Deck 18: Sterilization Equipment

Question 1

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

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which type of gloves are used for patient care?

A)Examination gloves
B)Utility gloves
C)Over-gloves

Answer 2

Examination gloves

Question 3

Which type of sterilization unit rapidly sterilizes unwrapped instruments with steam under pressure?

A)Autoclave sterilizer
B)Dry heat sterilizer
C)Statim sterilizer
D)All of the above

Answer 3

Statim sterilizer

Question 4

What is t he function of a cassette wrap?

A)To store a cassette in wrapping following sterilization.
B)To provide a covering for a cassette during sterilization.
C)When unwrapped, to provide a tray cover during dental procedures.
D)Both A and B are correct.
E)All of the above are correct

Question 5

Which unit removes debris and bioburden from instruments?

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

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 8

One method to determine sterilization efficacy is to place a biological monitor testing device in the sterilizer for one sterilization cycle and then submit it to a sterilization monitoring service that mails the results back to the dental practice.

Question 9

Why are colored bands placed on dental instruments?

A)Organization.
B)Identification.
C)Inventory control.
D)Match the room décor.
E)Both A and B are correct.

Question 10

An ultrasonic cleaning unit is used to sterilize instruments.

Question 11

What is the purpose of a parts box?

A)Stores parts to repair broken instruments.
B)Used to hold small items for sterilization.
C)Used to hold small items such as crowns until ready to use.

Question 12

When would one use a sterilization pouch?

A)To sterilize loose instruments.
B)To hold the biological monitor strip.
C)To hold sterilized items until they are needed.
D)All of the above
E)A and C are both correct.

Question 13

Which of the following is statements is correct about protective glasses/eyewear?

A)Protects against chemicals, airborne pathogens, bacteria, and viruses during processing of dental instruments for sterilization.
B)Protects 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 14

What item is used as a protective barrier over exam gloves to prevent cross-contamination?

A)Utility gloves
B)Vinyl gloves
C)Overgloves

Question 15

Which type of sterilization unit uses saturated steam under pressure to sterilize instruments?

A)Autoclave sterilizer
B)Dry heat sterilizer
C)Statim sterilizer
D)All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of overgloves?

A)The same pair can be used on several patients.
B)They are worn over examination gloves when leaving the patient.
C)They are worn as a protective barrier over examination gloves so as not to cross-contaminate.

Question 17

How often should the results of biological monitoring of sterilization be recorded in a log?

A)Daily.
B)Weekly.
C)Monthly.
D)Every 6 months.

Question 18

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 19

Protective masks should be changed after every patient.

Question 20

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

Question 21

If the indicator tape changes color, sterility is assured.

Question 22

When sterilized instruments have cooled, they should be unwrapped and place on tray set-ups for patient use.