When steam sterilizing surgical packs, how long should the materials be exposed to steam once an autoclave reaches 121 degrees F in order to ensure sterility?
  1. 10 - 20 minutes
  2. 5 - 15 minutes
  3. 80 - 120 minutes
  4. 30 - 40 minutes
Explanation
Answer: D - 30 - 40 minutes is the optimal amount of time for surgical packs to be exposed to steam once the autoclave reaches 121 degrees. This ensures sterility of the material.
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