What method assures that sterilization conditions have been achieved during the steam sterilization process?
a. Bowie-Dick test
b. Negative biologic control
c. Negative biologic indicator
d. Class 2 auto test
ANS: C
A biologic indicator is a preparation of living endospores that are resistant to the sterilizing agent. The preparation may be supplied in a self-contained system or in sealed vials or ampules of endospores in suspension. If sterilization has occurred, the processed biologic unit will not grow any microorganisms (negative).
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