moist/heat/steam
An autoclave instrument sterilization process uses which sterilization agent?
scalpel
What is classified as a critical instrument?
FDA
The CDC recommends that sterilization devices used in the dental office be approved by what agency?
stored, sterilized instrument packets
What should not be located in the packaging area of the instrument processing area?
only when instrument processing cannot be completed
When should holding solutions be used as part of the instrument processing procedure?
loosen and remove debris from contaminated instruments
The purpose of the ultrasonic cleaner is to?
light weight aluminum foil
what is used to test the effiencacy of the ultra sonic cleaner?
exposure to temperature and heat
What does a single parameter chemical monitoring device indicate?
cannot used closed containers
What is a disadvantage of using an unsaturated chemical vapor sterilizer?
250 degrees farenheit
The typical steam sterilization temperature at 30 minutes is?