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yoooooman

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A wet pack is acceptable to use as long as it is still sealed and has been sterilized.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Ethylene oxide (EO) is a chemical sterilant that does not kill spores.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
Unless a wrapper is completely impermeable to water, a pack should be considered unsterile and unacceptable for use if it is wet. Reprocessing is necessary for a wet package or a load with one or more wet packages.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
EO is a chemical alkylating agent that kills microorganisms (including spores) by interfering with the normal metabolism of protein and reproductive processes, resulting in cell death.




yoooooman

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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
:D TYSM


pratush dev

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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