Question 8 of 35

No, that response is incorrect. This was a false statement.

Anesthetic cartridges should NOT be allowed to soak in any type of solution, whether it is alcohol or a sterilizing solution. The diaphragm on the cartridge is semi-permeable and will allow the diffusion of the solution into the cartridge, thus contaminating the solution.

If one has been soaked in a solution, it may appear to have an extruded stopper with no bubble present in the cartridge. If it is used on a patient, it may cause a burning sensation, or if it is in sufficient quantity, it may cause parasthesia.