NDAEB 3.3 Principles and Techniques of Sterilization Part 5

An item on an armamentarium tray is removed directly from the packaging. What is it considered?

The dental assistant is using rapid heat transfer. Of the following, what does NOT describe this type of sterilization?

Which of the following is NOT a preprinted indicator tape label typically used?

What will the dental assistant do with a spore test in the packaging area?

A dental assistant must use the small office steam sterilizer to clean dental equipment? Which of the following would be the cycle time at 273 degree F?( RQ)

If a package that stores sterilized instruments becomes wet, what should be done?

Which of the following will NOT break the link between the infectious agent and the reservoir?

Which of the following breaks the link between the portal of entry and susceptibility?

Where are biological monitors inserted?

How often should biologic monitoring be performed at a minimum?

Keeping in line with sterility assurance, the dental assistant follows the four step method to ensure all instruments are properly sterilized. Which of the following is the first step of the process?

The dental assistant is using sealed glass ampules of bacterial endospores to monitor sterilization. What type of monitoring is being used?

The autoclave sterilizes instruments through the use of?

Of the following, which is true of clean instruments?

How long would a dry heat sterilizer at 340 F typically take to sterilize instruments?

The dental office is using a sterilizer that requires a special solution. Which of the following is the office MOST likely using?

What removes debris from roller transports?

Which packing material would you use in steam or dry heat sterilizers?

What is used when the indicator cannot be seen from a closed packet?

What extra precaution should be used with implantable devices?

What needs to be done when new packaging is being used for sterilization?

When packaging instruments, the dental assistant used gauze pads. What did she most likely use them for? ( Repeated Question)