Which of the following is a limitation of the autoclave? a) Long length of time required for sterilization. b) Inability to use with heat sensitive materials. c) Inability to use with common lab equipment like glassware. d) Does not sterilize, only sanitizes. e) All of the above are limitation of the autoclave.

Which of the following is a limitation of the autoclave? a) Long length of time required for sterilization. b) Inability to use with heat sensitive materials. c) Inability to use with common lab equipment like glassware. d) Does not sterilize, only sanitizes. e) All of the above are limitation of the autoclave.

Microbiology for Surgical Technologists (MindTap Course List)

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781111306663

Author:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Publisher:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Chapter4: The Prokaryotes

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Problem 1UTM: A surgical technologist working in the Central Sterile Processing Department is asked to run the...

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