SNursingI- Microbes (Chemical Sterilization).txt

what are the 2 classes of chemical sterilization?

liquid sterilization is used mostly for ____ and is more common than gas.

what are the 2 liquids used in cold trays?

gluteraldehyde is only used on _____ and _____

things placed in a cold tray are only considered ____ not sterilized

why is gluteraldehyde not used on living tissues?

what liquid is used on living tissues?
what is this used as @ school?

gases are used for things that cannot tolerate a high temp like an _____

what are the 2 gases used?

what are the uses for ethylene oxide?
IIM

how does EO gas work?

what are the adv. of EO gas?
LPM

what are the dis adv of EO gas?
(takes how many hours + air out time)
SEFCM

which gas is more common, EO or HPGP?

why is HPGP used?

what is the adv of HPGP?

what is the disadv of HPGP?

what is required with every sx pack?

this indicator changes color when exposed to heat and doesnt indicate sterility

indicator that uses vials or paper strips impregnated with bacillus stearothermophilusthen cultured (takes 2 days)

envelopes and bags use a ____ change to indicate sterility

the practice of soaking objects in disinfectant solutions (dull sharp edges)
sterility is not garunteed
used for dirty or minor procedures (fe. neuter)
also used for inst. that shouldnt be autoclaved

procedure for ____ sterilization:
clean instruments
soak for 15mins in solution
to be considered sterile they must soak for 3 hours
solution should be changed every 2 w. (14d)

cold trays should be labeled with ___ and ___

what are some examples of chemical disinfectants?
PQAA

what are some examples of antiseptics?
HBO

what are the ex of phenols?

when are phenols commonly used?

what is important to remember about using lysol to clean?

what should never be mixed with bleach?

what are the 2 examples of quaternary ammonium?
RB

quaternary ammonium is not effective against ___ & ____

what are the 2 examples of aldehydes?
FG

what are the 2 types of alcohol?
EI

why should alcohol never be used on open wounds?
CP

alcohol is ineffective against ____ & ____, making this a _____

what is the final paint?

what conc. of alcohol should not be used on pts.?
*what is it used for?

one of the first disinfectants used
can be cytotoxic if not diluted (1:30)
kills viruses
list an example

what is an example of a chloride compound?
aka?

not common in veterinary med.
only on intact skin
must be greatly diluted to use on skin
(tincture: 2% ___ & 50% ethyl)

iodine combined ith a carrier molecule
this is more commonly used in vet med
used as scrub

what is an ex. of idophors?

what are the different effects of idophors compared to iodine?

what are the 2 biguanides?
what is the difference btw the 2?

nolvasan solution is used as a ____ ____ if diluted

is there an ideal chemical disinfectant?