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CDC 4Y051N URE TEST 2 QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS.
What sterilization process is accomplished after the washer-sterilizer cycle? -- Answer
✔✔ Terminal sterilization
What is the temperature (Fahrenheit) and time required for sterilization in a dry heat
over? -- Answer ✔✔ 320 degrees F for 2 hours, or 340 degrees F for 1 hour
Sterilization using the rapid heat transfer method requires what temperature
(Fahrenheit) and time exposure? -- Answer ✔✔ 375 degrees F for 12 minutes
When exposed to minimal heat and pressure conditions of sterilization what changes
colors and indicates whether or not the packs have been processed? -- Answer ✔✔
Chemical indicators
Non-heat stabilized nylon tubing is designed for which sterilization method? -- Answer
✔✔ Steam
What sterilization method is used for aluminum foil and closed metal trays? -- Answer
✔✔ Dry heat
Freshly sterilized items are: -- Answer ✔✔ Never placed on metal or cold surfaces to
dry
What methods of heat sterilization are currently accepted in USAF dental clinics? --
Answer ✔✔ Steam under pressure, either gravity displacement or pre vacuum, and dry
heat
How do you sterilize items which cannot withstand heat? -- Answer ✔✔ Ethylene Oxide
