Lesson 5.1: Central Sterilization Room (CSR)

Question 1

Unprocessed biological monitor from the same lot as test monitor and verifies viability of unexposed microorganisms

Answer 1

Biological Control

Question 2

Bacterial endospore test that assesses if sterilization has occurred. “Biological Indicator” or “Biological Spore” test

Answer 2

Biological Monitor

Question 3

A diagnostic test of pre-vacuum; checks sterilizer’s ability to remove air from the chamber and detects air leaks. Not a sterility assurance test

Answer 3

Bowie-Dick Test

Question 4

Destruction/Inhibition of most viruses and bacteria; doesn’t kill spores and cannot be verified by a monitor

Answer 4

Chemical Disinfection

Question 5

Continuous elapsed time while sterilizer is operating at preselected sterilizing parameters (temperature and pressure)

Answer 5

Exposure Time

Question 6

A process using steam heat under pressure length of time to kill all microorganisms

Answer 6

Saturated Steam Sterilization

Question 7

Remains visibly wet following a complete sterilization/drying cycle

Answer 7

Wet Pack/Wet Load