[Answered]: The process by which instruments are steam…

The process by which instruments are steam sterilized for immediate use is called: h. Emergency sterilization b. Immediate use steam sterilization c. Core sterilization H. Rapid reprocessing tems to be disinfected or sterilized at the point of use must be: a. Properly cleaned per the manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU) b. Semi-critical devices Non-critical devices d. Heat sensitive The best way to transport items that have been processed using immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS) at the point of use is: a. Covered with a sterile towel b. In a rigid container designed for IUSS c. In a covered, mesh-bottom tray d. In a Kraft-paper bag What is the length of time after sterilization that an IUS item can be used? a. IUSS items must be used immediately b. Up to 4 hours c. Up to 8 hours d. The next day Which of the following statements about IUSS is true a. It is the sterilization method of choice for metal instruments b. It is recommended as a primary sterilization proce by the Association for the Advancement of Medic Instrumentation (AAMI) and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) c. It reduces turnaround time because cleaning is n required d. It should only be used when there is not time to