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testing that assesses the performance of a steam sterilizer in the environment in which it will be used
before the equipment is approved for routine use in the healthcare facility - ✔✔qualification
while some sterilization failures result from mechanical failures over which the technician has no control,
many process failures can be avoided by - ✔✔developing good work practices
during placement and packaging of items for sterilization, care is required to insure that items that could
____ are placed correctly on the sterilizer carriage - ✔✔trap air
a steam sterilizer can successfully sterilize anything placed in it - ✔✔false
these are installed on the steam distribution lines to help remove condensate - ✔✔steam straps
paper/plastic peel pouches must be placed ___ for sterilization - ✔✔on edge
manufacturers have begun to test instruments to determine if current sterilization processes are
effective using a process called - ✔✔validation testing
sterilization cycles that fall outside of the traditional cycles used in the central service department
because exposure times exceed standard steam sterilization times - ✔✔extended cycles
sterilization records should be retained according to the policies and procedures established by the -
✔✔individual health care facility
the steam sterilizer's chamber drain screen should be inspected and cleaned - ✔✔at least daily
100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest
2024 Version
testing that assesses the performance of a steam sterilizer in the environment in which it will be used
before the equipment is approved for routine use in the healthcare facility - ✔✔qualification
while some sterilization failures result from mechanical failures over which the technician has no control,
many process failures can be avoided by - ✔✔developing good work practices
during placement and packaging of items for sterilization, care is required to insure that items that could
____ are placed correctly on the sterilizer carriage - ✔✔trap air
a steam sterilizer can successfully sterilize anything placed in it - ✔✔false
these are installed on the steam distribution lines to help remove condensate - ✔✔steam straps
paper/plastic peel pouches must be placed ___ for sterilization - ✔✔on edge
manufacturers have begun to test instruments to determine if current sterilization processes are
effective using a process called - ✔✔validation testing
sterilization cycles that fall outside of the traditional cycles used in the central service department
because exposure times exceed standard steam sterilization times - ✔✔extended cycles
sterilization records should be retained according to the policies and procedures established by the -
✔✔individual health care facility
the steam sterilizer's chamber drain screen should be inspected and cleaned - ✔✔at least daily
