[LO 0219] FEBRUARY 2019 Sub. Code: 1121
B.Sc. OPERATION THEATRE AND ANAESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY
THIRD YEAR
PAPER I STERILIZATION PROCEDURES
Q.P. Code: 801121
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions
I. Elaborate on: x 10 30)
1. Discuss in detail about Universal safety precautions.
2. What are the methods of cleaning instruments? Describe how you will
clean tubings and catheters.
3. Explain in detail the precautions will you take if the patient is a HIV
infected patient. Describe biomedical waste management.
II. Write notes on: x 5 40)
1. Antiseptics.
2. How will you test a Disinfectant?
3. Pasteurisation.
4. Segregation of waste.
5. Ethylene oxide as a method of sterilization.
6. Classify disinfectants.
7. Prevention of Hospital acquired infection.
8. Sterilization indicators.
III. Short answers on: (10 x 3 30)
1. What is steam sterilization?
2. Bacteria used as controls in Autoclave.
3. How are Endoscopes sterilized?
4. Chemical indicators used in CSSD.
5. What is the use of Bowie dick strips in Sterilization?
6. What are chemical indicators?
7. What steps will you take if indicators fail?
8. How will you disinfect gloves?
9. Disposal of waste sharps.
10. What is an incinerator and its uses?