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Which distribution system is designed to reduce store room inventory
---correct answer ---Just-in-time
Ethylene oxide gas kills microorganisms by a process called ---correct
answer ---alkylation
The nominal concentration of hydrogen peroxide in a low-temperature
gas plasma sterilizer is ---correct answer ---59%
Rigid sterilization containers must be biologically tested before ---
correct answer ---they are purchased
In the sterile storage area, the ventilation system must be under ---
correct answer ---positive pressure
,The hourly air exchange rate in the sterile storage area should be at
least ---correct answer ---4
What are some factors that affect the drying time in a steam sterilizer
---correct answer ---configuration the load, weight of the sets, type of
packaging, environmental conditions (temperature and humidity)
The optimum amount of supply to order is called ---correct answer ---
economical order quantity
What is the first step to take when an instrument needs to be
sterilized for immediate use ---correct answer ---clean the instrument
according to the manufacturer's instruction
What is the range of dryness incoming saturated steam should be ---
correct answer ---97% to 100%
Failure to remove all air from a package to be steam sterilized may
result in ---correct answer ---poor steam penetration
, Damage to medical/surgical supplies stored in the receiving area can
be avoided by ---correct answer ---avoiding temperature and humidity
extremes
In a non-table top sterilizer, steam is exhausted through the ---correct
answer ---chamber drain line
Textile packs must be placed on their side in the steam sterilizer in
order to ---correct answer ---facilitate air removal and steam
penetration
The most unique feature of an integrating chemical indicator is ---
correct answer ---its ability to perform in parallel to a biological
indicator
What is most effective to minimize frequent reprocessing of sterile
supplies ---correct answer ---proper stock rotation
The coldest location inside the steam sterilizer chamber is ---correct
answer ---the drain line