Are you a Plasma Pro or Beginner?

Think you know how gas plasma plays a crucial role in vaporized hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizers? Put your knowledge to the test with our short quiz!

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* 1. Each year, approximately ___ million major surgical procedures take place globally.

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550

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430

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* 2. With a heightened focus on building a culture of safety in healthcare, The Joint Commission identifies the top 5 most challenging requirements every year. Sterilization and Emissions have been in the top 5 for several years in a row.

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False

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* 3. Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma (HPGP) is a subset of steam sterilization.

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False

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* 4. What is the primary role of plasma in Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma (HPGP) sterilization?

To cool down the sterilization chamber

To facilitate the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide into harmless byproducts

To speed up the drying process of sterilized items

To add moisture to the sterilization environment

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* 5. Research has demonstrated that Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma (HPGP) systems offer a higher Margin of Safety compared to Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP), particularly in the presence of challenging contaminants such as salt and blood plasma.

True

False

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* 6. How does Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma (HPGP) contribute to an increased margin of safety compared to Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP)?

Lowers the temperature inside the sterilization chamber

Neutralizes harmful bacteria with ultraviolet light

Allows for higher concentration of hydrogen peroxide

Increases humidity levels to enhance sterilization

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* 7. Hydrogen peroxide (HP) is generally considered a safer sterilizing agent compared to others, such as ethylene oxide, which is known for its potential carcinogenic effects.

True

False

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* 8. Efficacy rates of Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma (HPGP) are equivalent to Ethylene Oxide (EtO) and are the closest comparison to steam compared to Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP).

True

False

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* 9. What findings were shown in a study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene reveal about hydrogen peroxide (HP) exposure near non-plasma technology sterilizers?

All sterilizers had the same level of HP emissions

Short-term exposure limits (STEL) for HP are unnecessary

Governments have not set any regulations for HP exposure

Peak exposure without plasma technology was significantly higher than with a low-temperature sterilizer using plasma

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* 10. Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma (HPGP) technology may provide many benefits including:

Reduced residual hydrogen peroxide on instruments

Lower peak emissions upon opening the chamber door

Reduction of environmental exposures

All of the above

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