperatures
For wrapped instruments in a table-top gravity-displacement steam sterilizer, what is the exposure time required at 132°C (270°F)?
For wrapped instruments in a table-top gravity-displacement steam sterilizer, what is the exposure time required at 132°C (270°F)?
- 3 min
- 30 min
- 10 min
- 15 min (correct)
What is the recommended drying time for textiles/porous loads in a table-top gravity-displacement steam sterilizer at 134°C (273°F)?
What is the recommended drying time for textiles/porous loads in a table-top gravity-displacement steam sterilizer at 134°C (273°F)?
- 3 min (correct)
- 99 min
- 20 min
- 30 min
What is the exposure time for unwrapped nonporous items, such as instruments, in a table-top dynamic-air-removal steam sterilizer at 135°C (275°F)?
What is the exposure time for unwrapped nonporous items, such as instruments, in a table-top dynamic-air-removal steam sterilizer at 135°C (275°F)?
In immediate use or 'flash' sterilization, what is recommended regarding the storage of items after sterilization?
In immediate use or 'flash' sterilization, what is recommended regarding the storage of items after sterilization?
What is the exposure time required for wrapped instruments in a table-top dynamic-air-removal steam sterilizer at 121°C (250°F)?
What is the exposure time required for wrapped instruments in a table-top dynamic-air-removal steam sterilizer at 121°C (250°F)?
What is the recommended exposure time for textiles/porous loads in a table-top dynamic-air-removal steam sterilizer at 132°C (270°F)?
What is the recommended exposure time for textiles/porous loads in a table-top dynamic-air-removal steam sterilizer at 132°C (270°F)?
What potential hazard is associated with hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization?
What potential hazard is associated with hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization?
How does lumen length affect the effectiveness of Ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization?
How does lumen length affect the effectiveness of Ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization?
What is a drawback of vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization?
What is a drawback of vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization?
Which type of disinfection is Glutaraldehyde primarily used for?
Which type of disinfection is Glutaraldehyde primarily used for?
What is a limitation of using Phenolic for disinfection?
What is a limitation of using Phenolic for disinfection?
Why can Glutaraldehyde not process cellulose materials?
Why can Glutaraldehyde not process cellulose materials?
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