Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an appropriate response when the biologic indicator determines that bacterial spores are present on instruments that have been sterilized?
A) Stop using the machine and call a maintenance company for service.
B) Document the amount of bacterial spores present to determine if the machine can still be used.
C) Notify the surgeon that the instruments he is using could be contaminated with bacterial spores.
D) Continue using the instruments until the chief operating officer decides to shut down the sterilizer.
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