CBSPD Sterilization - Certification Exam Review

Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Method of Killing - Answer- Denatures microorganism proteins Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Sterilant Used - Answer- Combination of steam and ambient air Steam Using Gravity Displacement: How do steam and ambient are sterilize? - Answer- Steam displaces the air, and forces it out of the drain vent. Steam then comes in direct contact with items Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Parameters (3) - Answer- 1. Time 2. Temperature 3. Pressure Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Common cycle times (3) - Answer- 1. 30 min, 250°F, 15 psi 2. 15-25 min, 275°F, 27 psi 3. 10 min, 275°F, 30 psi Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Items that CAN be sterilized - Answer- 1. Critical items that are heat and moisture resistant 2. Semi-critical items that are heat and moisture resistant 3. Sharps Containers Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Items that CANNOT be sterilized - Answer- Heat and moisture sensitive materials Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Biological Indicator - Answer- Geobacillus Stearothermophilus Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Method of Killing - Answer- Denatures microorganism proteins Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Sterilants Used (3) - Answer- 1. Combination of steam and ambient air 2. Prevacuum Sterilizers 3. (SFPP) Steam-flush pressure-pulse sterilizers Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Parameters (3) - Answer- 1. Time 2. Temperature 3. Pressure