What is required for the steam sterilization process to be effective in killing microorganisms?
a. Cool sterile air and hydrogen peroxide
b. Pounds of pressure and heat
c. Moisture and heat
d. Air in sterilizer chamber
ANS: C
When steam enters the sterilizer chamber, it condenses on cold items, heats up all the items, and wets them, providing the needed requisites, moisture and heat.
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