Taking Care Of Your Materials

Question 1

After a piercing you should always do what with your semi critical items?

Answer 1

Rinse them with soap, water, a nail brush to remove blood and possible debris, then put them in the autoclave.

Question 2

Where should you store your tools when not in use?

Answer 2

In the autoclave sanitation pouches, In a cool dry place, that has been previously sterilized

Question 3

Why should you never leave your tools in cold solution for longer than 13 hours?

Answer 3

It will degrade and corrode your tools

Question 4

What is the most important part of taking care of the autoclave?

Answer 4

Spore testing it every two weeks to make sure it’s still a sterile environment.

Question 5

What are the preferred types of gloves to use?

Answer 5

Nitral 5mil gloves

Question 6

Where do you bring your sharps disposal box?

Answer 6

To your local hospital, pharmacy or other medical center so they can properly and safely dispose of them.