CBSPD: Chapter 10: Sterilization Questions and Answers

Which method of sterilization is used to sterilize liquids? ANSWER-Gravity steam For sterilization, paper-plastic peel packages should be placed: ANSWER-On their edge In a mixed load of textile and metal goods, the textile packs should be placed ANSWER-On top rack Stacking of rigid sterilization containers on the autoclave rack is permitted when: ANSWER-The manufacturer provides technical data stating that is is acceptable What is used to verify that the sterilizer air removal mechanism is functioning properly? ANSWER-Bowie-Dick test Which of the following monitor methods verifies that conditions Within the load were adequate to kill bacterial spores? ANSWER-Biological What is the correct action to take if a written item needs to be removed from the load record? ANSWER-Draw a line through the item and initial A type 5 indicator is called a ANSWER-Integrator The Bowie dick test is used to monitor ANSWER-Dynamic-air-removal cycles What should be done if the Bowie dick tests fails the first time? ANSWER-Report to supervisor