Question 1

Process __________ are placed outside the instrument packages before sterilization.

Accepted Answer

indicators

Question 2

Which method of sterilization is best for plastic shade guides and rubber dam frames?

Accepted Answer

A)   Autoclave
B)   Chemical vapor
C)   Dry heat
D)   Chemical liquid D

Question 3

Instruments rest in a holding solution in which step of instrument processing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Transport
B)   Cleaning
C)   Packaging
D)   Sterilization B

Question 4

Sporox II is a _______-level disinfectant/sterilant used for instruments that cannot tolerate heat sterilization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sporox II is a _______-level disinfectant/sterilant used...

Question 5

An alternative to using rust inhibitors is drying instruments thoroughly using dry heat or chemical vapor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Process indicators that change color are useful for:

Accepted Answer

A)   monitoring sterilization
B)   identifying instrument packs that have been exposed to a certain temperature
C)   determining whether an instrument package has been processed
D)   both identifying instrument packs that have been exposed to a certain temperature and determining whether an instrument package has been processed

Question 7

Examples of process integrators include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   aluminum foil
B)   strips
C)   tubes of colored liquid
D)   tabs

Question 8

Another name for spore testing is process indicating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If the spores are killed on a biologic indicator, it will be a _______culture, which means the sterilization cycle was successful.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the spores are killed on a...

Question 10

All soiled instruments are brought into the ________ area.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All soiled instruments are brought into the...

Question 11

Ultrasonic cleaner solution must be discarded:

Accepted Answer

A)   every other day
B)   once a week
C)   at least once a day
D)   once every 28 days

Question 12

Packaging materials and cassettes for sterilization must be approved by the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Environmental Protection Agency (EP
A)  
B)   Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH
A)  
C)   state dental board
D)   Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)

Question 13

Standard packaging for chemical vapor sterilization includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   film pouches or paper bags
B)   solid metal trays
C)   sterilization wrap
D)   nylon see-through tubing

Question 14

Aluminum foil, metal, and glass containers may all be used in a static air sterilizer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The first step in instrument processing is to put on your utility gloves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which is the LEAST desirable method of cleaning instruments?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ultrasonic cleaning
B)   Hand scrubbing
C)   Automated instrument washers
D)   Thermal disinfectors

Question 17

Liquid chemical sterilant must be covered, because glutaraldehyde produces toxic fumes.

Accepted Answer

A)   The statement is correct, but the reason is not.
B)   The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
C)   Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
D)   Both the statement and the reason are correct but not related.

Question 18

A _________ sterilizer is similar to an oven-hot air rises through natural convention.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _________ sterilizer is similar to an...

Question 19

A _______ report from a biologic indicator indicates that sterilization did not occur.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______ report from a biologic indicator...

Question 20

Which parameter does NOT apply to both autoclave and chemical vapor sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A)   Instruments must be absolutely dry.
B)   Articles and packs must be separated from each other.
C)   Pressure and temperature must be reached before timing begins.
D)   Process integrators must be inserted into the test load instrument package.

Exam 8: Instrument Processing

Process __________ are placed outside the instrument packages before sterilization.

Which method of sterilization is best for plastic shade guides and rubber dam frames?

Instruments rest in a holding solution in which step of instrument processing?

Sporox II is a _______-level disinfectant/sterilant used for instruments that cannot tolerate heat sterilization.

An alternative to using rust inhibitors is drying instruments thoroughly using dry heat or chemical vapor.

Process indicators that change color are useful for:

Examples of process integrators include all of the following EXCEPT:

Another name for spore testing is process indicating.

If the spores are killed on a biologic indicator, it will be a _______culture, which means the sterilization cycle was successful.

All soiled instruments are brought into the ________ area.

Ultrasonic cleaner solution must be discarded:

Packaging materials and cassettes for sterilization must be approved by the:

Standard packaging for chemical vapor sterilization includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Aluminum foil, metal, and glass containers may all be used in a static air sterilizer.

The first step in instrument processing is to put on your utility gloves.

Which is the LEAST desirable method of cleaning instruments?

Liquid chemical sterilant must be covered, because glutaraldehyde produces toxic fumes.

A _________ sterilizer is similar to an oven-hot air rises through natural convention.

A _______ report from a biologic indicator indicates that sterilization did not occur.

Which parameter does NOT apply to both autoclave and chemical vapor sterilization?