All of the Following Statements Are True Regarding Cold Sterilization

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are true regarding cold sterilization with a chemical agent except

A) the chemical must be designated as a sterilant by the EPA.
B) items must be submerged in the chemical for 6 to 24 hours.
C) each time a new item is added to the chemical, the clock must be reset for the entire amount of time.
D) it is the preferred method for sterilizing instruments with sharp cutting edges.