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During the infection control committee meeting, the infection control physician proposed to purchase a gas plasma sterilizer. Which of the following statement is an advantage of this sterilizer?
Suggested Answer: D
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27 comments · newest first
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Layla
5 months ago
D is interesting, but I feel B is more relevant overall.
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Nell
5 months ago
C sounds good too. Linen wrapping is convenient.
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Bronwyn
5 months ago
Agreed! B makes sense. Gas plasma reaches all areas.
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Dexter
6 months ago
I think B is the best choice. Long instruments need proper sterilization.
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Viola
6 months ago
Gas plasma for endoscopes? That's interesting!
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Cathrine
6 months ago
Not sure about C, paper wrapping seems risky.
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Nichelle
6 months ago
Wait, I thought gas plasma was expensive?
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Stephane
6 months ago
Totally agree, B is definitely an advantage.
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Winifred
6 months ago
Gas plasma can penetrate long instruments, that's a plus!
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Ashlyn
7 months ago
Penetrating those long, dead-ended instruments? Sounds like my ex-boyfriend's pickup lines.
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Mollie
7 months ago
I heard the gas plasma sterilizer also doubles as a microwave oven. Gotta love those multifunctional devices!
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Melda
7 months ago
A) Low cost? Really? Gas plasma sterilizers are known to be more expensive than other sterilization methods.
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Audra
8 months ago
C) Linen or paper is suitable for wrapping the items to be sterilized by gas plasma. This is a common misconception, as gas plasma requires direct exposure of the items.
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Matthew
8 months ago
D) Gas plasma is best used for endoscopes sterilization. Endoscopes have complex designs that can be effectively sterilized using gas plasma.
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Hui
8 months ago
B) Long dead ended instruments are penetrated by gas plasma. This is a key advantage of gas plasma sterilizers.
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Amber
8 months ago
I vaguely recall that gas plasma is particularly effective for delicate instruments like endoscopes, but I can't remember if that's the main reason to use it.
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Celia
8 months ago
I feel like the low cost option is usually a big selling point, but I don't think that's true for gas plasma sterilizers.
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Alecia
8 months ago
I remember practicing questions about sterilization methods, and I think gas plasma is specifically good for certain types of materials.
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Lai
9 months ago
I think gas plasma sterilizers are great for long instruments, but I'm not sure if that's the only advantage.
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Shalon
9 months ago
Wait, I'm not sure about the wrapping material. I know that certain materials can interfere with the sterilization process, so I'll need to double-check that detail before answering.
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Lisha
9 months ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. The gas plasma sterilizer is a great option for sterilizing endoscopes, which is what option D is referring to. I'll go with that as my answer.
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Patria
9 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The gas plasma sterilizer is known for its ability to effectively sterilize even long, narrow instruments. That's a major advantage over other methods. I'll make sure to highlight that in my answer.
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Darell
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused. I'm not sure what the difference is between gas plasma and other sterilization methods. Maybe I should review my notes on the different types of sterilizers.
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Oren
10 months ago
I think the key here is to focus on the advantages of the gas plasma sterilizer. Option B seems like the most relevant one, since it mentions the ability to penetrate long instruments.
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Adell
3 months ago
Plus, it’s crucial for effective sterilization of complex tools.
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Shawna
3 months ago
Definitely! Long instruments need that deep penetration.
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Tricia
4 months ago
I agree, option B really highlights a key benefit.