Microbiology for Surgical Technologists
Microbiology for Surgical Technologists
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781337243209
Author: Margaret Rodriguez
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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Chapter 4, Problem 2UTM

A surgical technologist working in the Central Sterile Processing Department is asked to run the steam sterilizer (autoclave) with a biological monitor for the first load of the day without any instrument trays or items.

Which characteristic of the species used determines whether sterility was achieved when autoclaved?

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