A surgical technology student is completing rotation in the central sterile processing department. The student has been asked to answer the following questions. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each type of material used for drapes? Why are instrument finishes dull or black? In what situation(s) is a water-seal drainage system used?

A surgical technology student is completing rotation in the central sterile processing department. The student has been asked to answer the following questions. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each type of material used for drapes? Why are instrument finishes dull or black? In what situation(s) is a water-seal drainage system used?

Microbiology for Surgical Technologists (MindTap Course List)

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781111306663

Author:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Publisher:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Chapter16: Gram-negative Bacilli And Coccobacilli

Section: Chapter Questions

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