Chapter 14: High Temp Sterilization

When combining loads, hard goods should be placed on the top shelves to allow for more efficient removal of the condensate.

Three of the main phases of a terminal steam sterilizer cycle are _____________, ____________ and _______________.

The steam sterilization process can be affected by the design of the medical device being sterilized.

Central Service technicians need to understand the anatomy of a steam sterilizer to ____________________.

The weakest part of a steam sterilizer is the __________.

The most common reason for steam sterilization failure is ______________.

The coolest place in a steam sterilizer is the _____________.

Steam flush pressure pulse sterilizers are a type of gravity sterilizers.

Factors that can cause sterilant contact failure with the instrument are ________________ and a _______________.

One of the most frequent causes of a clogged drain screen is ___________.

After sterilization, the load contents may take two hours or more to cool.

Items with a standard steam sterilization cycle recommended by the manufacturer can be damaged if run in an extended cycle.

Immediate use steam sterilization is the process to sterilize trays for future use.

Wood products should be sterilized in an extended steam cycle.

When water is seen on the outside of a pack after sterilization the pack is considered safe to use if all other packs in the load are dry.

Packs that are improperly packaged or loaded on the sterilizer cart frequently become wet packs.

Peel pouches should be placed ________________ for sterilization.