31.
Any three of the six methods listed:
Easiest and safest.
Fastest.
Least expensive.
Automatic control and recording devices eliminates human factor.
Many items withstand repeated processing without damage and it leaves no
harmful residue. (para 3-2b(4)).
32.
The time it takes for the EO gas to diffuse from the items sterilized. (para 3-3c)
33.
Air dried (para 3-7b(3))
34.
Any three of the five listed:
Expensive.
Long slow process.
Toxic.
Highly flammable and explosive.
Difficult to verify effectiveness. (para 3-3e)
Ethylene oxide gas is highly flammable and explosive in air. (para 3-3a)
35.
36.
To prevent the spread of infection. (para 3-4c)
37.
Sorting (para 3-5b)
38.
Sterilization (para 3-1a(2))
39.
To avoid splattering yourself and the surrounding area. (para 3-6c(1)(e))
40.
To prevent residual build up on the items. (para 3-7a(3))
41.
By placing them in the autoclave and using autoclave without steam.
(para 3-7b(1)
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