Biological Indicators - ANSWER every implantable device is to be processed with this
IUSS should be used only - ANSWER when there is insufficient time to process by the pre-
ferred wrapped or container method.
Biological Indicator (Positive Response) - ANSWER cloudy, growth, color change
Biological Indicator (Negative Response) - ANSWER no growth; no color change; no fluo-
rescence
***this is what you want to see
Prion & Spores can only be killed with: - ANSWER Ethylne-Oxide
Sterility is considered to be - ANSWER event related; not time related
Maximum length of nails for operating room nurses - ANSWER 2 mm/0.08
IFU overrides - ANSWER hospital policy & procedure
CDC Recommends the minimum amount of time for hand washing? - ANSWER 20 sec-
onds
Resident organisms - ANSWER flora below the surface of the skin; i.e = sebaceous glands,
adherent and resistant to removal
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IUSS should be used only - ANSWER when there is insufficient time to process by the pre-
ferred wrapped or container method.
Biological Indicator (Positive Response) - ANSWER cloudy, growth, color change
Biological Indicator (Negative Response) - ANSWER no growth; no color change; no fluo-
rescence
***this is what you want to see
Prion & Spores can only be killed with: - ANSWER Ethylne-Oxide
Sterility is considered to be - ANSWER event related; not time related
Maximum length of nails for operating room nurses - ANSWER 2 mm/0.08
IFU overrides - ANSWER hospital policy & procedure
CDC Recommends the minimum amount of time for hand washing? - ANSWER 20 sec-
onds
Resident organisms - ANSWER flora below the surface of the skin; i.e = sebaceous glands,
adherent and resistant to removal
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