Author Question: Boiling water is an effective physical disinfectant used to kill spores. Indicate whether the ... (Read 84 times)

melina_rosy · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

Boiling water is an effective physical disinfectant used to kill spores.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

All instruments with moving parts should just be opened and closed to see if they still work after cleaning.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

IRincones · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
Boiling water cannot be depended on to kill spores; heat-resistant bacterial spores can withstand water boiling at 212 F for many hours of continuous exposure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Instruments with moving parts should be lubricated after cleaning. A water soluble lubricant deposits a thin film deep in box locks, hinges, and crevices but does not interfere with sterilization. This process may be referred to as milking the instrument and keeps the parts moveable.