Situation : Maintenance of sterility is an important function a nurse should perform in any OR setting. Q. In using liquid sterilizer or autoclave machine, which of the following is true?

Autoclave is better in sterilizing OR supplies versus liquid sterilizer They are both capable of sterilizing the equipments, however, it is necessary to soak supplies in the liquid sterilizer for a longer period of time.Sharps are sterilized using autoclave and not cidex.If liquid sterilizer sterilization process is used, rinsing it before using is not necessary.

Explanation.

Right Answer is: They are both capable of sterilizing the equipments, however, it is necessary to soak supplies in the liquid sterilizer for a longer period of time.