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How often should a vacuum assisted autoclave be maintained?

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How often should a vacuum assisted autoclave be maintained?

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Monthly

Every 3 Months

Every 6 Months

Annually

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Gold handles on instruments indicate that they contain:

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Gold handles on instruments indicate that they contain:

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a. stainless steel

b. tungsten carbide

c. titanium

d. chromium plated carbon steel

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Which indicates time, pressure and temperature has been reached?

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Which indicates time, pressure and temperature has been reached?

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Bowie Dick Tape

TST strips

Brownes Tubes

Ethylene Oxide Dosimeter Strips

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Which of the following is NOT a type of surgical scissor?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of surgical scissor?

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a. Mayo

b. Adson

c.Metzenbaum

d. Iris

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what indicator changes dark brown when temperature is reached?

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what indicator changes dark brown when temperature is reached?

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a. browns tubes

b. bowie dick tape

c. chemical indicator strips

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What are the principles of sterilisation?

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What are the principles of sterilisation?

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steam, heat, pressure.

pressure, time, heat.

steam, time, pressure.

heat, time, steam

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Which is the most hard-wearing material for surgical instruments?

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Which is the most hard-wearing material for surgical instruments?

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Titanium

Tungsten Carbide

Stainless Steel

Chromium Plated Carbon Steel

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Which material are ophthalmic instruments most likely to be made from?

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Which material are ophthalmic instruments most likely to be made from?

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Titanium

Tungsten Carbide

Stainless Steel

Chromium Plated Carbon Steel

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the process of destroying all microorganisms is known as..

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the process of destroying all microorganisms is known as..

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a. disinfection

b. sterilisation

c. asepsis

d. disifectant

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When should patients hair be clipped before a procedure

A. 24hrs

B. 1hr

C. 48hrs

D. As soon as they're admitted

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 What is the primary purpose of using ethylene oxide gas for sterilization?

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 What is the primary purpose of using ethylene oxide gas for sterilization?

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a) To sterilize heat-sensitive items

b) To disinfect surfaces only

c) To sterilize surgical gloves

d) To sterilize food and water sources

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How long is the contact time for chlorohexidine

A.10 minutes

B. 5 minutes

C. 1hr

D. 2 minutes

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which indicator changes colour when temperature has been reached for a prolonged amount of time?

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which indicator changes colour when temperature has been reached for a prolonged amount of time?

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a. chemical indicator

b. browns tubes

c. ethylene oxide dosimeter strips

d. spare test strips

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What blade would you use for suture removal

A. 12

B. 10

C.15

D. 11

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What is the main disadvantage of using ethylene oxide gas for sterilization?

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What is the main disadvantage of using ethylene oxide gas for sterilization?

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a) It is highly corrosive to instruments

b) It can only be used on organic materials

c) It requires a long exposure time

d) It is toxic and requires careful handling

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what material of instrument is prone to rust,pitting,blistering when in contact with chemicals/saline ?

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what material of instrument is prone to rust,pitting,blistering when in contact with chemicals/saline ?

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a. chrome plated carbon steel

b. stainless steel

c. tungsten carbride

d. titanium

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How big should area be clipped around the incision site 

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How big should area be clipped around the incision site 

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A. 25cm

B. 15cm

D. 5cm

D. 20cm

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Which sterilisation method has 5 stages as follows: 1. precondition and humidification 2. gas introduction 3. exposure 4.evacuation 5.air washs?

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Which sterilisation method has 5 stages as follows: 1. precondition and humidification 2. gas introduction 3. exposure 4.evacuation 5.air washs?

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a. Gamma radiation

b. Ethylene Oxide

c. Hot air oven

d. Cold chemical

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How long does a 134 degree autoclave cycle take?

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How long does a 134 degree autoclave cycle take?

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a. 15 minutes

b. 10 minutes

c. 2.5 minutes

d. 3.5 minutes

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What pressure (PSI) should a 121 degree autoclave cycle be?

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What pressure (PSI) should a 121 degree autoclave cycle be?

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a. 20

b. 18

c. 30

d. 15

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Which skin disinfectant would you use on an ophthalmic procedure  

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Which skin disinfectant would you use on an ophthalmic procedure  

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A. Spirit

B. Povidone iodine

C. Chlorohexidine

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Which of the following retractors are not self retaining?

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Which of the following retractors are not self retaining?

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a. Gelpi

b. Langenbeck

c. Travers

d. Gosset

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What is the dilution rate for povidone iodine when corneal surface is cleaned?

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What is the dilution rate for povidone iodine when corneal surface is cleaned?

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A. 1:100

B. 1:50

C. 1:10

D. 50:50