Deck 18: Sterilization Equipment

Question 1

When indicator tape is placed outside a cassette, the strips will NOT change color after the sterilization process.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

An ultrasonic cleaning unit is used to sterilize instruments.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Name the unit that removes debris and bioburden from instruments.

A)Ultrasonic cleaning unit
B)Autoclave unit
C)Sterilization bath
D)All of the above

Answer 3

Ultrasonic cleaning unit

Question 4

Nitrile utility gloves protect hands during processing of the dental instruments for sterilization and disinfection.

Question 5

Name the type of unit that sterilizes unwrapped instruments with steam under pressure (i.e., 15 psi) at 270° F for 3 minutes.

A)Unsaturated chemical vapor
B)Autoclave sterilizer (saturated steam)
C)Flash sterilizer
D)All of the above

Question 6

________________ are the type of gloves commonly used during patient care.

A)Utility gloves
B)Examination gloves
C)A and B

Question 7

Name the device that confirms sterilization efficacy; the results must be documented in the office sterilization log. This must be completed each week.

A)Process indicator tape
B)Biological monitors

Question 8

Protective masks should be changed after every patient.

Question 9

Which of the following is true regarding utilizing cassette wrap in the dental office?

A)To wrap cassette during sterilization
B)To store cassette in wrapping after sterilization
C)To use for tray cover during dental procedures
D)A and B
E)All of the above

Question 10

The time, temperature, and pressure required to accomplish the sterilization of instruments are the same for all types of sterilizers, whether instruments are wrapped or unwrapped.

Question 11

__________ is the protective barrier over the examination gloves used in order to not cross-contaminate the area.

A)Utility gloves
B)Vinyl gloves
C)Overgloves

Question 12

Name the type of unit that sterilizes instruments with steam under pressure (i.e., 15 psi) at 250° F for 20 minutes.

A)Unsaturated chemical vapor
B)Autoclave sterilizer (saturated steam)
C)Flash sterilizer
D)All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of overgloves?

A)To wear over examination gloves when leaving the patient
B)To wear as a protective barrier over examination gloves so as not to cross-contaminate
C)To wear during patient care
D)All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is true about Protective glasses/eyewear?

A)Protect against chemicals, airborne pathogens, bacteria, and viruses during processing of dental instruments for sterilization.
B)Protect against airborne pathogens, bacteria and viruses during patient care and against scrap-filling material during restorative and rinsing phases of patient treatment.
C)A and B are both true.

Question 15

Name the device that indicates that instruments have been exposed to a certain temperature by means of color-changing strips and that needs to be included in each sterilization of wrapped instrument(s).

A)Process indicator tape
B)Biological monitors

Question 16

Sterilization pouches have a range of sizes to accommodate all sizes of instruments and cassettes.

Question 17

Gowns worn during patient care must have which of the following properties?

A)Cloth material made of polyester and cotton in accordance with state and/or federal regulations
B)Moisture resistant (against contamination by liquids)
C)Cuffed long sleeves
D)Closure at neckline
E)All of the above

Question 18

A biological monitor testing device is placed in the sterilizer for one cycle of instruments; the monitor mails back the findings.