Infection Control · single question
How often should a biological (spore) test be performed to monitor a dental sterilizer?
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Correct answer: A. At least weekly
- A. Correct. CDC recommends biological (spore) monitoring of sterilizers at least weekly (and with every implantable-device load).
- B. Annual testing is far too infrequent.
- C. Waiting for failure provides no proactive monitoring.
- D. Daily spore testing is more than the standard weekly requirement (though chemical indicators are used every load).
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