A dry heat sterilizer is inadvertently opened mid-cycle, but quickly shut again to finish the cycle, with no other adjustment. Which sterilization error has occurred?
A) Improper loading
B) Improper timing
C) Inadequate instrument cleaning
D) Improper packaging

Question

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The sterilization cycle was interrupted, leading to improper timing. This can result in inadequate sterilization of the instruments.

A Dry Heat Sterilizer Is Inadvertently Opened Mid-Cycle, but Quickly