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armygirl

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on: Jul 18, 2018
An ultrasonic cleaner sterilizes the instruments placed in it similar to a washer-sterilizer.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

For a chemical disinfectant to be labeled for use in a hospital, it should be effective against which organisms?
 
  a. Viruses
  b. Pseudomonas
  c. Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus aureus, and salmonella
  d. Gram negative bacteria only


ultraflyy23

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

ANS: F
The ultrasonic process uses mechanical and chemical actions to process the instruments but does not go through a sterilization process. The terminal sterilization process is done separately.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Chemical disinfectants should be effective against gram negative and gram positive organisms such as staphylococci, salmonella, and pseudomonas species.


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