Which of the following statements regarding peracetic acid sterilized items is CORRECT?
a. Paper filters in the top lid and bottom of container must be changed for each cycle.
b. Items must be wrapped with Tyvek wrappers instead of cellulose-based wrappers.
c. Cassettes are not sealed, due to liquid immersion during the process, so they cannot be stored.
d. Aeration times will add hours to the total sterilization cycle time.
c
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You are assessing a 29-year-old who has signs of imminent delivery. Her past medical history includes HIV infection. Compared to a patient with no infectious disease, how will standard precautions differ for this patient?
A) Gloves, a gown, and goggles will be used for this patient; only gloves and a gown are required for a healthy patient in labor. B) Gloves are needed for a noninfectious patient in labor; goggles and gloves must be worn for the patient with HIV. C) A HEPA filter mask should be used for the patient with HIV, but not for the noninfectious patient. D) Gloves, a gown, and goggles must be worn for both the patient with HIV and the noninfectious patient.