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1. What sterilization method is most commonly used in the medical office? 2. Define: disinfectant, Antiseptic, Detergent 3. What does sanitization remove? 4. What is the purpose of the Hazard Communications Standard (HCS)? 5. What are the HCS standards? What should be included on the labels? 6. What is the GHS? What are characteristics of the pictograms? 7. Identify the technique of the sanitization process? Step by step 8. When should the medical assistant use the following: antiseptic wipe, nylon brush, stainless steel wire brush, soft cloth 9. Define high level disinfection. What does it destroy? 10. Describe: critical items, semi-critical items, non-critical item 11. What is the most common temp and pressure used for autoclaving 12. Describe: autoclave tape and sterilization strips (what are they used for, where should it be positioned, how should they be stored) 13. What is the best means of determining effectives of the sterilization process? 14. What are factors that require items be resterilized? 15. Describe sterilization pouches and wrappers 16. Why shouldn't wet packs be removed from the autoclave? 17. When is dry heat preferred for sterilization? 18. Describe how to use to dry heat oven. Write a short summary for autoclave process for bonus.