______ sterilization is the type of sterilization used when instruments are needed for immediate use

a. Flash
b. Terminal
c. Aeration
d. Hydrogen peroxide

ANS: A
Flash sterilization in a high-speed pressure sterilizer should be used only in urgent, unplanned, or emergency situations. Items that are to be permanently implanted into the body are NOT to be sterilized in this manner unless the results of biologic monitoring are immediately available.