VTNE Review- Surgical Nursing

What is the significance of an autoclave that will not properly seal but still has steam rising from it?

a. Because it is the sterilizing agent, it will work fine, but you must be more cautious to prevent burns to personnel.

b. The microbes are killed by the pressure and therefore the autoclave will not work.

c. It will continue to sterilize but will require more water as the steam escapes,

d. The pressure will not increase, which is required to meet the minimum temperature for sterilization.