The relative humidity of the Central Service prep and pack area should be

While the outside of all instruments must be dry before sterilization it is important to ensure all lumens are kept moist for sterilization.

Describe and explain FAN:

Which of the following would be the best choice for high-level disinfection of instruments?

The use of heat to kill all microorganisms, except spores, is called:

It is acceptable to transport soiled and clean items at the same time in the same cart if they are placed on separate shelves.

Knowing what is expected and consistently meeting those expectations is part of:

Which of the following is NOT on an instrument count sheet?

External Indicators can prove an item is sterile when the sterilization cycle is complete:

As body temperature increases, the dermal blood vessels are triggered to__________.