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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Disinfection

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Which of the following is a negative effect of using steam sterilization?
  1. It involves agitation of instruments, which may cause damage.
  2. It works very slowly and is not ideal when instruments are needed right away.
  3. Its use may cause corrosion of some materials.
  4. It is not intended for items that will be packaged and stored before use.
Explanation
Answer: C-A negative effect of using steam sterilization is that its use may cause corrosion of some materials. Because steam involves moisture and high temperatures, some delicate items used during surgery could become damaged in the process. Additionally, the physical composition of many surgical instruments may not withstand continuous application of heat and moisture, which can result in damage through corrosion. This would necessitate replacing the instrument.
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