Which of the following types of indicators is used to show that a piece of nondisposable equipment did not go through a proper sterilization process?
A. misshapen equipment
B. torn package
C. chemical tape indicator
D. biological spores indicator
Ans: C. A chemical tape indicator found inside an enclosed package of nondisposable equipment can be used to determine if the equipment was processed through the sterilization procedure correctly. From this method, practitioners can peer into the package and determine the likelihood of a sterile condition. Keep in mind that the tape may only indicate if the process was followed but does not indicate the presence or absence of viable spores (living organisms).
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