Question

select all that apply
what could cause the steam in an autoclave to not have the correct moisture level?

the temperature is too high
distilled water was not used
the temperature is too low
the autoclave chamber was not preheated
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Explanation:

• Distilled water was not used: Using non - distilled water can introduce impurities that affect the steam's moisture content as these impurities can alter the physical properties related to water's phase change and steam formation.
• The autoclave chamber was not preheated: If the chamber is not preheated, the initial conditions for steam generation are not optimal. This can lead to improper evaporation and thus incorrect moisture levels in the steam.
• Temperature (too high or too low) mainly affects the pressure and sterilization time rather than directly the moisture level of the steam in the same way as the above two factors. So the temperature - related options are incorrect.

Answer:

B. Distilled water was not used, D. The autoclave chamber was not preheated