CME Equipment Operation & Maintenance 4

Question 1

What is the recommended action when an autoclave fails a biological indicator (spore) test?

Accepted Answer

Remove the autoclave from service, recall potentially non-sterile items, and contact a service technician

Answer

A failed biological indicator test means sterilization was not achieved; the autoclave must be taken out of service and all items processed since the last successful test should be considered non-sterile.

Question 2

In thermolysis, the term 'flash' or 'high frequency-short duration' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Delivering high-intensity RF current in very brief pulses (fractions of a second)

Answer

Flash thermolysis uses high-intensity RF current delivered in very short bursts, relying on speed and precision rather than prolonged heat exposure.

Question 3

Which factor most directly affects the depth of heat distribution in thermolysis?

Accepted Answer

The probe insertion depth and length of the probe within the follicle

Answer

Probe insertion depth determines where RF-generated heat is concentrated; deeper insertion treats the germinal cells at the follicle base more effectively.

Question 4

A probe that has visible pitting, rough spots, or deformity at the tip should be:

Accepted Answer

Discarded, as surface defects compromise accurate insertion and sterility

Answer

Any physical defect on a probe tip compromises precise follicle insertion and creates areas that may harbor microorganisms even after sterilization.

Question 5

The 'timer' function on an electrolysis unit is specifically designed to control:

Accepted Answer

The duration of current flow during each individual probe insertion

Answer

The epilator timer controls how long current flows during each insertion, which directly determines the amount of energy delivered to the follicle.

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CME Equipment Operation & Maintenance 4