Question

TRUE OR FALSE Answer the following questions about ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization "true" or "false." 33. T__ F__ EO sterilization is commonly used because it is a rapid process. 34. T_ F. Items processed in EO require aeration in a designated area of the workroom. 35. T__F__ In order to reduce the amount of time of aeration of an item sterilized by EO, it is permissible to ringa it in sterile water before use. 36. T_ F_ EO is highly toxic to the respiratory system. 37. T__F__ We can minimize staff exposure to EO by aerating goods inside the sterilizer. CASE STUDY 1. Read the following scenario and answer the questions. You have scrubbed into your first case of the day. While preparing the instrument sets and supplies, you discover the following: • There is water in one of the basins that was wrapped. • A chemical indicator wrapped with a single instrument has not changed color. • There is moisture on the instruments in the set you need to prepare. • One of the hemostatic clamps has dried blood and tissue debris in the box lock. a. Explain what you should do immediately before the surgeons and patients arrive. b. Explain the probable cause of each problem and how it should have been prevented.

Answer 1

Ans) 33) True

Explaination:

- Ethylene oxide (also known as EO or EtO) processing is widely used for the sterilization of healthcare devices and instruments. The process involves exposing products to ethylene oxide gas under vacuum in a sealed chamber.

34) True

Explaination:

- Ethylene oxide (also known as EO or EtO) processing is widely used for the sterilization of healthcare devices and instruments. The process involves exposing products to ethylene oxide gas under vacuum in a sealed chamber.

35) True

Explaination:

- Rinsing endoscopes and flushing channels with sterile water, filtered water, or tap water acid reprocessor, provide faster cycle times ).

36) True

Explaination:

- Ethylene oxide is a severe respiratory tract and skin irritant and can also produce CNS depression and injuries.