Why is it important to dry instrument packages inside the sterilizer after the end of the sterilization cycle?
Allows chemical indicators to give a proper reading.
Prevents water spots from forming on instruments.
It prevents microbes from penetrating the moist package.
Prevents instruments from sticking to each other.
It prevents microbes from penetrating the moist package.
Rationale: It prevents microbes from penetrating the moist package. – Moist packages can introduce microbes into the pouches and cause contamination.
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A. True B. False
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