CSP 120- Chapter 15

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The probability of a viable microorganism being present on a device after sterilization

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SAL

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The maximum amount or concentration of a chemical that a worker may be exposed to under OSHA regulations.

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PEL

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The amount of a substance employees can be exposed to over an eight-hour day

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TWA

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EO inactivates microbes by a process called ______________

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alkylation

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Hydrogen peroxide destroys microbes through ___________

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Oxidation

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EO cycle times take approximately___________excluding aeration time.

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2 1/2-3 1/2 hrs.

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A process in which sterilized packages are subjected to moving air to facilitate removal of toxic residuals.

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Aeration

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Amount of EO that remains inside materials after they are sterilized.

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Residual EO

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Detailed information about a chemical or toxic substance, including hazards and handling methods.

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SDS

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using a hydrogen peroxide solution ranging from _____to ____for the sterilization cycle- has been proven effective for killing microbes.

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