Steam Sterilization Cycles - Steam Flush Pressure Pulse

Guide to Steam Sterilization Cycles -

Steam Flush Pressure Pulse

Multiple Choice

Which cycle types are more preferred due to more efficient air removal?

• Dynamic air removal cycles

• Gravity cycles

Multiple Choice

During conditioning air is introduced into the chamber

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which represents the proper order of the phases?

• Exposure, conditioning, drying

• Conditioning, drying, exposure

• Conditioning, exposure, drying

Multiple Choice

The vacuum of a prevacuum cycle could pull unfiltered air into the sterilization chamber thereby contaminating the load contents.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Dynamic Air Removal sterilizers must all be tested with a Bowie Dick test.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

SFPP does not require a Bowie Dick test because it is a gravity cycle.

• True

• False

SFPP is not a gravity cycle

Multiple Choice

If an IFU recommends a prevacuum cycle an equivalent SFPP cycle may be substituted.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

This lesson will supersede any facility policy

• No, don't be silly.

• Of course! All CS managers must bend to my will!