Which is one of the six process-associated parameters associated with sterilization?
a. Steam quality
b. Wrapper capacity
c. Cost to operate radiation sterilization
d. Saturation and penetration
ANS: D
Temperature, humidity/moisture/hydration, time, purity of the agent/air and residual effects, saturation/penetration, and capacity of the sterilizer are the parameters considered for the reliability of the sterilizing process.
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