Which of the Following Is a Necessary Step for the Medical

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a necessary step for the medical assistant to take when sterilizing instruments using an autoclave?

• A) Placing the instruments in the closed position
• B) Preheating the instruments before placing them in the unit
• C) Using distilled water in the unit
• D) Taking each instrument out of the unit by hand
• E) Drying the instruments with a towel after sterilization

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