Author Question: How does Sterrad sterilization work? a. Items don't need to be thoroughly rinsed before use. b. ... (Read 60 times)

clmills979 · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

How does Sterrad sterilization work?

a. Items don't need to be thoroughly rinsed before use.
b. They have low volatility.
c. It works by a strong vacuum.
d. Aeration is needed.

Question 2

Which statement regarding irradiation sterilization is true?

a. The principal sources of ionizing radiation are water molecules and heat.
b. Ionizing radiation is the most effective sterilization method.
c. Irradiation cannot sterilize heat- and moisture-sensitive items.
d. Beta 45 is the most commonly used source for irradiation sterilization.

soda0602 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The supplies are placed into a chamber, and a strong vacuum is created. A solution of water and 58 hydrogen peroxide is vaporized by radiofrequency energy to create a pink glowing reactive plasma. The reactive particles sterilize by heat and moisture in about an hour.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The principal sources of ionizing radiation are beta particles and gamma rays; irradiation can be used to sterilize heat- and moisture-sensitive items. Cobalt-60 is a radioactive isotope capable of disintegrating to produce gamma rays and is the most commonly used source for irradiation sterilization. Irradiation can be used to sterilize heat- and moisture-sensitive items because the rays have a very low temperature effect on materials and because the process is dry.