+
Related Flashcards
Related Topics
Cards In This Set
| Front | Back |
|
What are the 7 steps for instrument processing?
|
Transport, cleaning, packaging, sterilization, storage, delivery, quality
|
|
What are the 3 classifications of instruments?
|
Critical, semi critical, non critical
|
|
What is a semi critical instrument?
|
Touched mucous membranes but not penetrate bone or soft tissue
|
|
How are critical instruments to be cleaned?
|
Sterilized by heat
|
|
How should semi critical instruments be cleaned?
|
Are heat tolerant and should be sterilized
|
|
How are non critical instruments cleaned?
|
Intermediate or low level disinfectant
|
|
What should you always wear when processing an instrument?
|
Utility gloves, mask, eyewear, and protective clothing
|
|
What are ultrasonic cleaners used for?
|
Loosen and remove debris
|
|
How does the ultrasonic cleaner work?
|
Produces sound waves, bubbles implode(burst inward),, time is from 15 to 5 mins
|
|
What are the advantages and disadvantages of steam autoclave?
|
Advantages- short time, no corrosion, instruments dry quickly
disadvantages- damages some plastic and rubber, use of distilled water, may rust non stainless steelq |
|
What are the advantages and disadvantages of chemical vapor?
|
Advantages-short time , good penetration of steam, common
disadvantages- instruments must be dry, damages plastic/ rubber, requires a special sol, good ventilation, not closed containers, cloth wrap may absorb chemicals |
|
What are the advantages/disadvantages of the dry heat oven type(static air)
|
Advantages- no corrosion, use closed containers, items are dry after cycle
disadvantages- long period of time, must be pre dried, |
|
What are the advantages to rapid heat transfer?
|
Very fast, no corrosion, items are dry after cycle
|
|
What are the 2 main dry heat sterilizers?
|
Static and forced air
|
|
How does a static air sterilizer work?
|
Heating coils are on the bottom of the chamber and the hot air arises inside through the convection
|
