1
Q
What is the most widely used method of sterilization in the medical office?
A
Autoclave or steam.
2
Q
The Autoclave uses pressure to?
A
Increase the temperature of steam for thermal destruction of microbial life.
3
Q
What does exposing items to high heat and pressure for a specific amount of time ensures?
A
All microorganism and their spores are killed.
4
Q
Chemical sterilization is a method used in many medical offices when?
A
The object being sterilized is too large or too heat sensitive for autoclaving.
5
Q
What are the most common items sterilized with the use of chemicals?
A
Endoscopes.
6
Q
What are two commonly used liquid chemical sterilizing agents?
A
Wavicide and Codex OPA.
Medical Assistant Lesson 30
flashcards
Decks in class (20)
# Cards
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Chapter 1: Instrumental Classifications4
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Chapter 1: Cutting and Dissecting Instruments8
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Chapter 1: Grasping and Clamping instruments11
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Chapter 1: Dilating, Probing and Visualizing6
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Chapter 1: Instrument Components7
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Chapter 1: Care of Instruments6
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Chapter 2: Sterile Tray Setup15
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Chapter 2: Preoperaative Assistance5
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Chapter 2: Preoperative Skin Preparation8
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Chapter 2: Assisting with Anesthesia7
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Chapter 2: Postoperative Assistance6
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Chapter 3: Methods of Asepsis6
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Chapter 3: Sterilization Methods6
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Chapter 3: Surgical Hand Scrub12
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Chapter 3: Donning Sterile Gloves10
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Chapter 4: Maintaining Sterility2
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Chapter 4: Wound Care17
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Chapter 4: Removing Sutures or Staples11
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Chapter 4: Changing Sterile Dressings7
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Chapter 4: Wound Collection5
