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Lecture 2
Lecture Exam
10
Veterinary Medicine
Professional
08/16/2016

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Term
During the prep of surgical pakcs, do not leave instruments in any solution for longer than ___ mins.
Definition
-20
Term
Should boxlocks be closed or open when autoclaved? How far apart should instruments be?
Definition
-open
-3-5mm
Term
What special care do we take for complex instruments during the prep of surgical packs?
Definition
-they should be disassembed
Term
What special care do we take for containers during the prep of surgicla pakcs?
Definition
-facing up or horizontal
Term
Where is the sterilization indicator placed during prep of surgical packs?
Definition
-in the center of the pack
Term
Why do we double wrap surgical packs? What material do we sue?
Definition
-bacteria can penetrate
-14- thread count muslin cloth that is reusable and absorbent
Term
True or FAlse: Packs are not sterile coming out of the autoclave until they dry.
Definition
-TRUE
Term
Why do we not stack surgical packs for storage?
Definition
-avoid condensation and strike-through contamination
Term
What are some red flags seen on surgical pacs?
Definition
-torn
-wet
-punctured
-broken seal
-dusty
Term
Do we open gown and gloves before or after we scrbu?
Definition
-BEFORE
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