Which of the Following Is an Important Step for the Medical

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an important step for the medical assistant to remember when running a load through the autoclave?

• A) If the load contains both wrapped packs and individual instruments, place the instruments above the wrapped packs.
• B) After the steam cycle and before the drying cycle, open the door to the autoclave 1 inch.
• C) Do not unload any packs or instruments with wet wrappings.
• D) Place each item immediately in a cold location when unloading.
• E) Do not touch the outside of the wrapped packs.

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