Low-temperature Sterilization Quiz!
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How much do you know about low-temperature sterilization? Ethylene oxide and vaporized hydrogen peroxide Ethylene oxide has been the most used process for sterilizing temperature and moisture-sensitive medical devices and supplies in healthcare institutions in the United States. Low-temperature sterilization is intended for use in the terminal sterilization of properly prepared metal and nonmetal devices used in healthcare facilities. This quiz will teach you about low-temperature sterilization. Good luck with the quiz.
- 1.
____________ is a byproduct of ozone sterilization.
- A.
Oxygen
- B.
Bacillus atrophaeus
- C.
Ethylene oxide
- D.
U.S food and drug administration (FDA)
Correct Answer
A. Oxygen -
- 2.
The ____________method of low-temperature sterilization uses gas cartridges for a sterlant.
- A.
Bacillus atrophaeus
- B.
Oxygen
- C.
Ethylene oxide
- D.
Sterility assurance leve
Correct Answer
C. Ethylene oxide -
- 3.
The probability of a viable microorganism being present on an item after sterilization is the _______________
- A.
Bacillus atrophaeus
- B.
Sterility assurance level
- C.
Ethylene oxide
- D.
Oxygen
Correct Answer
B. Sterility assurance level -
- 4.
The bacterial spore used to test ethylene oxide sterilization cycles is__________
- A.
Ethylene oxide
- B.
Geobacillus stearothemophilus
- C.
Bacillus atrophaeus
- D.
Oxygen
Correct Answer
C. Bacillus atrophaeus -
- 5.
Cycle time for items sterilized using ozone sterilization is __________
- A.
2.5 hours
- B.
3.0 hours
- C.
4.5 hours
- D.
6 hours
Correct Answer
C. 4.5 hours -
- 6.
An aeration time of ____________at 140 degree F is recommended for items sterilized with ethylene oxide.
- A.
2 hours
- B.
4 hours
- C.
6 hours
- D.
8 hours
Correct Answer
D. 8 hours -
- 7.
_________________________ is a bacterial spore used to test hydrogen peroxide sterilization cycle.
- A.
Bacillus atrophaeus
- B.
Geobacillus stearothermohilus
- C.
Oxygen
- D.
Ethylene oxide
Correct Answer
B. Geobacillus stearothermohilus -
- 8.
Exposure time for items sterilized using ethylene oxide sterilization is _____________
- A.
1 hours
- B.
2.5 hours
- C.
6 hours
- D.
8 hours
Correct Answer
B. 2.5 hours -
- 9.
_____________________ set exposure standards for chemical sterilants.
- A.
EPA
- B.
SGNA
- C.
U..S. food and drug administration (FDA)
- D.
The occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)
Correct Answer
D. The occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) -
- 10.
__________ recommends that sterilants be rigorously tested before being marketed.
- A.
U.S. food and drug administration (FDA)
- B.
OSHA
- C.
EPA
- D.
WHO
Correct Answer
A. U.S. food and drug administration (FDA) -
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