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stephzh

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on: Jul 18, 2018
After a procedure, instruments may be placed in the sterilizer immediately after a case in order to save time in between cases and to decrease turnover time.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Standardization is in the best interest of the patient and the personnel performing cleanup.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


onowka

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
All instruments, used and unused, must be decontaminated, terminally sterilized, or undergo high-level disinfection before they are processed for reuse. Instruments should be presoaked and/or prerinsed before processing in a washer-sterilizer or decontaminator.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
Standardization helps minimize risk of infection and maximize use of time.


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