What is the preferred method for sterilizing talc? a. Steam ...

[cmoore54]

What is the preferred method for sterilizing talc?
 
  a. Steam heat sterilization
  b. Dry heat sterilization
  c. EO gas sterilization
  d. Glutaraldehyde sterilization

Question 2

Where are count sheets placed for the sterilization process?
 
  a. In the bottom of the tray
  b. Set on the case cart
  c. Placed on top of instruments
  d. Taped to the top

[izzat]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Talc, which is used as an intrapleural sclerosing agent, can be distributed in a sealed glassine envelope or peel-pouch and then laid flat in the dry heat sterilizer.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Count sheets are sometimes placed inside the instrument tray. They can also be placed in a peel pack and processed separately.

[cmoore54]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[aruss1303]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review