Answer the following questions about ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization

TRUE OR FALSE Answer the following questions about ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization “true” or “false.” 33. T__ F__ EO sterilization is commonly used because it is a rapid process. 34. T_ F. Items processed in EO require aeration in a designated area of the workroom. 35. T__F__ In order to reduce the amount of time of aeration of an item sterilized by EO, it is permissible to ringa it in sterile water before use. 36. T_ F_ EO is highly toxic to the respiratory system. 37. T__F__ We can minimize staff exposure to EO by aerating goods inside the sterilizer. CASE STUDY 1. Read the following scenario and answer the questions. You have scrubbed into your first case of the day. While preparing the instrument sets and supplies, you discover the following: • There is water in one of the basins that was wrapped. • A chemical indicator wrapped with a single instrument has not changed color. • There is moisture on the instruments in the set you need to prepare. • One of the hemostatic clamps has dried blood and tissue debris in the box lock. a. Explain what you should do immediately before the surgeons and patients arrive. b. Explain the probable cause of each problem and how it should have been prevented.