Intro
Occurs when a medical device is processed immediately before use?
Point of Use Processing
The # of microorganisms on an object?
Bioload-Bioburden-Microbial Load
Steam that contains the maximum amount of water vapor?
Saturated Steam
Saturated Steam should posses a relative humidity of ______% to _______%
97-100
Process designed for the cleaning, steam sterilization and immediate delivery of heat sensitive items?
IUSS Immediate Use steam Sterilization
What is the weakest part of the sterilizer?
Door
Gases that cannot be liquified by compression of under the conditions of temperature?
Non-condensable gases
Peel pouches should be lined up in what order?
Paper to Plastic
IUSS is to be used only in_________________ situations?
Emergency
Where is the thermostatic trap located?
Drain Line
If a wet pack is considered contaminated it should be?
Reprocessed
If IUSS is used the items are intended to be used____________?
Immediately
What are the four phases of the sterilization cycle?
Conditioning, Exposure, Exhaust, Dry
The chamber drain strainer should be removed and cleaned?
Daily
The process in which medical devices and surgical instruments are sterilized in their final container?
Terminal Sterilization
What are the ranges in temperature for steam sterilization to kill heat resistant bacteria?
270F - 275F