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IUSS correct answers immediate use steam sterilization(flash sterilization)
Point of use processing correct answers Processing a medical device immediately before use,
and/or close to patient care area
IUSS correct answers Process designed for the cleaning, steam sterilization and delivery of
patient care items for immediate use.
Terminal Sterilization correct answers Sterilizing wrapped instruments in a full cycle.
AORN does not recognize IUSD sterilization for implants correct answers
According to the FDA, an implant is an item that is placed into a surgically or naturally
formed body cavity to remain for 30 days or more. correct answers
4 IUSS Cycles correct answers 1. Gravity Displacement
2. Pre-vacuum
3. Steam-Flush Pressure-pulse
4. Express (Not always available)
IUSS Cycle Times correct answers 12-30 mins
gravity sterilizer conditions correct answers temp 250-254 degrees f, 15-17 psi, and minimum
exposed of fifteen minutes
Pre vac and Gravity time correct answers 270 4 min 20-30 dry time Pre-vac
250 30 min 15-30 dry time gravity
Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilizer
Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse (SFPP) correct answers Steam sterilizers that use an active air
removal system.
Gravity displacement sterilizer correct answers A type of sterilizer that removes air by
gravity.
condition phase correct answers steam enters chamber, air is forced out or mechanically
removed. temperature and pressure increase.
Exposure Phase of Steam Sterilization correct answers When steam is exposed for 3, 4 or 10
mins
Exhaust Phase of Steam Sterilization correct answers filtered air enters, steam is removed
from chamber, and pressure inside returns to atm
pressure in chamber correct answers Steam pressure and jacket gauges pressure must both be
equal during exposure phases