Lecture exam 4 study prep

Which type of suture has wicking capabilities you need to be cautious about?

• monofilimant

• multifilament

Surgical instruments should be sterilized with ratchets closed

• True

• False

Is it ok to wait until the end of the day to clean bloody surgical instruments?

• its ok...doesnt really matter

• do it when you have time

• do it as soon as possible as to avoid rusting

• it should be done immediately

Surgical instruments do not need to be totally dry before being wrapped and sterilized

• True

• False

I know 4 things that should be written on every surgical pack

• yes I do

• I need to study more

• Im supposed to write on a pack?

I know of 3 variables that makes how long a sterilized pack remain sterile

• yes I do

• I do not

I know 2 systems that indicate the sterility of a pack

• yes I do

• I do not

A correct example of sterilization parameters for an autoclave would be

• 300* for 20 minutes and a 5 minute dry time

• 270* for 10 minutes and a dry time of 30 minutes

• 270* for 30 minutes and a 10 minute dry time

• 300* for 10 minutes and a dry time fo 30 minutes

A sterile pack that has gotten wet is still sterile and ok to use?

• true

• false

The destruction of all microorganisms on an object

• decontamination

• disinfection

• Sterilizations

• antiseptic