Which is an advantage of using ozone gas sterilization?
a. Multiple settings for each cycle
b. Inexpensive cost per each load
c. High temperature heats instruments and sterilizes well
d. Can be used to sterilize implants and flexible endoscopes
ANS: B
Because of only one setting for all cycles, there is minimal risk for user error; ozone leaves no residue and converts to oxygen in a short time with no aeration necessary. It is inexpensive to operate and its low temperature is safer for heat sensitive instruments.
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