___ items: Come into contact with soft tissue and bone and run the ___ risk of disease transmission. Such as probes and scalers.
- Critical
- Highest
Non critical items: These items could potentially come into contact with intact skin and pose ___ risk of disease transmission.
- Lower
What is the proper order of processing contaminated instruments?
- Place cassette in ultrasonic cleaner
- Hand scrub as necessary
- Rinse and dry instruments
- Package for sterilizing
We always follow the ____ directions for obtaining instructions for how to use sterilizing equipment and cleaners.
- Manufactures
The use of ____ devices is the preferred method of instrument cleaning. Manual scrubbing is NOT a recommended cleaning method.
- Automated devices
Ture or false: The change of color on the indicator confirms the autoclave reached a designated temperature required for penetration. This is not a confirmation of sterilization but an indication the device is working properly.
*On sterilization pouches*
True
Packages are kept completely sealed until ____ in front of the patient.
-Unwrapped
What are 4 approved methods of sterilization?
1. Autoclave: steam under pressure
2. Dry heat
3. Chemical vapor
4. Flash sterilization
True or false: Incomplete sterilization frequently results from inadequate preparation of materials to be sterilized (precleaning to remove all debris, properly packaging), misuse of equipment (overloading, timing, temp selection), or inadequate maintenance.