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

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


Answer: A

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