CST Exam - Sterilization & Disinfection 2025
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The amount of pressure a) 15-17 lb
necessary in a steam
sterilizer set at 250F is:
Positive assurance that a) biological control test
sterilization conditions
have been achieved can
only be obtained through
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A wrapped tray of c) 30 minutes
instruments is sterilized in
a gravity displacement
sterilizer at 250 F for
The minimum exposure b) 3 minutes
time for unwrapped
instruments in a flash
sterilizer that is set at
270F is
When steam is used to d) a residual of distilled water should be left inside
sterilize a rubber tubing the lumen
or catheter
To be sterilized a) 12 lb
effectively, a linen pack
must not weigh more
than
Gravity displacement d) steam
utilizes ---- to destroy
microorganisms
The process called b) ultrasonic cleaner
cavitation occurs in the
All of the following c) all instruments must be closed
statements regarding
instrument sets are true
EXCEPT:
All of the following d) solutions may be autoclaved along with other
statements regarding items as long as they are on a shelf alone
steam sterilization are
true EXCEPT:
Wrapped basin sets may d) 20 minutes
be sterilized by steam
under pressure at 250F
for a minimum of
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