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Ophthalmic Technician

Category - Surgical Assisting

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What is cold sterilization?
  1. The process of sterilization at minus degree temperature
  2. The process of sterilization using cold water
  3. The process of sterilization using dry ice
  4. The process of chemical sterilization using germicides
Explanation
Answer: D - Cold sterilization is the process of chemical sterilization using germicides.

This method of sterilization is not better than autoclave but can be used for those materials that cannot be autoclaved. The materials should be kept immersed for a short period of 20 minutes and then rinsed off. Keeping materials for a longer period may cause damage.
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