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stions litcm06h_ch30.01 Question 1 of 3 Check My Work Please read the following scenario and answer the questions that follow. Gwen Carr, CMA (AAMA), is responsible for maintaining and cleaning the autoclave at Inner City Health Care. Because this equipment is used every day to sterilize instruments, Gwen cleans the inner chamber of the autoclave daily. Once a week she gives the autoclave a thorough cleaning. Describe Gwen's daily cleaning procedure.

Answer 1

The Question asks for Gwen's DAILY cleaning procedure

• Disconnect the electric cord
• Make sure there is no pressure in the autoclave
• Dusting of outside
• Clean Door gasket with mild detergent, water and a cloth or sponge.
• Wiping out of the inside using water and removal of any debris that would prevent proper operation.
• Run a sterilization cycle (without drying cycle) and then drain the reservoir
• Fill the reservoir with distilled / deionized water and run another cycle
• Wipe the interior of the chamber wirh a damp cloth or sponge
• Cleaning is complete

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